EG Calendar: More Budget, ‘Village’ Meeting, Lunch on Hill
Above: Spring sign – the farm stand at 1422 Middle Road. If you have an 02818 event you want to share and is open to all, send it to [email protected]. Crafternoon Social – A casual crafting session at the EG Free Library weekly from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Drop in with your project: quilters, knitters, painters,...
Plenty of Sunshine for Mom
Sunday is shaping up to be a splendid day across Southern New England! Mother’s Day is going to be sunny from start to end with comfortable temperatures in the range of 65-70. Monday will be pretty much the same with sunshine all day and highs near 70. Tuesday will make another dry day with a little more cloudiness...
State rules Taunton must release parts of mayor’s arrest booking video. City says it...
Should video related to Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's arrest be made public? The city's legal department and the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office disagree. When Shaunna O'Connell was arrested on July 19, 2024, for allegedly assaulting her husband , the police department recorded body camera footage from...
Federal resources for homeless are ending. Our response cannot | Opinion
Since the pandemic, homelessness in Rhode Island has risen significantly, making it clear that our investment in homelessness response is more important than ever. One-time State Fiscal Recovery Funds allowed us to make important progress: expanding emergency shelters, creating prevention and diversion programs, and...
Is a New England Serial Killer Inching Closer to Hudson Valley?
Maybe I've been listening to too many True Crime podcasts, but as of late I have been seeing numerous reports about bodies found scattered across New England. According to recent reports, remains have been found of 8 different people from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The remains, which according to...
Party held to help little girl’s fight against leukemia
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — At first glance the high-flying balloons and crowds of friendly faces might indicate it's your run of the mill birthday party. And while indeed a celebration for one special 3-year-old, Saturday's guests were there on behalf of a bigger cause: Supporting little Jada Kennan's family during her...
350 dogs look for new homes at adoption event in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Hundreds of dogs had the opportunity to find a new home Saturday at Super Dog Adoption Day in Providence. The event at the WaterFire Arts Center had 350 dogs ready for a new start. Louise Anderson-Nicolosi is the founder of Always Adopt, the organization behind...
Car crashes into side of building in Johnston
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Police and fire crews were on scene as a car slammed into a building Saturday afternoon. Crews got onto the scene around 2:15 p.m. for a report of a car into a building. The building, which is home to a local lemonade stand and a...
Stabbing under investigation in Providence
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed on Broad Street early Saturday morning.
Providence woman arrested on bench warrant after traffic stop
PROVIDENCE — Troopers arrested Darnisha Ashley, 29, of 22 Pocasset Avenue, Apartment 3R, Providence, Rhode Island, at 9:45 a.m. for an active Sixth District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Disorderly Conduct originating from the Providence Police...