Mass. detective, in kayak, allegedly shot hole in canoe with his brother on it
James Miller, 52, allegedly fired at least one round of gunfire into the bottom of his brother's canoe, police said. An Attleboro police detective faces several criminal charges after he allegedly fired a gun into the bottom of a canoe that his friend and brother were aboard. James Miller, 52,...
Widowed Warwick man: One man’s trash is another’s treasure
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick man who loves to fix things has taken his efforts to his front lawn. John "Jack" Burnett has lived along Norwood Avenue for more than four decades. He and his wife, Patricia, moved into the neighborhood in 1976 where they built a life...
Massachusetts man gets 8 years for murder-for-hire plot
Kareem Pires, 27, was accused of helping to plot a scheme to murder a witness in a drug case.
Here’s When the SouthCoast’s First Whole Foods Is Opening
The brand-new 40,000-square-foot store on Fall River Avenue has locked in an opening date. Here is everything you need to know about hours, giveaways, and local vendors.
You’ll Soon Walk on Water at Roger Williams Park
A new boardwalk, kayak launch and fishing overlook are transforming Roger Williams Park’s Cunliff Lake.
Live Animals, Crafts, & a Ribbon Cutting: Families are Invited to Oak Knoll Trail...
The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, announced that residents are invited to a family-friendly opening celebration for Mass Audubon’s new Oak Knoll All Persons Trail at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro on Saturday, May 30th. According to the City of Attleboro, the event is open to all ages and will begin with
Brockton man facing assault charges after police pursuit
DIGHTON, Mass. (WJAR) — The Dighton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police said a Brockton man was facing numerous charges after allegedly leading a police chase on May 27. Leandro Silva Cardoso was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle),...
1862: Charles Edward Ballou to Mary Elizabeth Ballou
This unsigned letter was written by Charles Edward Ballou (1843-1938) of Chepachet, Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Sabin A. Ballou (1818-1848) and Mary Ann Arnold (1821-1898). Charles enlisted in Co. F, 9th Rhode Island Infantry—a regiment that was raised in May 1862 for three months service to garrison th
La Salle Rolls to 5th Straight State Title
GolfNewsRI’s coverage of High School Golf is presented by Golf365RI. The La Salle Rams won their fifth straight High School State Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Cranston Country Club. They are the first team in Rhode Island High School golf history to win five straight State Titles. “We are...
MacLeod, Eaton repeat as individual high school golf champions
The RIIL saw two repeat individual golf champions on Wednesday afternoon at Cranston Country Club.
