Cell phone ban takes effect at Woonsocket schools to curb fights
Woonsocket Public Schools has implemented a cell phone ban in an effort to reduce student fights.
Gigantic snow teddy bear stops traffic in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET — David Gladu paces around mounds of snow shaped into a teddy bear, armed with a spray bottle full of brown food coloring. “Gotta make sure it keeps looking good,” he says, as he sprays its snowy thigh. Gladu owns Gladu Disposal and Self Storage on...
NK police chief stresses mental health after rookie officer’s suicide
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Friends, family and colleagues of Brittany L. Dougal are mourning her death this week after the 29-year-old North Kingstown police officer took her own life at her Cranston apartment on March 4. Dougal had been in uniform for 73 days after graduating second in her...
Dog saved from burning home in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WJAR) — The Plainville Fire Department said a dog was rescued from a home on fire on West Bacon Street Wednesday. The department said that crews responded at around 4 p.m. after a neighbor reported smoke coming from the home and no one answering the door. Firefighters...
7 Beagle Mix Puppies Found Abandoned on Dirt Road Now Heading to New England...
Seven Beagle mix puppies rescued from a dirt road in central Mississippi are heading to New England this week, where Animal Rescue of New England says they are “thriving and getting ready for the best part of their story — finding families to call their own.” The foster-based nonprofit, which places dogs through...
Providence police investigate armed carjacking
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said they are investigating a carjacking that occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday. According to police, they responded to the area of Dudley Street and Prairie Avenue for a report of a carjacking at around 12:29 a.m. The victim told police that he...
Warwick, RI Locals Go Crazy for This UNDER-THE-RADAR Comfort Food Spot — Here’s Why
The Shanty serves the Warwick area and attracts visitors from East Greenwich, Cranston, and North Kingstown who gather for elevated comfort food and seasonal craft cocktails. This independent establishment has operated as a central culinary bridge for the West Bay since its opening, quickly becoming a fixture of the...
Cranston man arrested in connection with multiple break-ins, vandalism case
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — The Cranston Police Department said a 33-year-old was arrested in connection with multiple breaking and entering incidents and a vandalism case that occurred between Feb. 6 and Feb. 24. Martin Gannon was charged with two counts of felony breaking and entering and one count of...
Former FM chief Tom Lawson dies
Thomas A. Lawson, retired chairman and CEO of FM, died Saturday at age 69. Mr. Lawson joined the Johnston, Rhode Island-based insurer in 1979 and held various senior roles in engineering, underwriting, and operations before being named CEO in 2015. He retired as CEO in 2021 but stayed on as...
East Providence Man Approaches Police With Rifle-Like Weapon
East Providence police disarmed a man carrying a rifle-like air gun during a tense roadside encounter that ended peacefully. The suspect was arrested on cocaine and weapon charges.
