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wpri.com > weatherBrewing company closes after being destroyed by fire
wpri.com > news > local-news > se-mass...REHOBOTH, Mass. (WPRI) -- The owner of Anawan Brewing Company in Rehoboth, whose building was destroyed by a fire six months ago, has decided not to re-open.... ...The property housed sereval other businesses, including Duvally Construction/Heritage Realty, House of Fitness, and a restaurant that was under construction at the time of the fire....
WaterFire lighting celebrating Rhode Island's communities of color
wpri.com > news...Flags of nations from across the globe were on full display and fires lit the Providence River aglow.... ..."To see this level of energy and a celebration of people of color is joyous its amazing," gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes said. "Just to see the diversity of the people that are here to celebrate," Lt. Sabina Matos said....
Family seeks safer streets after deadly crash
wpri.com > news > local-news > providence...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - It's been a week since Ka Xiong was killed while walking home in Providence. The 79-year-old was walking from the Peace & Plenty Community Garden when she was struck by a car at the Intersection of Potters Avenue and Baxter Street.... ..."We couldn't believe it," Xiong said. Ka's sister-in law Chia Xiong spoke with 12 News about the tragic incident. She says the family wants to make sure no one else has to grieve a senseless loss of life....
Suspect in Salman Rushdie attack charged with attempted murder, assault
wpri.com > news...Authorities said Matar was born in the United States to Lebanese parents who emigrated from Yaroun, a border village in southern Lebanon, the mayor of the village, Ali Tehfe, told The Associated Press.... ...An Associated Press reporter witnessed a man storming the stage and begin attacking Rushdie as he was being introduced. The author was then taken or fell to the floor. According to New York State Police, Rushdie was transported by helicopter to the hospital....
Weather Now: Beautiful Weather for the Rest of the Weekend
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Sales Tax Holiday held this weekend in Mass
wpri.com > new-england > massachusetts...(WPRI) -- Massachusetts is holding its Sale Tax Holiday Weekend on Aug. 13 and 14, meaning people could save some money on some big purchase items. The weekend-long holiday lets buyers skip the usual 6.25% sales tax on retail items for personal use that cost up to $2,500....
Scarborough South to end beach amenities on weekdays
wpri.com > news > local-news > south-county...NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) says Scarborough South State Beach will follow off-season operations starting on Monday. Off-season operations include closing beach amenities on weekdays, according to the DEM.... ...Beach AmenitiesScarborough NorthScarborough SouthAdditional NotesRestrooms & ShowersOpenClosed Portable restroom units will be availableSwimmingOpenClosedReduced to Scarborough North lifeguard area onlyFood ConcessionsOpenClosed Open on weekends at Scarborough South...
Boat catches fire off Block Island
wpri.com > news > local-news > south-county...Only one person was on board, the Coast Guard said, and a good Samaritan helped get them to safety. Courtesy: The Block Island Fire Department and Harbormaster responded to put out the fire, along with firefighters from Narragansett and Newport.... ...The 38-foot vessel has since been towed to the port of Galilee, according to the R.I. Department of Environmental Management. No injuries have been reported. New Shoreham councilors to review Ballard's liquor, entertainment licenses...
RI couple films, researches sharks in local waters
wpri.com > news > local-news > south-county...WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) -- Lauren and Joe Romeiro focus their film and research work on the natural behavior of sharks. Technology like underwater cameras allows them to make their research non-invasive.... ...But despite having traveled the globe chasing fins, the two say their favorite place for shark research is the Ocean State....