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Street Stories Unpaved: Music One RI supporting and inspiring young artists
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (240+ words) by: Sarah Bawden, Mike Montecalvo, Johnny Villella EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Music One RI is designed to support and educate children by cultivating their talents. The youth enrichment program, which will soon celebrate its 25th anniversary, supports and inspires young artists throughout…...
Rhode Island beach season begins May 23
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (221+ words) NARRAGANSETT, R. I. (WPRI) " Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means Rhode Island's state beaches will soon open for the season. The R. I. Department of Environmental Management announced that all state beaches will open Saturday, May 23, with amenities, lifeguards, beachstaff, concessions, and…...
TV pioneer and CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (1636+ words) by: DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer Turner died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the company that oversees his vast business interests and investments. Turner owned professional sports teams in Atlanta, defended the America's Cup in yachting in…...
Amazon Big Spring Sale: The best deals that are still live
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1759+ words) by: Maria Guido, Valerie Williams, Best Reviews The Spring Sale is Amazon's'biggest sale event until Prime Day, so take advantage of all of the discounts now.' Dyson Supersonic Nural" Hair Dryer,'18% OFF Our beauty editor loves this'smart upgrade that learns…...
High-efficiency heat pumps installed at Providence senior housing complex
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (587+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Residents of Carroll Tower now have energy-efficient heating and cooling technology, which state leaders said replaced decades-old electric baseboard heating. The first-of-its-kind project in the state is among the largest window heat pump installations in the country, according…...
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3+ week, 12+ hour ago (28+ words) A Rhode Island man has been arrested in connection with a Myrtle Beach stabbing earlier last week that left a person seriously injured, police said Friday on Facebook....
Smiley proposes new "Green Revolving Fund" for Providence
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (502+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " A new fund would help pay for energy efficient investments and improvements throughout Providence, pending approval by the city council. On Tuesday, Mayor Brett Smiley announced he's seeking to create a so-called "Green Revolving Fund." Councilwoman Sue Ander…...
FBI Boston kicks Russian hackers off of compromised US routers
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (438+ words) BOSTON (WPRI) " The FBI is urging the greater public to check the Wi-Fi routers in their homes, officers and businesses after thousands were infiltrated by Russian government hackers. FBI Boston and the United States Department of Justice recently launched a…...
Former Westport TA charged with assaulting student with disabilities
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (390+ words) WESTPORT, Mass. (WPRI) " A former teacher's assistant accused of assaulting a third grader with disabilities in Westport faced a judge last week. Bethany Bronhard, 44, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and battery on Thursday. She was released on…...
Croft students return as school fights to avoid shutdown
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (831+ words) by: Eli Sherman, Barbara Ron PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Students at The Croft School returned to the classroom Monday for the first time since a massive financial scandal involving "two sets of books" and a $13 million hidden debt was revealed. School leaders…...