An Army sergeant from Rhode Island who was captured during the Korean War and died of starvation in a POW camp in May 1951 has been accounted for, news his family has been waiting to hear for years. Sgt. Lawrence J. Robidoux 22, of Cumberland, was accounted for in January after his remains were identified […]
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Poll: Religious service attendance a bit down after pandemic
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press A “stable share” of Americans has participated in religious services in some way – virtually or in person – during the coronavirus pandemic, though in-person attendance is slightly lower than before the COVID-19 outbreak. Those are among the key findings in a comprehensive report released Tuesday by the Pew […]
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Man dies after falling through Lake Champlain ice on ATV
SWANTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man has died after falling through the ice while riding an all-terrain vehicle on Lake Champlain. Donald Jones, 82, of Richmond, died Monday evening at Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans, Vermont State Police said. Emergency crews responded to a call on Monday afternoon that a man had fallen […]
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Handmade blankets welcome refugees, immigrants to US
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — “Welcome to the USA,” says a note attached to a hand-crocheted blanket of purple, white and gray stripes. Hollie Shaner-McRae, of Burlington, who made the blanket as a gift for a refugee, wrote of her great-grandparents coming to the United States from Ukraine, Russia and Poland. […]
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Push in states for $20 minimum wage as inflation persists
By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Just years after labor activists persuaded a handful of states to raise their minimum wage to $15 per hour, workers initially thrilled with the pay bump are finding their hard-won gains erased by inflation. New York City resident Anthony Rivera, 20, who sorts packages […]
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2 juveniles charged with cruiser break-in, rifle theft
MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — Two juveniles have been charged with breaking into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser and stealing a rifle and ammunition, a prosecutor said. The 14- and 15-year-old male youths were charged with breaking and entering, larceny and conspiracy, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Monday. The 14-year-old also was charged with possession […]
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Tiverton Public Library to hold Earth Day Garden Expo
Spring is in the air — and the Tiverton Public Library and URI Master Gardeners are teaming up to produce the library’s first annual Earth Day Garden Expo on Saturday, April 22nd, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on […]
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States with the largest job increases over the last 20 years
Over the past 20 years, the U.S. has weathered multiple major financial crises, natural disasters, and dramatic shifts in consumer behaviors. Yet the vast majority of states have managed to grow enough jobs to keep the nation’s economy going. The U.S. has added close to 21 million jobs since 2003, while the population has grown […]
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Chairman Abney introduces bill to increase affordable housing units
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Marvin L. Abney, Chairman of the House Finance Committee, has introduced a bill which would increase the number of allowable units per acre for all housing projects subject to inclusionary zoning. The bill is part of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) 14-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s […]
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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Remi
Meet your new best friend, Remi, this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Remi is a 1-year-old female mixed breed and is available for adoption right now at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Remi is a sweet young dog, still learning her way in the world. She is super affectionate, and she’s not […]
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Most and least lucrative college majors, by state
Over a dozen medical schools and 40 law schools have elected to withdraw from the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings as of February 2023. Critics argue that the well-known college ranking system is based upon metrics that neglect to consider many qualities that influence student success, such as postgraduate placement rates and course […]
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Rhode Island girls high school basketball rankings
From the farm-fueled towns of the heartland to the bustling concrete canyons on the coast, high school girls basketball is a cultural touchstone. Basketball engages nearly 400,000 girls to join high school teams per year, according to 2021-22 data from the National Federation of State High School Associations. With almost 18,000 high schools maintaining girls […]
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Fewer Pell grants are being awarded as tuition continues to climb
The financial futures of millions of student debt-burdened Americans remain uncertain as President Joe Biden’s hotly contested student loan forgiveness plan awaits the verdict of the Supreme Court after the court heard arguments from both the White House and several challengers to the plan on Feb. 28. While the promise of having thousands of dollars […]
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Congressman Magaziner leads effort to double the Pell Grant
Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he is leading 104 of his colleagues in requesting increased funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program and to double the maximum annual Pell Grant to $13,000. Magaziner and his colleagues also asked that appropriators secure the long-term affordability impact of the Pell Grant program for future years […]
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Portsmouth Police charge driver with DUI after a head-on collision on East Main Road
Portsmouth Police Department today announced via a press release that an operator has been charged with DUI following a head-on collision on East Main Road on March 24. Press Release On March 24, 2023, at 10:49 pm, the Portsmouth Police responded to the vicinity of East Main Road and Sea Meadow Drive for the report […]
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After five years of bureaucratic limbo, Cape Cod clean energy program finally comes to fruition
by Sarah Shemkus, Energy News Network After five years of rejections, revisions, appeals, and resubmissions, a Cape Cod energy organization has received state approval for a first-of-its-kind pilot program providing a package of solar panels, heat pumps, and battery storage to low-income households. The program, called the Cape and Vineyard Electric Offering, will provide all […]
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City of Newport releases final draft of Transportation Master Plan
With an eye toward making Newport a safe and inviting place for all people to travel, whether on foot, by bike, bus, or vehicle, the City of Newport on Thursday released the latest draft of its comprehensive Transportation Master Plan.Entitled Keep Newport Moving, the draft plan culminates almost 2 years of public outreach, community engagement, […]
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Massachusetts girls high school basketball rankings
From the farm-fueled towns of the heartland to the bustling concrete canyons on the coast, high school girls basketball is a cultural touchstone. Basketball engages nearly 400,000 girls to join high school teams per year, according to 2021-22 data from the National Federation of State High School Associations. With almost 18,000 high schools maintaining girls […]
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Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced Monday that she will seek a third term in 2024. Warren, a prominent voice for the liberal wing of the Democratic Party and a failed 2020 presidential contender, said she’s running for reelection to end corruption in Washington, make the economy work […]
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Spring Street water main work is to begin on March 27
The City of Newport, Department of Utilities, Water Division will be making some critical and necessary improvements to the City’s Water System on Spring Street from Narragansett Avenue to Perry Street. Beginning on Monday, March 27, 2023, the Department’s contractor, Boyle & Fogarty (B&F) will start construction to replace the Water Main in Spring Street with an […]
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Vermont girls high school basketball rankings
From the farm-fueled towns of the heartland to the bustling concrete canyons on the coast, high school girls basketball is a cultural touchstone. Basketball engages nearly 400,000 girls to join high school teams per year, according to 2021-22 data from the National Federation of State High School Associations. With almost 18,000 high schools maintaining girls […]
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Twenty years on, reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow was sitting in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s conference room at the Pentagon, listening to him make the case that Saddam Hussein was hiding weapons of mass destruction. At some point in the presentation — one of many lawmaker briefings by President George […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Chaos in the financial markets and fears of a recession may have kept gas prices from jumping this past week, even as Americans embark on spring travel plans. A gallon of gas was $3.44 on average, according to AAA gas price data Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island. Gas prices are as […]
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20 popular international snacks you should try if you can find them
We’re snackin’ all over the world. Stacker scoured the internet to find 20 of the best international snacks you should try at least once. We also looked into staple foods and sweet treats from diverse countries to compile a well-rounded list. According to a YouGov report from March 2023, more than 2 in 5 global […]
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UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The critique of UConn under coach Dan Hurley had been the program’s inability to win in March. Consecutive first-round NCAA Tournament exits meant the Huskies were good, not great — certainly not anywhere in league with the UConn women’s program. In perhaps the maddest March […]