Sports
Pictured are members of the Edgewood Yacht Club and Sailing School leadership team, including sailing director Skylar Batz (far right). Submitted photo

Edgewood Sailing School welcomes new director, adds STEM program

The Edgewood Sailing School is ramping up its preparations for another summer on the water and will be hosting some of its annual events along with some new additions as well. Taking the reins …

RIC softball rolls past Simmons

Freshman catcher Gabrielle Sweeney (Shirley, Mass.) smacked a three-run homer and sophomore pitcher Ashleigh von der Linden (Stratham, N.H.) earned the win as Rhode Island College completed a …

Trout fishing is the ticket in April

Rhode Island and some Massachusetts lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed for fishing. However, the season opens in RI and in additional MA …

Hawks fall in state final

The second-seeded Bishop Hendricken basketball team fell to La Salle 75-60 in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Championship on Sunday night at the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode …

One of two entangled Right Whales now gear-free

Endangered North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. An unusual mortality event was declared for North Atlantic right whales in 2017, and currently includes 151 individuals (41 dead, 39 …
Lifestyles

The Ladies Room is all about the girl power

Local comedian Doreen Collins has some celebrating to do. This month marks the tenth anniversary of The Ladies Room, her annual night of standup and drag. The March 28 event, which features …

Police/Crime
SIMPLE ASSAULT On March 17 at 10:09 a.m., officers arrested Eric Clarke, 41, of 334 Garden City Drive, on one count each of Simple Assault and Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest. The arrest was …
ARREST WARRANT On March 11 officers arrested Marlyn Morales, 36, of 66 Westfield St #19, Providence on an Arrest and Affidavit warrant issued by Warwick police. The arrest was the result of a …
DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT On March 4 at 12 a.m., officer arrested Kevin Dix, 22, of 19 Maplewood Ave. Apt. 1, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result …
DOMESTIC ASSAULT On Feb. 25 at 3:09 a.m., officer(s) arrested Katie McCormick, 35, of 45 June Ave., for Domestic-Simple Assault/Battery and Domestic-Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result …
RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS On Feb. 17 at 3:14 p.m., officers arrested Isiah Allen, 26, of 606 Huntington Ave. Apt # 2 Providence, for Receiving Stolen Goods and Driving with Suspended / Revoked / …
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Summer prelude

Text and photos By JOHN HOWELL Veterans Memorial Junior High School Principal David Tober was dunked at least 10 times Monday morning. He didn't mind it. In fact, he said it was refreshing. No wonder. With temperatures climbing into the high 80s, a

Pet of the Week

Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Mona

Mona needs a new home after her owner passed away unexpectedly. She

Mona's loving owner passed away unexpectedly, and now she needs a new home. She's hoping you could be the one, and she's available in North Scituate today.