A mixture of rain and snow this evening will change to all rain overnight. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) At the end of 2022, marijuana was legalized in Rhode Island, now, state lawmakers are looking to take another step in legalizing psilocybin that they say, has proven health benefits. Published in Southern Rhode Island Newspapers from Dec. 12 to Dec. 19, 2022. The paper covers local news, sports and business and features editorials in every issue. A large storm system is taking aim at the Northeast, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused 10 deaths in the South. The musical follows Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety who embarks on a journey of self . Newspapers. Doctor Explains, After two years at Notre Dame, Aylward moving on to join Sabans staff, Is Boston eating its way to dementia? Partly cloudy. Chance of rain 90%. STONINGTON Residents at a special town meeting have rejected a proposed parking plan that would have increased fines and allowed for installation of parking meters, with several residents citing concerns that the plan does not address underlying issues leading to traffic around the community. Settlers came to Wakefield early in the 18th century due to it's proximity to the Saugatucket River. What do you like least and most about wintry weather in Rhode Island? One re, Rhode Islanders are facing higher prices for essential everyday items these days, including food, clothing, and utilities. Tucker. WOONSOCKET What had seemed like a challenging uphill course back in December has turned into a successful sprint to the finish line for the 91st Annual Milk Fund Appeal. WOONSOCKET - After running her The Gym LLC for nearly 15 years in the Pavilion Plaza at 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Judy Sullivan reached a crossroads in January that would put her in a new home at Boys & Girls Club at 600 Social St. featured. RI Covid Guidelines; Coupon Policy; Our Facebook Page; Our Twitter; Check back later for new weekly specials! It's done by volunteer coders who want to foster community engagement, and it points the way to fish fries at churches, in fire halls and in restaurants. Yawgoo Valley has seen lots of rain and mild air temperatures, but not a flake of snow all winter. Sun, Apr 09. Winds E at 25 to 35 mph. Southern RI Newspapers Newspapers Website (401) 789-9744 187 Main St Wakefield, RI 02879 2. Health Care Facilities Really?. After seeing the hashtag #abortionisevil start to trend on social media, she decided a virtual exhibition would be the correct means of artistic expression. So maybe Clay Hartman . account. Since assuming her position in the State Senates 38th District in January, working on management of the states shoreline has been one of Gus main priorities. How about making snow when there is none to be had. Founded in Wakefield, RI in 2014 on the belief . Shaw has led jazz jams at The Parlour in Providence while playing around the area either as part of various ensembles or as the creative nucleus for his solo material. Cameron Diaz 'is really enjoying her acting return', Gigi Hadid hopes Next in Fashion inspires viewers, Jennifer Hudson 'didn't need to win American Idol', Ozempic Face showing up in Boston? Spencer is never, and will never be, satisfied with a boring life. The author of several books, Sullivan returns to Rhode Island understudying the role of Larry Murphy in the current national tour of the award-winning "Dear Evan Hansen," which comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center, April 5-10. Saying Rhode Island "can't afford" to go back to pre-pandemic days where students were unable to eat at school because their parents couldn't afford to pay for them, Representative Teresa Tanzi (D-Dist. A mix of snow, sleet and rain was expected across New England starting late Friday and lasting into Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter storm warning. Thank you to Rona Mann, who wrote in the Sunday issue of the Westerly Sun (I implore you to stop it! Winds NE at 20 to 30 mph. You can find their locations and open hours by following the links below. Updated Feb 22, 2023. post. Taxpayers are forced every year to fund education whether the results are excellent, mediocre or poor. 8 talking about this. The system spouted heavy winds and possible tornadoes in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and Kentucky and brought heavy snow to parts of the Midwest. The Mariners allowed just 35 points but couldnt find a way to score against Pilgrims defense. Jennifer Pamula held at ACI on charge of first degree murder. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Read moreTown officials wowed by architectural vision for new community center, By PATRICK BLAIS Read moreSchool Com backs creation of SPED rainy day account, WOBURN- The Friends of Woburn Travel Basketball recently started a Hall of Fame and welcomed five original members at recent induction ceremonies welcoming the first class into the group. Israel says motorist killed in West Bank was American from West Hartford, Conn. Letter: Taxpayers are always forced to pay more, Letter: Russias war in Ukraine totally Bidens fault, Letter: Buyers remorse for town on Potter Mill Dam. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. WOONSOCKET City Council members on Monday unanimously approved the Woonsocket Education Departments plan to construct a new elementary school, a critical step for the district to obtain construction funds from the state. View 88 homes for sale in Wakefield, RI at a median listing home price of $549,450. The government on Tuesday identified the slain man as 27-year-old Elan Ganeles a day after he was shot while driving near the West Bank city of Jericho. Warren. slorence@woonsocketcall.com, By JOSEPH B. NADEAU Tanzi's bill would make permanent COVID-19 programs that eliminated the need for students to pay for their own meals and, she says, would "encourage schools to purchase food from local farms, ask schools to engage with the community to cook culturally relevant meals and allow parents with means to pay for meals if they choose." 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Two individuals were found dead at a residence on Prospect Avenue in Middletown on Tuesday evening. Do you support the creation of a dog park at River's Edge. WOONSOCKET Rep. Jon Brien (I-Woonsocket) has been appointed to serve on the House Committees on Oversight, Labor and State Government and Elections for this legislative term. The office also announces graduates to those papers as close as possible to Commencement. Block Island Ferry. WAKEFIELD A leg of lamb can be a pretty Read moreContemporary Theater Companys Whodunit? WOONSOCKET Members of the St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church will be looking to the power of prayer for finding a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine as it enters its second year on Feb. 25. Nearly 70% of readers voted that Kevin McCarthy's granting Fox News exclusive access to the January 6 Capitol Building videos was wrong and showed a lack of integrity. Training on site. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - Indian River Habitat for Humanity invites women from the community to Women Build Day on Sat., March 4, from 7:30 a.m.-noon. We have all heard the statement follow the money and you will nd the answer. All members of the community are invited to take this survey, which allows expanded input on the topics covered at the public workshop on February 1: public facilities, town services, and infra Read moreSurvey now open for Wakefields Master Plan project, WILMINGTON Superintendent Dr. Glenn Brands report for the School Committee last Wednesday night pertained to an article published by Shawsheen Principal Lisa King, the district strategic plan, and updates regarding CIT, the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, and a parent/guardian day of workshops. The URI Theatre premiered By The Way, Meet Vera Stark, a cuttingly hilarious play from the mind of unprecedentedly successful two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage last weekend for the start of a two-week run of the production in the campus Will Theatre. The nominees for the week ending February 25th are as follows: Our mission: To be the primary catalyst that motivates people to contribute to the intellectual, civic and economic vitality of our communities. That was more than 11% less than the previous year, in which they harvested more than 110 million pounds of lobster worth more than $740 million. "These defendants in fact short changed their patients, providing A lobster trap tag issued to a Rhode Island fishing vessel more than a decade ago was recently found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland, according to the DEM. Cynthia E.N. WINCHESTER - Dedicated historian Vincent Lawrence Dixon will be running for a seat on the Select Board on March 18. Average 3.0 /5 Hotel Reviews More Details. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Low 33F. Hometown Newspapers Asbury Park Press & Times-Beacon Burlington County Times The Coaster Macaroni Kid Micromedia Publications Toms River Times, Berkeley Times, Manchester Times, Jackson Times, Brick Times, & Southern Ocean Times The Press of Atlantic City The SandPaper Star News Group The Coast Star & The Ocean Star TAPinto +1-800-805-5223. Wakefield Daily Item (Wakefield, Mass.) A construction company owner and one of his employees have been charged in the death of their colleague in a trench collapse accident last year in Connecticut. 10,341 people like this 10,996 people follow this http://www.independentri.com/ (401) 789-9744 editorial@independentri.com Closed now 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Publisher Photos See all Videos See all 0:27 3 to 5 inches of snow and ice expected. The recommendation is non-binding and the FDA will make its own decision on the vaccine. He has been living in Winchester since 2012 after growing up in Allston, then residing in Cambridge for mor Read moreDixon runs for Seat on Select Board to make a difference, TEWKSBURY The GROW program at Tewksbury Hospital is ready to spring ahead this year with some new initiatives for both the campus residents and the wider Tewksbury community. Nobody was injured in the early morning attack. Former school official Eleanor M. Nadeau dies at 83. The meetings are scheduled for 6:30pm in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, 180 High Street, Wakefield. The Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island invites you to attend their annual Legislative Leaders Forum on Wednesday, March 22nd from 9:45 to 11:15 AM at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The North Kingstown girls basketball team made sure there was no upset this time. WOONSOCKET Mardi Gras Queen Tabitha Westerhuis finally got to hold court at the Northern Rhode Island Council of the Arts (NRICA) Mardi Gras Ball at the St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center Saturday night with an added surprise in the process. CUMBERLAND Cumberland police on Tuesday identified Sara J. Laboissonniere, 25, of Cumberland as one of the two people killed in a horrific two-vehicle head-on crash on Pine Swamp Road Monday afternoon. By Stella Lorence The Providence Journal (State-wide) Browse the Providence Journal for interesting activities throughout the state. Theres an interactive map for that, Maine lobstermen have slower year amid industry challenges, RI Foundation offering grants for projects that bring the community together. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.. There is what is generally called a crisis in housing across the U.S.: too few housing starts (including condos and apartments) to meet demand. You can also donate items to help the store. Read moreSchool Committee receives superintendents report, READING Every so often a team gets to play one of its league rivals three times with the third usually coming in a win or go home scenario in the tournament. ABYZ News Links: Rhode Island Newspapers and News Media Guide Home: Search ABYZ: Add Modify Link: News Resources: . In "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," hitting theaters Thursday, Paul Rudd's Scott Lang is coasting on his own post-Blip celebrity with a best-selling memoir out and lots of fans around town and a generally sunny disposition when he's not breaking his teenage daughter out of jail. This will be his third time running as he also ran in 2019 and 2022. +22 more. The request now heads to the town for consideration. The company, under the care of Betsy Moody, is asking It read Let it begin with me. It is not unusual to find bits of profound wisdom popping out at us from the least expected places. 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