Friday, March 29, 2024

Around the Valley

Glocester police say no criminal action in case of suspected abduction attempt

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GLOCESTER – Glocester police say a man accused of attempting to abduct a cheerleader from Ponagansett High School had legitimate reasons to be on school grounds, and is not facing any charges. According to a release from the department, the statement follows on incident that took place around noon on Sunday, June 20, in which a man approached a...

Around the valley: No change to gas tax, Senate bills address LGBTQ rights

Senate advances bills protecting LGBTQ rights The Senate has recently passed several bills aimed at preventing discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. The bills strengthen protections in housing discrimination law, expand civil action protections against discrimination, and amend the hate crimes law to include gender identity and expression. The first bill S 0563, sponsored by Sen. Meghan Kallman of District 15, updates...

Get out: Music, events & more this weekend mark return to life in northern RI

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BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – With restaurants returned to full capacity, masks mandates lifted and summer upon us, life is slowly getting back to normal in northern Rhode Island, a reality demonstrated by the large number of events, gatherings, fundraising drives, concerts and more taking place this weekend. While NRI NOW mentioned some of these events in Monday's "Five things to know,"...

Around the Valley: DEM offers summer programs for adults, families & youth

PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is offer a number of summer activities for 2021, from fishing days and archery lessons, to hunter education and virtual wildlife conservation programs. DEM’s Aquatic Resource Education, Hunter Education, and Wildlife Outreach program staff have planned a summer full of opportunities for youth and adults to learn...

Around the Valley: Click It or Ticket, Quahog week

Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association announces 2021 Click It or Ticket Campaign The Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association announces that departments across the state will be taking part in the National Click It or Ticket High Visibility Enforcement Campaign later this month As part of the campaign, which will run from May 24 to June 6, state and local law enforcement...

Woonsocket man arrested for stealing car with toddler inside, mother cited

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WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department has arrested the man believed to have stolen a car on Monday, April 26 that had a two-year-old child inside. Derek Franklin, 35, of Woonsocket was arrested for the alleged theft on Wednesday, April 28, according to a release from the department. Officers were reportedly called to Mason Grocery on Elm Street in the city...

Around the Valley: Small Business Relief Grant, second round trout

Small Business Relief Grant announced Gov. Dan McKee, along with the RI Small Business Coalition, has announced a new grant program he says is focused on supporting smaller businesses hardest hit by the pandemic. The program is touted as being simplified and streamlined, with just a single page to fill out, and businesses that qualify will receive $5,000 "Even businesses that opened...