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In the news… in brief on September 9, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
The Civil Rights Division of USDOJ monitored compliance with federal voting rights laws for the September 5th federal special primary election in First Congressional District in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket.
Hartford Soccer team couldn’t play Tampa because too many players had COVID
Kamaia, 14-year old lion at Franklin Park Zoo, died after fighting many health issues
Town Hall Lanes in Johnston, torn down after 60 years in operation. Coastal1 Credit Union will go in their spot
State beaches lost their lifeguards and amenities as of Sept. 5th
Raising Cane famous chicken restaurant will open in Johnston end of 2023 or first part of 2024, expected to hire over 100 people. Seating planned for 100 inside, with 2 drive-thrus. At least 17 other restaurants are planned for New England.
Tom Brady will attend a Patriots game this weekend
Narducci PreK-8 Learning Center opened in Providence – newly renovated school building
Big E will be $20 for adults – $12 for 12+, 5 and young free – Sept. 15-Oct. 1
CD1 election – big win for Gabe Amo (D). Gerry Leonard (R) in primary run
Brown University Medical School and several peer institutions, including Harvard, Columbia, Cornell and Penn, announced that they would withdraw from the rankings earlier this year.
Mentor RI’s CEO, Jo-Ann Schofield will leave the agency after over 25 years
Regunberg said he is done running for office after losing for CD1
Jake Bissaillon won the special Democratic primary in state Senate District 1 on Tuesday. He’ll now take on Republican Niyoka Powell in the Nov. 7 general election.
Brown University has formed a new 10-person ad hoc committee to examine their institution’s admissions practices, reviewing data on admissions of students with “legacy status”
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), with 152 stores across the region, a 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award from the Business Intelligence Group. It is the second consecutive year OSJL has earned this distinction which recognizes sustainability as an integral part of their business practice or overall mission.
Visitors can board a replica of the Nao Trinidad, a 16th-century tall ship that sailed as part of Magellan’s fleet in New Bedford
Cranston Greek Festival Sept. 8, 9 and 10
Amtrak is using low-flying helicopters for equipment inspection
A male nurse is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after being attacked by a patient in the inpatient psychiatric unit
The Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide Recommendations Pertaining to Services and Coordination of State Programs Relating to Older Adult Rhode Islanders will meet Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. in the House Lounge.
The Special Legislative Commission to Evaluate and Provide Recommendations on Proper Forest Management for Fire Prevention is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. in Room 135 on the first floor of the State House. The 12-member special legislation commission will evaluate and provide recommendations on proper forest management for fire prevention in Rhode Island.
On Sunday, September 10, Central Falls is hosting its 32nd Annual Car Show on Dexter Street, for car enthusiasts and spectators from across the state. Car registration begins at 9:00am through 12:00pm ($15 fee), and the show opens to the public from 12:00-4:00pm.
Death of Worcester youth after taking a spicy chip challenge circulating on TikTok
Bill Belichek says over 20 members of Tom Brady’s family will come with him to the Patriots game this weekend
Renovation cannot happen at Mount Pleasant High School due to cost and inability to make necessary changes – at least part of the building will be replaced
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Jimmy Buffet cause of death was Merkel cell skin cancer, a rare, aggressive skin cancer, usually begins on the face
Burning Man event was marred with an extreme rain and mud issue, stranding 75,000 told to shelter in place and conserve food and water
Head of Walgreen’s stepping down
Kim Jong Un of No. Korea will visit Putin in Russia for arms talks
Massive flooding in parts of Greece and Bulgaria
Rite Aid is getting ready to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
An additional $1 billion in new aid for Ukraine
A new strain of COVID – BA.2.86 has more than 30 mutations but is now seen as less of a threat than previously feared
White House doctor says Mitch McConnell has not had a stroke or seizures and is fit to serve
Bruce Springsteen cancels all September concerts while recovering from peptic ulcer disease
NYC Mayor says “migrant mess” will ruin New York City
Mrs. Biden now tests negative – as of Thursday.
Nearly 1,600 migrants will be relocated from Chicago police stations to winterized camps with massive tents under a plan by Mayor Brandon Johnson
$600M aid package from US to Ukraine
600+ killed in Morocco by large, 6.8 earthquake
African Union becomes member of G20
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PASSINGS
Neil Corkery, 82, educator
Steve Harwell, 56, of SmashMouth, of liver failure
Lance Robbins, 76, developer of project primarily in Pawtucket
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