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In the News… Quick recap of the week’s news ending Aug. 15
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
$1.5M being invested into Providence capital improvements – new DPW garage, Superman bldg., City Hall, city parks and sidewalks, etc – over 5 years
Asian Restaurant in EP had a fire and will be closed for repairs
Brockton Hospital cutting about 85 positions, closing several service areas such as cardiac rehab, bariatric surgery, and inpatient psychiatric services
Flesh eating bacterial disease has 1 victim on the Cape – warming waters may make this a more prevalent threat
Cumberland 8th top real estate city in the US as judged by Realtor.com, with Beverly, MA being #1
3 bomb scares on Nantucket in less than 2 weeks
Male murdered at Pocasset Apts, Dyer Ave, Cranston
Butler Hospital will close its addiction treatment unit, leaving the facility at about half its full capacity of 197 beds.
Mt. Hope Bridge open again Mon morning – closed last Thursday for resurfacing
A bear estimated to weigh 400 lbs was seen in a backyard in Townsend, MA
Boston “T” to stay open 1 hour later on Fri/Sat and be free after 9pm
New lighting to be installed on Federal Hill
The widow of Richard Dujardin, religion editor of the Providence Journal who died in a fall from an opening drawbridge in Milwaukee is suing the city and bridge contractors for wrongful death.
Dr. Patrick Conley donates law book collection to RWU Law School
This year, the reading of the George Washington letter, usually held at Touro Synagogue, on August 17th will be held at Old Colony House, at 1pm. It will also be livestreamed on the Touro Facebook page.
Nicholas Rossi found guilty of rape in Utah
Honey Dew Donuts now has pumpkin hot/cold coffee – pumpkin pastry Sept. 1st
Mt. Hope Bridge resurfacing said to be “cosmetic only” and could last 5 years
EBikes that are Class 1 only allowed on East Bay Bike Path – these are bikes that must be pedaled to move
Washington County Fair ends this weekend
Bristol & Barrington will begin composting food scraps in a 2-year pilot program beginning Sept. 18th with the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category fishery for recreational fishers is now closed until December 31, 2025.
At least 2 movies being shot in RI, along with Housewives of… – road closures starting Monday in the Wickenden St. area of the East Side of Providence
Family of a resident killed in Gabriel House fire files wrongful death suit against owner and companies involved in fire protective equipment
RI school lunches ranked 8th healthiest in US by ProCare Therapy on national survey – Vermont #1
King Richard’s Faire to be held starting Aug. 30th – new location – grounds of Edaville
A middle school librarian in RI arrested for child pornography
A Lincoln, RI marshal arrested for child exploitation charges
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
US troops may be called in to fight drug cartels in other countries – cartels are designated as terrorist groups
Funding for solar program for low income ends with possible clawback of some funds
USDOJ begins investigation into NYC AG’s Letitia James for civil rights violations against Donald Trump
Smithsonian restores Pres. Trump impeachment display in American History Museum
Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay who was shot at a Bogota rally 2 months ago has died.
Judge denies transcripts to be released in Maxwell case – says there are no names of violators in the records
3 shot at a Target in Austin, TX by a 32 year old male
Officials in NYC looking for a man who threw a “sex toy” at a WNBA game and hit a young girl.
Explosion at U.S. Steel Plant in PA – at least 2 dead – blamed on gas valve
5 large fires burning in Portugal
Cape Verde suffering major flooding and destruction
AOL shuts down dial-up service
Bed, Bath & Beyond is now Bed, Bath & Beyond Home opened their 1st new store in Nashville
Cracker Barrel renovating with a modern makeover – with mixed reviews from those who might prefer the southern older charm
Working mothers with young children are leaving the workforce – 3% decline from Jan to June of this year
Jimmy Kimmel has secured Italian citizenship “in case he has to leave the US”
Orsted plunges 30% as it plans $9.4 billion rights issue after ‘adverse’ turn in U.S. market
63% of Black adult Americans have never taken a swim lesson
M & Ms has a new flavor – cookies and cream
Savannah Bananas baseball team “shows” sold out through the year – team enjoying insurgence of popularity
Kennedy Center Honor recipients were named: country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford – Pres. Trump will host the December event
Billy Bush is leaving Extra. Dancing With the Stars alum Derek Hough will take over
TSA has a new “family lane” if you are flying with children under 12 in some airports
The Smithsonian will review its exhibits for compliance
Orsted stock (offshore wind) lowest in 9 years
US drinking rate at new low
Paramount said to have to make $2B in cuts
Air Canada service people on strike
6 countries have rejected Palestinian refugees
In New Jersey, one city is enacting an ordinance holding parents for crimes of children – including fines and jail time up to 3 mos.
Terry Cole, chosen to take over DC’s police force, has spent 22 years at DEA – however, this replacement is paused, allowing current DC police chief to remain in position, with directive to cooperate with federal officials’ actions in DC
Deportation Depot – new deportation center being built in northern Florida
Alaska Peace Summit held – first step towards a negotiated ceasefire and peace held – Pres. Trump then addressed NATO leaders and Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy on a phone call. Very little details all around. Both parties agree another meeting with Zelenskyy, Putin and Trump should be held ASAP. Meanwhile, war continues on in Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy will come to the White House on Monday
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PASSINGS
Michael Lydon, 82, founder of Rolling Stone Magazine
Danielle Spencer, 60, child actor