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In the news… summary for March 9th, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
Dr. Utpala Bandy is resigning as head of the RI Dept. of Health
In MA, towns served by MBTA are being “required” to pass zoning and find locations for more apartments and condos by end of ’24.
In Dorchester MA, there is a pilot program to replace gas stoves with electric stoves
E-verify is supported by Gov McKee, per his statement on WPRO radio – later in the day his office said he has no intention of supporting it.
Attempt to rename VJ Day as Peace & Remembrance Day will not pass in RI
Gov. McKee launched Phase 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program at the Ashaway Park & Ride.
Hunters and anglers purchase around 70,000 licenses, permits, stamps, and tags each year and contribute more than $235 million to Rhode Island’s economy.
The Providence Flea will relocate from inside Farm Fresh RI on Sims Street to outdoors at the west side of District Park, 120 Peck Street in downtown Providence. Opening Day is Sunday, June 2, from 10 am – 3 pm, and the market will run every Sunday through September 15th.
Olivia Culpo brings her fiancé, Christian McCaffrey, to Twin Oaks
Gov. McKee wants to delay the lead-free rental house registry
11 new farms opened in the last 7 years in RI
Brockton schools will undergo a safety audit
In MA, as online gambling problems surge, Governor wants to cut percentage given to gambling addiction treatment services by ½ and doubling its advertising and promotion
Brown University to reinstate standardized test requirements for undergraduate admission
WBUR Radio is considering a hiring freeze and eliminating jobs as the station has seen “a dramatic loss of sponsorship support.”
Haiti is now in control of rebel forces – the Prime Minister has left the country. US citizens are urged to leave the country now.
Brown Bee Coffee will open in May on Wickenden St., Providence
RIDOT director says reports are coming in on I-195 and they are going to make a plan to build out a “new bridge”, whether that is complete, or in sections, is to be determined.
April 8th will be a total eclipse in New England – not another for 20 years – this eclipse REQUIRES protective glasses.
Mt. Hope Bridge lane restrictions to begin Monday and continue into May
RI electric bills “may” drop by 40% for the summer months
$63 Million in federal grants to repair runways at Quonset – while being repaired huge transport planes can be seen at TF Green, where Patriots plane stays
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that a 458-acre portion of the western side of Bristol Harbor will be closing to shellfish harvest at sunrise tomorrow, Saturday, March 9.
Prov. Place Mall has an area of their parking garage which appears to be crumbling and has not been used since June of ‘23 for parking. The mall management says there is no danger, but repairs are ongoing.
Amylyx, a Cambridge biotech experiences failure of new ALS drug, Relyvrio – has over 25% staff cuts – company was founded by 2 Brown U. graduates.
Steward Hospitals may be bought by Southcoast Hospital systems.
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
A UK ship sinks in Red Sea days after Houthi attack
Aldi will add 800 new stores in US next year
Bowflex filed for bankruptcy
Donald Trump continues wins – Idaho, Missouri, Michigan – winning all delegates in Idaho and Missouri, and 39 in Michigan – ahead of super Tuesday
Caitlin Clark becomes highest scorer ever in college basketball – taking honors from Pete Maravich
Nikki Haley wins first win in primaries – Washington DC
Daylight Savings Time SUNDAY! – spring ahead!
61,000 lbs of chicken soup dumplings recalled at Trader Joe’s
VP Harris called for an immediate temporary ceasefire in Israel-Gaza conflict – at least for 6 weeks
Haiti calls curfew as it tries to restore order
Measles outbreaks in UK, follows years of diminished vaccination rates
Sweden officially joins NATO
Athens, Greece holds its first gay marriage ceremony
Facebook and Instagram were down in a massive system outage that lasted for several hours on Tuesday
Several attendees at Chiefs’ football game got frostbite and now face amputations
Several colleges are opting for a “no policy” silence approach on the Israeli conflict – taking a neutrality position
Elon Musk says he will not personally donate to Trump or Biden
Maine shooter in Lewiston had evidence of brain injury
Daylight Savings Time SATURDAY night.
Aid dropped in Gaza malfunctions and hits and kills at least 5, including children. Shipment was not from US aircraft
Pres. Biden says the US will build a floating pier to deliver supplies into Gaza, which should take 2 mos.
Amylyx, a Cambridge biotech experiences failure of new ALS drug, Relyvrio – has over 25% staff cuts – company was founded by 2 Brown U. graduates.
Now, Pres. Biden says “it’s looking tough” to see any ceasefire by Ramadan
There were 3-4 malfunctions in different planes flying in the last several days – from losing a wheel to tapping another on a runway, to skidding off a runway.
Former British PM Theresa May will leave parliament after her term expires
Abortion doulas helping women who face abortion
George Santos says he will run again for Congress from NY
Chubb provided the bond of $92M that needed to be posted by Mon by Donald Trump
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PASSINGS
Iris Apfel, 102, fashion icon, interior designer and senior model, at home in West Palm Beach
Steve Lawrence, 88, singer
Chris Morris, 78, owner of Antonelli’s Poultry, Providence
Chris Mortensen, 72, sports journalist
Ronald “ToGo” Palagi, 81, co-owner of Palagi Brothers Ice Cream
This is a great feature! I printed it out and circled 8 items, ranging from a coffee shop opening to Haiti now under control of rebel forces which I had not read or heard about this morning on a national news streaming channel.
Thanks, Gail – we love the feedback!