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In the news… summary for week ending June 8, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
Waterfire full lightings reduced from 10 to 5 this year, due to cost
Southborough, MA teacher terminated for holding a “slave auction” in a mock lesson about slavery in America
Voters will vote on whether or not to hold a new RI Constitutional Convention in November
Hooters in Warwick has closed permanently
All Stars Bar & Grille – across from hooters is also closing
Noodles 102 on the East Side of Providence to close
Homeowners in Jamestown having water problems, wells going dry, etc. Yet, town won’t connect them to municipal supply
150,000 immigrants await court dates in MA, per the Boston Globe
Sarah Frost is the new president and chief of hospital operations of both Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital effective June 3, replacing Dr. Saul Weingart who stepped down.
Nantucket fountain on Main Street, repaired and restored after being destroyed when hit by a truck
Bay State Correctional Facility opening up as homeless shelter in Norfolk, MA
Immigration changes will shut down when the daily toll reaches 2,500 – children unlimited
NFL’s Kwity Paye, graduate of Bishop Hendricken, has his number retired at the school
The Dalai Lama will come to the US for double knee replacement surgery
In Framingham, the first of its kind geo-thermal utility has gone on-line – geo-thermal uses heat from the ground
The head of elderly affairs for the state of MA left suddenly last week. Elizabeth Chen left no reason for her departure.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs will change its name to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence
Steamship Authority has started to cancel high speed ferries between Hyannis and Nantucket due to lack of pilots
Dr. Stephen Skoly who had a lawsuit against the state of RI for stopping him from practicing because he could not get vaccinated has lost his opportunity for an appeal. He is considering his next steps.
Kate Merrill, anchor of WBZ for over 20 years, walked off her job
Two Ten Oyster Bar closed due to fire
Shish Kabob on Mineral Spring Ave in Pawtucket closed
Cambridge, MA is experimenting with a team of social workers to respond to 911 calls that are thought to be mental health, substance abuse related – instead of automatic police response
Roxbury Rec Site reopened to public after use as an immigration shelter
EVOO, popular restaurant in Boston, closes
The Nantucket Harbormaster was arrested for “drunk driving”
Thick clouds of pollen enveloping coastal areas, cities in Boston and lesser so in RI
Orca whale spotted off the coast of Chatham
Like No Udder – vegan ice cream shop has opened on Hope Street – after closing at a former location
CCRI offers new cannabis management program
AS220 arts group says it needs $100K by June 30th
Friday, June 7, was recognized as the 10th annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
LA Lakers preparing long term contract for past-URI coach Dan Hurley
RWU Law professor Tara Allen has been named head of federal public defender’s office in region
RIPTA now says it has enough funds to avoid route disruptions and changes – however, as more drivers are hired, routes may see cancellations and changes in schedules
The North Providence pool is delayed in reopening due to an insurance and construction issue
Black bears have now been seen in Warwick, off Route 2 and in Burrillville – both populated areas, without dense woods nearby
Safe Storage bill for firearms becomes law in RI
Kas DeCarvalho sworn in as the newest Associate Judge on the Rhode Island District Court
LEOBOR changes were passed this year
Sen. Frank Lombardi, Cranston, won’t run again – Cranston police 2nd in command, Todd Patalano, will run for his seat
Block Island’s Mohegan Bluffs stairs closed due to erosion
Boston College president, William Leahy, to step down
Senate President Ruggeiro, returned to the Senate this week, after a one month health absence
Gaspee Day Parade this weekend
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
June is national Pride Month
Facebook is reporting more users among young adults
J Lo canceled her tours until further notice to be with family
Miriam Adelson said she is donating $100 million to a super PAC for Donald Trump. She is the principal shareholder of Las Vegas Sands and majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks
InfoWars founder, Alex Jones, is sleeping in his studio because he believes the federal government will soon be raiding it – he went on social media live to talk about it
Donald Trump joins TikTok and immediately has 1Million followers
Today Show celebrates 30 years of “plaza” activities
Belmont Stakes to run at Saratoga this weekend
Rupert Murdoch, 93, marries for the 5th time, to Elena Zhukova, 67, a retired Russian biologist
Tulsi Gabbard’s aunt killed, pprominent Samoan author charged with murder
Denmark government recognizing the public for rushing in to a building to save cherished works of art, helping and working with the fire department, at their own risk
North Korea is sending hundreds, if not thousands of balloons filled with trash into South Korea.
Mexico elects its first woman president – and its first Jewish president who is also supportive of the Palestinian cause
Nationwide shortage of oranges for orange juice – look for some blends appearing – such as orange-apricot, etc.
Washington Post executive editor, Sally Buzbee, steps down after 3 years
China has landed on the dark side of the moon, hopes to bring back land samples
Qualcomm says their computer batteries will eliminate batteries running down on their computers
Waste Management has purchased Stericycle, a medical waste company
ACLU says it will sue over new border policies
Georgia case for Donald Trump put on hold
New paper money in England now features King Charles, replacing Queen Elizabeth money
Large, flying Joro spiders working their way up to the Northeast this summer – they are not aggressive, but you could get itching and a rash – they came here from Georgia, probably transported by people in cargo or packages
Donald Trump loses his permit to own a firearm in New York due to his felony conviction
Amanda Knox has her conviction upheld in France for slander, failing in her attempt to clear her name
Only 22% of Americans have pensions – it is up to workers today to save for their retirement. 50% of Americans have no retirement money at all. Particularly concerning with people living much longer.
Walmart may start having staff wear body camera vests to deter shoplifting – TJ Maxx and Marshalls will do so as well
A 59-year old in Mexico succumbed to bird flu
UN is warning of dire hot weather impacting the planet
Berkshire Museum undergoing a major renovation
EBay drops use of American Express due to fees
Houthi militants have fired a new missile called the Palestine, which they claim can fly at hypersonic speeds, at Israel.
The website of Columbia Law Review was taken offline Monday by its board of directors after its editors published an article arguing that Palestinians are living under a “brutally sophisticated structure of oppression” by Israel that amounts to a crime against humanity.
The FDA has agreed to update the COVID vaccine
US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine
Israel’s Netanyahu will speak before US Congress on July 24th
A black bear killed a woman in California in her home – first fatal attack
For each older adult that reports an incident of elder abuse, 10 more victims do not. June is World Elder Abuse Awareness month
Judge in Donald Trump’s New York case has announced to attorneys that there was a Facebook post the day before the verdict, from someone claiming to be a juror’s cousin, that he would be found guilty.
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PASSINGS
Bill Anders, 90, NASA astronaut on Apollo 8, took photo of earth from space, in plane crash
Tom Bower, 86, actor, Die Hard, The Waltons
Wilbert E. Fleming, 77, leader in RI black community
Jason A. Golditch, 58, senior producer of Capitol TV in Rhode Island, unexpectedly
Elizabeth MacRae, 88, best known for her role as Lou-Ann on Gomer Pyle
Bette Nash, 88, oldest flight attendant in US
Myrna Rosen, 93, of Providence, spouse of Hershey Rosen, who wrote for RINewsToday
Who are the NY Lakers??? Just asking…..
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