Posts Tagged ‘deaths’
In the News… quick recap of the week ending May 1, 2026
In the News… quick recap of the week ending May 1, 2026
Read MoreIn the News… get caught up on the news of the week ending April 24, 2026
In the News… get caught up on the news of the week ending April 24, 2026
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Recap of News of the Week, Ending April 3, 2026
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Read MoreIn the News… recap of news of the week – March 21, 2026
A quick synopsis of news items of the week for Rhode Island and the region, national and international and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & REGION Curtis Corner Middle School in NK to be torn down for new athletic field for high school Ørsted’s Rhode Island-based offshore wind farm, Revolution Wind is now delivering power…
Read MoreIn the News… Brief Summary of News of the Week, Epic Fury update – March 7, 2026
A quick review of news topics of interest to our readers in Rhode Island – regional, national and international and passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & REGION 2 diagnosed with measles in MA – both had traveled internationally Some Middletown residents want to close Newport State Airport – use the land to build affordable housing.…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week, as US and Israel actions against Iran are underway
A quick synopsis of news of the week in Rhode Island, regionally, national and international. NOTE: As we go to publication today Saturday, February 28th, know that Israel and the US are engaged in attacks on Iran – President’s message is that the action will take place over several days as the effort to free…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Feb. 21, 2026
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Couple on the Cape fell through the ice while walking their dog – rescuers attempted to reach them but it’s believed they both died 7th child died of flu in MA – 7 adults died also – 260 total deaths so far in 2026 The Sandwich Hut in Pawtucket named the…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week ending Feb. 13, 2026
Quick summary of news items of interest of this past week – locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally – with passings of note: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Pete Hegseth, Director of Dept. of War, visited Quonset Point Super Bowl trophy is made here in Cumberland, RI at Tiffany FIFA demanding $8M licensing fee from Foxboro with…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap for the week ending February 7, 2026
Each Saturday we publish a quick summary of news items of the week – in Rhode Island, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Catch up, HERE: RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Sale of 2 hospitals (St. Joes, Roger Williams) extended to 2/27 Diocese releasing Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap on news of the week, ending Jan. 30, 2026
A quick recap of the news of the week – take a moment to catch up and learn what you want to know more about. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Dental Association, the former Pawtucket Dental Society has donated more than $9,000 to the Blackstone Valley Community Health Center for dental care Kelly Bates…
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