RUMFORD, R.I. (WPRI) -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will be bowling to raise awareness before the holidays.MADD Rhode Island's Strike Out Drunk Driving bowling tournament will be held Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Providence Lanes on Newport Avenue, in the Rumford area of East Providence.The event coincides with MADD's Red Ribbon Campaign, which continues to support ongoing efforts to serve victims' families and educate young people on the dangers of drunk driving.Trophies and other prizes will be awarded, including for the winning bowling team and the most spirited team.Miss Rhode Island Allie Coppa and Miss Rhode Island Outstanding Teen Macie Johnson will be at the event to take photos and sign autographs.There is a registration fee of $30.00 and $15.00 for kids under 12.If you would like to register, click here. … [Read more...] about Madd Rhode Island: Strike Out Drunk Driving
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Connecticut All-Stars eager to face Rhode Island in Governor’s Cup
Sean Patrick Bowley Published 4:24 pm, Friday, June 29, 2018 Photo: Pete Paguaga / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Members of the Connecticut team practice on Wednesday in preparation for Saturday’s Governor’s Cup game in New Britain. Members of the Connecticut team practice on Wednesday in preparation for Saturday’s Governor’s Cup game in New Britain. Photo: Pete Paguaga / Hearst Connecticut Media Connecticut All-Stars eager to face Rhode Island in Governor’s Cup 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WALLINGFORD — For 14 years, the Connecticut High School Coaches Association enjoyed putting on an all-star football clash with its neighbors from Rhode Island every summer. But the enthusiasm on both sides waned over time, especially when the Connecticut … [Read more...] about Connecticut All-Stars eager to face Rhode Island in Governor’s Cup
Boy reports stuffed animal missing. Rhode Island police conduct ‘search and rescue,’ send him a new cheetah toy
Matthew Diebel USA TODAY Published 2:23 p.m. UTC Jun 20, 2018 Police officers in America’s smallest state proved they have the biggest hearts. When a 4-year-old New York City boy lost his beloved stuffed toy, Roger the cheetah, from the car window as his family was traveling through Rhode Island, he was heartbroken. So, with the help of his parents, Will Ketcher of Brooklyn wrote police in the Ocean State asking if they could look for the toy. The letter began: “Dear Rhode Island State Highway Patrol, I lost my Roger … can you please find him? … I love him” “Roger is a cheetah,” the note continued. “He fell out of the car window on Interstate 95 South. … He is about 12 inches long. Thank you all for your hard work, and for keeping us safe.” The letter arrived at the Hope Valley Barracks in the southwest of the state where it was opened by Corporal Lawens Fevrier, reported local TV station WPRI. Fevrier said he was … [Read more...] about Boy reports stuffed animal missing. Rhode Island police conduct ‘search and rescue,’ send him a new cheetah toy
Rhode Island’s Statehouse Dome to be Lit Up Like a Bumblebee
The dome of the Rhode Island Statehouse is going to be lit up like a bumblebee. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is working with the state to raise awareness of the importance of protecting pollinators. The dome will be illuminated in black and yellow Monday night. It'll look that way each night throughout the week for "National Pollinator Week." The Audubon Society says the striped dome will "bee" hard to miss. It's the first time they've done this. On Friday, the U.S. Government began bringing migrant children separated from their parents to a new tent city detention center in Tornillo, Texas. This footage was shot outside the facility. (Published Saturday, June 16, 2018) A rally is planned for Tuesday at the Statehouse with the governor to teach people about pollinators with family-friendly activities and performances. The Audubon Society says bees, butterflies and other pollinators are declining due to loss of habitat, pesticides, disease and climate change. The state is … [Read more...] about Rhode Island’s Statehouse Dome to be Lit Up Like a Bumblebee
12 things Rhode Island students believe about their schools
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – From their views on teachers to the physical condition of their schools, nearly 87,000 Rhode Island public school students filled out a survey on a range of educational issues earlier this month.So how did the students respond? Here’s an overview.(Note: Eyewitness News reviewed the survey results for students in grades six through 12. Students in grades three through five as well as parents and teachers also filled out questionnaires. You can view all of the results here.)37% of students don’t consider chronic absenteeism a big deal.recently rolled out a program designed to alert parents when their children are missing too much school.There are lots of reasons why students are absent from school.Students are interested in jobs.Students aren’t as upset with the physical condition of their school as you might think.need more than $2 billion in repairs and state leaders appear to be supportive of a bond question that would ask Rhode Island … [Read more...] about 12 things Rhode Island students believe about their schools