Yanni Tragellis
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Outlet-styled dispensary celebrates grand opening in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — A first-of-its-kind dispensary in Massachusetts celebrated its grand opening Friday. Ascend New Bedford is the first outlet-style dispensary to open in Massachusetts, saying it offers customers cannabis products at lower prices. “I am really excited about metaphorically the fact it’s also true. Because it’s bringing New Bedford to a higher place,” said Southcoast… → Read More
'Very discouraging': Passengers frustrated over grounded flights after FAA system breakdown
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Flights across the country were grounded for several hours Wednesday morning after an outage to Federal Aviation Administration computer systems, Notice to Air Missions System or NOTAM, which is used to communicate with pilots affected airports nationwide, and caused nearly five thousand flights to be delayed or canceled. At Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport,… → Read More
Rhode Island man killed in Connecticut motorcycle crash
Connecticut State Police (Facebook)STONINGTON, Conn. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said a 55-year-old Rhode Island man was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night. The single-motorcycle crash happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Interstate 95 north in Stonington. Police said George Werrbach, of Charlestown, was traveling northbound on I-95, when the car went off the right shoulder of the… → Read More
Proposed septic system changes could cost residents thousands
This is a photo of Dartmouth from 1664 through 2014. (WLNE)DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — A proposed septic change by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has stirred up controversy among municipalities and residents, as the changes could mean high costs for homeowners as much as $50,000. The proposed amendments to Title 5 by the Department of Environmental Protection are part... → Read More
Polls open on Election Day; Rhode Islanders, candidates set out to cast ballots
Gov. Dan McKee is seen waiting in line to vote in Cumberland, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island voters were welcomed at polling places once their doors opened Tuesday morning to cast their ballots and elect the leaders they want to lead their communities and state. Although most midterm elections often see a lesser turnout than... → Read More
West Warwick plans to build memorial plaza in honor of Matthew Dennison
This is a contributed image of Matthew Dennison.WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) – The town of West Warwick is planning to build a memorial plaza in honor of Matthew Dennison, a teen who was killed in a crash earlier this year. At a West Warwick Town Council meeting Tuesday night, councilors heard from contractors for the project, who discussed the current... → Read More
One person dies in morning house fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — One person died in a house fire on Hazel Street this morning, fire officials confirm to ABC6. The fire started just before 5 a.m. on Hazel Street. Fire officials knocked the fire down quickly, but tell ABC6 news reporter Yanni Tragellis a woman died in the fire. This is a developing news story, information will be... → Read More
Kalus calls on McKee to lower energy prices, governor refutes claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Less than four weeks from Election Day and a decision on who will win the governor’s race in Rhode Island, the two leading candidates, Ashley Kalus and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, continue their back-and-forth on many of the issues at the forefront of residents. At an “Eggs and Issues” gubernatorial forum hosted by the Northern Rhode... → Read More
Providence Schools hosting career fair in search for teachers
Providence Public Schools building. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Providence Public School Department will host a career fair Tuesday morning in hopes to hire and fill a number of open positions. The fair will start at 9 a.m. at the PCTA Fieldhouse on Fricker Street. When schools first opened in August, the district had more than 200 substitute teachers to help... → Read More
Department of Administration to consider pay increases for department heads
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Administration will meet Monday morning to discuss potential pay increases for 13 cabinet directors. If approved, the increases will see each of the members receive ten-thousand-dollar plus pay increases. Ranging from a $15,000/year raise, all the way to a $60,000/year. Monday’s 10 a.m. meeting is open to the public, both in... → Read More
Department of Administration to consider pay increases for cabinet directors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Administration will meet Monday morning to discuss potential pay increases for 13 cabinet directors. If approved, the increases will see each of the members receive ten-thousand-dollar plus pay increases. Ranging from a $15,000/year raise, all the way to a $60,000/year. Monday’s 10 a.m. meeting is open to the public, both in... → Read More
Rehoboth residents to vote on withdrawing K-8 schools Saturday
REHOBOTH, Mass. (WLNE) — A vote in Rehoboth on whether to withdraw K-8 students from the regional school district is set for this Saturday. The proposed break-up would leave Rehoboth to elect its own school committee to run the K-8 schools or continue to operate as part of the regional school district. The high school will stay regionalized. The meeting... → Read More
$1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on the line Friday
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., (WLNE) — A historic Mega Millions jackpot is on the line Friday night, after another winless draw Tuesday, the Mega Millions prize has now grown to an estimated $1.1 billion, the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history. Nobody has picked all five numbers and the Mega ball correctly since April, but players at the Martins Sunoco in... → Read More
Bristol celebrates 237th annual 4th of July parade
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) – The longest-running 4th of July celebration is back for the 237th annual celebration. The Bristol 4th of July Celebration on Monday stepped off at just after 10:30 a.m., starting at the intersection of Chestnut and Hope St. Parade-goers called the historic celebration the place to be on the 4th of July. “We’re a little cooky. There’s... → Read More