Attleboro Zoo's Future in Private Hands | Providence News

Attleboro Zoo's Future in Private Hands | Providence News

Attleboro’s mayor is exploring privatizing the Capron Park Zoo to tackle a looming $4.7 million budget shortfall—nearly double last year’s deficit. A request for information will go out this fall to gauge interest from private groups, including nonprofits, as the city seeks long-term relief. While the zoo stayed open this year thanks to $900K in funding, the mayor insists this is just the first step in exploring all options. Zoo staff and the longtime curator, concerned for the animals’ welfare, hope operations remain stable regardless of ownership. Surprisingly, public turnout has surged since funding talks began, signaling community support as the zoo’s future unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3979b0428b3dc03

MBTA’s New Wallet-Friendly Moves | Providence News

MBTA’s rolling out wallet-friendly upgrades: starting September 1, test a new two-hour transfer system where you pay the highest fare, using the same payment method. Seven express bus routes ditch the premium fee, now costing just the local fare. Seniors 75+ get free rides with RMV. Commuter Rail’s 50% off monthly passes stay through November, plus weekend companion fares remain just $1. All aimed at making transit more affordable and accessible for everyone. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c9f5851d2c0dc586

Postal Workers Warn of Leadership Threat | Providence News

Rhode Island postal workers are sounding the alarm over potential leadership changes at the U.S. Postal Service, warning that new Republican nominees could threaten bipartisan governance and push the agency toward privatization and political meddling. With mail delivery in southern New England at risk, union leaders stress the vital role the Postal Service plays in keeping communities connected—and urge the public to pressure senators to block these nominations. Despite the confirmation process still underway, workers remain steadfast in their fight to preserve a reliable, public postal system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e9a366ce31a716a8

Dr. Isadore Ramos Legacy Lives On | Providence News

East Providence mourns the passing of Dr. Isadore “Izzy” Ramos, a revered community pillar who died at 89 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident born in 1937, he spent 35 years educating East Providence’s youth before becoming its first African American City Council president and ceremonial mayor. His legacy of service, compassion, and community spirit lives on — honored with a City Hall portrait in 2019 and state flags flown at half-staff. Dr. Ramos leaves behind a family and a city forever shaped by his kindness, inspiring generations to care for one another with the same grace he embodied daily. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e98f520651f5b20

Jury Tours Murder Scene in Duxbury | Providence News

Jurors in the Duxbury triple murder trial are set to tour the Summer Street home where three young children died—strictly controlled, no touching allowed—amid a high-stakes, potentially six-week trial. The prosecution claims premeditation, alleging the defendant orchestrated her husband’s absence to commit the crime, while the defense argues she was mentally unfit due to postpartum depression and medication issues. Her former husband’s testimony reveals chilling details from the months before the tragedy, as both sides prepare to call over 200 witnesses. The court has already sealed sensitive evidence, including 911 calls and autopsy photos, underscoring the case’s profound gravity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e880f9f45b94eaa6