Here are some of The Providence Journal’s most-read stories for the week of Jan. 5,supported by your subscriptions. Two years after Rhode Island legalized the recreational sale and limited home growing of cannabis, police say they are still contending with a thriving illegal marijuana market that could be responsible for half, if not more, of all the … Read more
When the settlement of New London was founded in 1646, it became the best harbor between Boston and New York. The harbor quickly became an epicenter for trading and whaling, becoming the third busiest whaling port after New Bedford and Nantucket in Massachusetts. However, the harbor’s rocky waters soon became troublesome for business, leading to … Read more
Wildfires had crept close to the Pacific Palisades before. Just in 2018, the catastrophic Woolsey fire wreaked havoc in nearby Malibu. There’d been other close calls: evacuations because of a brush fire in 2019. A blaze chewing through steep remote terrain nearby the following year. And yet, even as flames roared through the hillsides flanking … Read more
Family vacations can be far from relaxing for parents, but staying at an all-inclusive family resort can change that by eliminating much of the stress and decision-making that comes with travel. From meals to activities, these resorts take care of the details, letting you focus on making memories. Even better? Some all-inclusive resorts offer deals … Read more
The Pop-Tart mascot runs across the field prior to the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl between the Miami Hurricanes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Pop-Tarts were invented in Michigan. | Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Over the past century or so, Michigan businesses, universities and lone entrepreneurs have … Read more
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 10 drawing 09-23-39-65-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 3 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 2 numbers from Jan. 10 drawing … Read more
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Evening Journal. See the archives at delawareonline.com. Jan. 12, 1935, Journal – Every Evening Amelia Earhart flies over California after Pacific hop The Mackay Radio reported today that Amelia Earhart was flying over Santa Cruz, Calif., at 10:49 … Read more
A new Sheetz will officially open at 9 a.m. Jan. 16 in Brimfield Township. The Brimfield Township Sheetz will celebrate a grand opening Thursday on Sanctuary View Drive, off of state Route 43. An event will start at 9 a.m. outside the store, with multiple prizes awarded to those attending, the company said in a … Read more
Menards home improvement stores nationwide are partnering with local food pantries for a food drive. Store locations in Pekin, Peoria, and Washington are serving as donation drop sites for area food pantries. The store has been conducting food drives over the past decade, according to spokesperson Jeff Abbott. This one will run through March and … Read more
Senate President Ty Masterson listens during a hearing on Oct. 2, 2024. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab made the headlines he expected from announcing his run for governor 22 months before the 2026 general election. But the instant I heard about his announcement, my thoughts turned to the man whose ambitions … Read more