PROVIDENCE, RI (August 13, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 1 Family (2 adults — 3 Children) after a fire yesterday on Rugby St. in Providence, RI. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Steven Carr and Norman Desautel III. The Red Cross is also providing comfort […]readmore
CUMBERLAND, RI (August 14, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 1 family, 4 adults, 2 children after a fire yesterday on Owens Dr., Cumberland, RI. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti and Devin Lillay. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal […]readmore
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Secretary Gorbea sends postcards urging eligible Rhode Islanders to register to vote PROVIDENCE, RI – Eligible Rhode Islanders who have not registered to vote yet will receive a postcard this week from Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea urging them to register so they can vote in elections this fall. The postcards provide information to […]readmore
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE HEAT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * LOCATIONS…AWAY FROM THE IMMEDIATE […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today joined Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Eric S. Rosengren at AS220 in Providence to celebrate the seven Rhode Island cities and towns that won design grants as part of the Working Cities Challenge. The winners include teams from Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Newport, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 11, 2016) – The Red Cross will host a new volunteer orientation at the American Red Cross Providence Office at 105 Gano Street, Providence on Friday, August 26 from 10 -11 a.m. The Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and […]readmore
BOSTON – August 11, 2016 – In an effort to increase public access for fishers and boaters across the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced the completion of 11 fishing and boating access projects valued at more than $1.9 million that include boat ramp and fishing pier renovations, parking lot improvements and a new dock. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – August 11, 2016 – Rhode Island is making progress when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Rhode Island […]readmore
BOSTON – August 10, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the launch of a seafood marketing program aimed to increase awareness and demand for local seafood products and support Massachusetts’ fishing and seafood industries. The Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program kicked off its formal marketing efforts this weekend, participating in the 5th annual Boston Seafood […]readmore