Central Falls, Exeter, and Woonsocket win federal grants for new pumper and ladder trucks to enhance public safety CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $1,601,344 in federal funding to help fire departments in Central Falls, Exeter, and Woonsocket purchase new, state-of-the-art […]readmore
Class of 2020 arrives Sept. 4, new Charlton College building opens, university-wide “This We Believe” dialogue launched UMass Dartmouth will start its new academic year by welcoming the Class of 2020 for move-in day on September 4. Other highlights of the new academic year will be a September-long, university-wide “This We Believe” dialogue focused on […]readmore
Congressman Visits Rhode Island’s Newest Factory and Top Exporter For More Pictures of the Congressman’s Visit to Edesia Click Here NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Edesia was honored to welcome Rhode Island Congressman, Rep. Jim Langevin, to its new state-of-the-art 83-000 square foot facility today. The Congressman, who represents North Kingstown, was given a tour of […]readmore
RI – Certain Entenmann’s Products Recalled Due to the Presence of Plastic The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that certain Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Variety Packs are being recalled due to the presence of small pieces of plastic. The products’ best-by dates, descriptions, and UPC codes […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) today held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new corporate campus in Johnston, RI. The company announced in March plans to build a new campus for 3,200 colleagues, primarily from a Cranston location with a lease set to expire in 2018. Citizens Bank executives were joined […]readmore
Lower definition of «elevated blood lead levels» in young children to match CDC Providence – «There is no amount of lead in a child’s blood that can be considered safe,» said HUD Secretary Castro. «We have an obligation to the families we serve to protect their children. By aligning our standard with the one used […]readmore
BOSTON – August 31, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $346,292 in grants to support local efforts to address and treat polluted runoff from roads and paved surfaces to protect coastal water quality. The grants, provided by the Office of Coastal Zone Management’s (CZM) Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR) Grant Program, were awarded to Medford, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered all Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings beginning at sunrise on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunrise on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in memory of former Pawtucket Mayor James E. Doyle, who […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, RI: Today, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced plans for the City of Woonsocket to dedicate the new Little League field at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Woonsocket native and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Napoleon “Nap” Lajoie at a ceremony scheduled for 3 pm on September 5. Monday’s dedication ceremony on […]readmore
Providence – Students, staff and families of Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School attended the third Annual Back to School Bash held in the school yard, where they enjoyed carnival games and met their new teachers and Principal Courtney Monterecy. Mayor Elorza welcome students and famikies back to another school year. This event aims to provide […]readmore