The Rhode Island State Police are in the initial stages of planning the 2016 Citizens Trooper Academy which will begin October 4th, 2016 and conclude November 15th, 2016 (six consecutive Tuesday evenings.) The times are 6:00 PM – 8:30/9:00 PM. We will be inviting government leaders, members of the media, community leaders, and Rhode Island […]readmore
Latina celebrity begins promoting hashtag #TEAMHUMANITYMIAMI to instill respect and to help reestablish basic human values and relations in the world. (Miami, Fl. September 7, 2016) Colombian-American actress, television host and well-known speaker proposes a new altruistic initiative by launching the hashtag #TEAMHUMANITYMIAMI to help instill respect, love, equality, tolerance and human rights for everyone. […]readmore
EAST GREENWICH, RI – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced over $160,000 in federal funding to help fire departments in East Greenwich and Portsmouth purchase needed safety equipment and enhance training programs. The funding is made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien welcomed Governor Gina Raimondo, Superintendent Patti DiCenso, Pawtucket School Department officials and representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Education, as they gathered to celebrate a $13.8 million renovation to Potter Burns Elementary School on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket. The renovations will include significant improvements to the school which […]readmore
A city in mourning say farewell to James E. Doyle, Pawtucket’s longest-serving mayor Pawtucket – Honorable James E. Doyle, 78, former Mayor of the City of Pawtucket (1998-2011), passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, August 26th, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joan C. (Richer) Doyle for 52 […]readmore
Former Mayor James E. Doyle died Friday night. He was 78. PAWTUCKET – Honorable James E. Doyle, 78, former Mayor of the City of Pawtucket (1998-2011), passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, August 26th, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Joan C. (Richer) Doyle for 52 years. A […]readmore
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