By VOA News Bail for the leader of a Mexican megachurch nearly doubled to $90 million after prosecutors expanded charges against him, including child rape, and possession of child pornography. The new bail ruling by a Los Angeles judge ensures Naason Joaquin Garcia, of the Guadalajara-based La Luz del Mundo church (Light of the World church) […]readmore
SAUGUS — Chief Michael Ricciardelli reports that three Saugus Police Officers were stabbed this morning when investigating a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Police responded to a residence on Tuttle Street on Thursday at approximately 7:20 a.m. to investigate a report of a stolen U-Haul rental vehicle that had not been returned. STEVEN SOSSONG, […]readmore
Sanitizers with less than 60% ethanol are ineffective by Peter Urban, AARP The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers to avoid hand sanitizers that do not contain at least 60 percent ethanol, saying these “subpotent” products are not effective in stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus associated with COVID-19 disease. The warning comes as […]readmore
As part of an ongoing bridge preservation project for the structurally deficient Stony Lane Bridge in North Kingstown, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will put a lane split in place in both directions on Route 4 starting Friday, August 14. The lane split will be located between Exit 3 (Route 102/Wickford) and Exit […]readmore
Funding will support agencies resuming programming in Phase 3 that benefits older adults with daytime care needs PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of Governor Raimondo’s efforts to strengthen Rhode Island’s long-term care system, the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS) and the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) today announced a joint effort to provide financial […]readmore
On Friday, July 31, the Providence Public School District published “Reopening Strong,” a 75-page reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year. The draft plan, which will continue to be refined as the district approaches the first day of school on August 31, includes details on learning scenarios, health and safety protocols, social-emotional supports and key […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Thomson International Inc. is recalling red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020 through the present. The onions are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal […]readmore
In letters sent to the House and Senate leadership of the RI legislature, the ACLU of RI and 13 other mental health, civil rights, and youth advocacy organizations urged the passage of a budget provision to extend reimbursement funding currently available for School Resource Officers (SROs) to critically needed mental and behavioral health support professionals for students. The provision […]readmore
Los hombres miran el mal durante la prescencia de la tormenta Isaias en Santo Domingo Por Voz de América El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos mantuvo este viernes la trayectoria del huracán Isaías a través de las Bahamas y cerca de la costa del Atlántico de la Florida el sábado. El más reciente parte […]readmore
Nursing home workers at five facilities postpone plans to strike on August 5 as they continue to push for better standards On Thursday, July 30, caregivers at five nursing homes facilities – Charlesgate Nursing Center, Bannister House, Genesis Pawtucket Nursing Center, Hopkins Manor, and Genesis Greenville – agreed to suspend plans to strike on August […]readmore