Legislation would authorize $200 million over the next five years for the Lifespan Respite Care Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that would authorize $200 million in funding over the next five years to continue building coordinated […]readmore
This job fair is free and open to the public. No registration is required for Job Seekers. Free parking will be available onsite and additional overflow parking will be available at the BankNewport corporate offices at 184 John Clark Road. Part-time, full-time & seasonal positions from different industries will be available. There are still booths […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the department’s Traffic Division is continuing to investigate a single car crash that occurred on March 31, 2019, at approximately 8:45 PM. The crashoccurred on Olney Arnold Road in the area of Oakridge Drive. The 10-year-old boy, who was the back seat passenger, […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today asked the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to «formally rescind the Sakonnet River Bridge 2013 Revised ROD (Record of Decision).» The request was made in a letter sent to the FHWA Division Administrator. The 2013 ROD, in effect, granted federal authority to the state to impose tolls on […]readmore
Local events are part of national effort to install 100,000 alarms in 2 weeks PROVIDENCE, RI., April 2, 2019—The American Red Cross in Rhode Island seeks volunteers to help install 100,000 FREE smoke alarms during a two-week push of Sound the Alarm home fire safety events next month. People can register now at SoundTheAlarm.org/RhodeIsland to volunteer at home fire […]readmore
First meeting to be held on April 4th, at 6:00 pm at Baldwin School Pawtucket In an effort to promote more resident engagement, Mayor Grebien has announced a revised format to the community meetings taking place this year. The first of the series will be held on Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 pm at Baldwin […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the department’s Traffic Division is investigating a single car crash that occurred on March 31, 2019, at approximately 8:45 PM. The crashoccurred on Olney Arnold Road in the area of Oakridge Drive. A vehicle described as 2018 Nissan Altima with three occupants, including […]readmore
East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), announced that the university and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will collaborate in the training of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree students in a wide range of disciplines to help improve public health […]readmore
National winners from Narragansett High School and Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts to be honored in ceremony, in partnership with Cox Communications WASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) – C‑SPAN and Cox Communications will visit Narragansett High School and Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts on April 3rd to honor local winners for C‑SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. During […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to tackle national priorities and help young Americans strengthen their communities and our nation while reducing the burden of student debt, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative John B. Larson (D-CT) are leading the charge to expand and promote national service opportunities and help make college more affordable. […]readmore