Student breakfast participation linked to improved behavior and academic performance. *Boston, MA (March 4, 2019)—* During the 2017-2018 school year, dairy farmers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont provided a little over $85,000 in funding to eligible schools who also participate in the National School Meals program to implement or enhance their […]readmore
Cabinet Directors to Hold STEAM Events This Week PROVIDENCE, RI– Governor Gina M. Raimondo today issued a proclamation declaring March as ‘STEAM Month’ in Rhode Island. Under the Governor’s leadership, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) drive Rhode Island’s economy and are critical to preparing every student for jobs of tomorrow. STEAM Month highlights the work […]readmore
Rhode Island Joins National Girls Go CyberStart Initiative PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Education today announced that female students from Rhode Island high schools are invited to compete in the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program. This opportunity for students to explore their interests in cybersecurity and computer science […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Miriam Hospital has been named among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation by IBM Watson Health. The annual report “spotlights the best–performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard using publicly available data for clinical, operational, and patient satisfaction metrics.” Divided into four categories, the list grouped The […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Lifespan Board of Directors recently elected two new members – Ziya L. Gokaslan, M.D., FACS and Sarah T. “Sally” Dowling, J.D., L.L.M.. The volunteer board, which includes clinical, business and community leaders, oversees the leading health care system and largest employer in the state, guided by its mission: Delivering health with […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 4, 2019 — Joseph A. Nagle, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Rhode Island, has announced that he will retire as of July 1, 2019 after successfully leading the state’s largest dental insurer for 27 years. “I am privileged to have been at the helm of Rhode Island’s leading dental benefits provider during a time […]readmore
Renovations of the station will begin April 1st to ensure continued fire safety on west end of Pawtucket PAWTUCKET – The Department of Public Safety has announced upgrades to the Columbus Avenue Fire Station, assuring that the closure will not interrupt residents’ public safety services. The renovations, needed for the health and safety of the city’s firefighters, […]readmore
On March 2, 2019, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Pawtucket Police began investigating a possible shots fired call in the area of Bloodgood St. A short time later, police were called to 21 Appleton Ave for a victim of a gunshot wound. The victim, a 24 year old male of Woonsocket, RI, was found to have […]readmore
On March 2, 2019, Pawtucket Police responded to 560 Prospect St., apt#365, for the report of a shooting. Two victims were located on scene and transported to RI Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A suspect was brought in for further questioning by detectives. After further investigation, detectives charged Jose Rodriguez (30) of 560 Prospect St., […]readmore
Colonel James M. Manni today became the 14th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police after being sworn in by Governor Gina M. Raimondo during a formal ceremony attended by hundreds of well-wishers at the Rhode Island State House. «It is truly an honor and a privilege to be chosen as your Superintendent,» Colonel Manni […]readmore