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
El coronel James M. Manni se convirtió el viernes en el 14º Superintendente de la Policía Estatal de Rhode Island después de haber sido juramentado por la Gobernadora Gina M. Raimondo durante una ceremonia formal a la que asistieron cientos de personas de la Casa del Estado de Rhode Island. «Es un verdadero honor y un […]readmore
Providence, RI – Statement by the Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Freedom on the Sub-A of House Bill 5125 — The Reproductive Privacy Act: The Rhode Island Coalition for Reproductive Freedom (The Coalition) is proud to support the Sub-A of House Bill 5125 — The Reproductive Privacy Act (RPA). The Coalition thanks Chairwoman Anastasia Williams […]readmore
VOA News/Aline Barros & June Soh BETHESDA, MARYLAND — Jacqueline Landaverde, 17, applied to colleges hoping to study political science and law. Kevin Palma, also 17, wants to major in health sciences and eventually become a cardiovascular surgeon. While both live in Massachusetts and were born in the U.S., their parents weren’t. They came to the […]readmore
VOA News/AP CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. — America’s newest capsule for astronauts rocketed Saturday toward the International Space Station on a high-stakes test flight by Space XThe only passenger was a life-size test dummy, named Ripley after the lead character in the “Alien” movies. SpaceX needs to nail the debut of its crew Dragon capsule before putting […]readmore