Cranston – On November 2, 2016 the Cranston Police Department Detective Division received information that a male subject would be selling a large quantity of counterfeit merchandise at a yard sale on November 4, 2016 in the City of Cranston. Detectives identified a suspect and located the yard sale as 45 Cliffdale Avenue. Upon further […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today appointed Tina Cane of Rumford as Rhode Island Poet Laureate. Cane replaces Rick Benjamin, who resigned late last year to accept a teaching and administrative position at the University of California, Santa Barbara. «I am thrilled to have Tina serve as our new State Poet Laureate,» said […]readmore
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – November 4, 2016 – NTB® Tire & Service Centers (http://www.ntb.com/) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in East Providence, RI. This is the first NTB location in the state. The store is located at 520 Taunton Avenue. The store is equipped with eight service bays and […]readmore
PODCAST LPR NEWS Warwick – U.S. Senators Jack Reed joined, Governor Gina Raimondo U.S. Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin, state and community leaders at the grand opening of the new Marine Trades, Shipfitting and Welding Program at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC). The new training being offered will build on the […]readmore
NARRAGANSETT, RI – Four years after Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast in October 2012 and damaged several coastal wildlife refuges and marshes in Rhode Island and other communities, a new, federally-funded saltmarsh restoration project is underway within the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge on the Narrow River. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined […]readmore
Hundreds of events highlight impact, importance of expanding apprenticeships WASHINGTON – Employers, unions, community colleges, and others are hosting hundreds of open houses and other events to commemorate the second annual National Apprenticeship Week, Nov. 14-20, 2016. <https://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/NAW/> The department’s call to action is to register 600 events to double last year’s number. These events […]readmore
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 3, 2016 – Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 1931 Smith St. in North Providence on Saturday, November 12 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer North Providence residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low […]readmore
Rhode Island – 11/03/16 Friends I just finished a press conference introducing Ann Assumpico as the 13th Colonel of the Rhode Island State Police From the moment I met her, I was immediately blown away. She has an infectious energy, optimism and determination. She’s a native Rhode Islander who has spent the last 40 years […]readmore
Governor promotes a ‘trooper’s trooper’ from the RISP command staff Assumpico will be first woman to lead RISP PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo named Ann C. Assumpico as the 13th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police. Assumpico started her career in law enforcement nearly 40 years ago as a corrections officer at […]readmore
Henry Ridgwell A new law in Ukraine forcing senior officials to declare their wealth has revealed the scale of riches held by those in power. Members of the Cabinet alone hold $7 million in cash. Other lawmakers declared luxury cars, expensive watches and artwork. Analysts say the revelations show how far Ukraine still has to […]readmore