WARWICK, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo along with Scott Jensen, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, joined the faculty, staff and students of New England Institute of Technology’s Shipbuilding/Marine and Advanced Manufacturing Institute (SAMI) at a celebration to commemorate the 150 students who have completed an intensive 300 hour machinist training […]Load more...
Cranston – Today was a solemn day for the Cranston Police Department as they said their final goodbye to K-9 Bosco. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that today, K-9 Bosco was laid to rest. Bosco received a traditional police escort to Final Gift Cremations, 2 Daniels Way, Cranston. There was a viewing […]Load more...
JAMESTOWN – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) wants to remind all commercial and private entities that utilize oversized and overweight vehicles about the Authority’s requirements for crossing the Newport Pell and Mount Hope Bridges. Due to ongoing construction on both bridges, RITBA and the Rhode Island State Police are strictly enforcing the […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo welcomed GE Digital’s new Rhode Island employees at their temporary office space in Providence, as part of her focus on growing Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing and innovation economy. Businesses are taking a fresh look at Rhode Island because of the state’s investments in education and workforce training. In […]Load more...
Roundtable discussion will highlight emphasis GE Digital is placing on hiring Rhode Islanders, and often overlooked or underrepresented candidates, for these high-wage jobs PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Tuesday, Governor Raimondo will welcome new employees of GE Digital in Providence. The Governor will be joined by GE Digital’s Chief Technology Officer of Digital Workplace Technology Jeff […]Load more...
Drake Shatters 32-Year AMA Record for Most Nominations in a Single Year with 13 Nominations Rihanna Earns Seven Nominations, While Adele and Justin Bieber Tie with Five Nominations Each 2016 Artist of the Year Nominees include Adele, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Drake, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Twenty One Pilots, Carrie Underwood and The Weeknd Los […]Load more...
CENTRAL FALLS – In a private ceremony Sunday morning, Mayor James Diossa named Summer Street in Central Falls “Viola Davis Way” after Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Viola Davis. The speaking program included words from Mayor Diossa, Former Chief Justice Frank Williams, Bishop Stephen Harper, and Viola Davis. At the ceremony, which was held inside […]Load more...
RI – On Sunday, October 9th, 2016, at approximately 11:00 AM, a member of the Uniform Division assigned to the Scituate Barracks was assisting a disabled motor vehicle on Route 146 South, just north of Route 116 in the Town of Lincoln. Trooper Jeremy Gaucher was outside of his marked cruiser with emergency overhead lights […]Load more...
PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who introduced the bipartisan BABIES Act earlier this year to make federal buildings more family-friendly by expanding access to baby-changing stations, issued the following statement after President Obama signed the proposal into law: «Federal buildings are paid for by taxpayers and it’s important to ensure that they […]Load more...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for the construction of a new $15-million
Ceremony Central Falls – The new Blackstone Valley community health center is expected to offer more services and extended hours, soon at the new, state-of-the-art health center. Saturday’s groundbreaking also included an appearance by Emmy award winning actress Viola Davis, who grew up in Central Falls. The new Neighborhood Health Station will be located in […]Load more...