PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today: “As First Lady, Nancy Reagan served as a symbol of comfort and strength for millions of Americans during a pivotal time in our history. In recent years, she gained a new generation of admirers as a relentless advocate for Alzheimer’s disease awareness […]readmore
*Nancy Reagan was the ninth of ten First Ladies born in New York, the «mother state» of presidential wives; the others were Elizabeth Monroe, Hannah Van Buren, Julia Tyler, Abigail Fillmore, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Frances Cleveland, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy and Barbara Bush.readmore
«After discussing the situation with students, staff, faculty, and other university stakeholders, we have decided to decline the request of CBS Films to use UMass Dartmouth as a site for filming Patriots Day. We have concluded that the production activities would be too disruptive to our campus community. We are hopeful that the movie does […]readmore
The late Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann, of Newport, earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and several other medals for his meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed hosted a special medal ceremony in Cranston honoring the late Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann. Senator Reed presented the family of […]readmore
Pawtucket – For the 34th year, Pawtucket residents, city officials, elected leaders and visitors gathered to celebrate the first in a series of St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrations around the state. The parade stepped off at noon from Division Street behind McCoy Stadium and proceeded along Walcott Street en route to Pawtucket City Hall on […]readmore
Rhode Island – Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that earlier this morning members of the Rhode Island State Police arrested a Pawtucket woman for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs-2nd Offense and Duty to Stop for an Accident Resulting in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement on signing the Twin River Tiverton Proposal Legislation: «Together with leaders in the House and Senate, we took action focused on keeping economic development and jobs here in Rhode Island, and protecting our state’s third-largest revenue source so that we can continue to invest […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by federal and state officials as well as representatives from business and education, will announce the launch of a comprehensive statewide computer science initiative at Tolman High School on Monday, March 7, 2016. «If we want our kids to have the best opportunities in our tech-driven economy, […]readmore
DETROIT—Statement by Detroit Federation of Teachers Interim President Ivy Bailey on the social media threat made against the teachers and principal of Cass Technical High School. The writer threatened to take action on Friday. At the request of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, an emergency meeting was held this afternoon with Detroit Public Schools officials, […]readmore
The late Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann, of Newport, earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and several other medals for his meritorious service during Operation Iraqi Freedom CRANSTON, RI – On Friday, March 4 at 3:30 p.m., U.S. Senator Jack Reed will host a special medal ceremony honoring the late Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann. Senator […]readmore