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Lifespan Community Health Institute’s targeted COVID-19 testing in the community

https://www.facebook.com/LPRNEWS/videos/315135669592283 Lifespan is currently providing COVID-19 mobile testing opportunities that target high-risk populations including persons with disabilities, the elderly, and Black and Latinx individuals.  The Lifespan Community Health Institute is leading this effort, and providing the mobile testing opportunities in partnership with community organizations including : the Providence Housing Authority, the Central Falls Housing Authority, […]Load more...

LPR Noticias

Talcott Ave Shooting

On 8/25/20, at approximately 8:40 PM, Pawtucket Police responded to 69 Talcott Ave for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, a 20 year old male was found on scene with non-life-threatening injuries sustained from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.  The male was taken to RI Hospital for treatment.  A suspect wearing a dark […]Load more...

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Servicio Postal insta a votantes a solicitar y devolver boletas

Por Voz de América  El director general del Servicio Postal de Estados Unidos, Louis DeJoy, advirtió que los votantes deben solicitar boletas para votar por correo al menos 15 días antes de las elecciones del 3 de noviembre para asegurarse de que tienen tiempo suficiente para recibir su boleta, completarla y enviarla por correo a los […]Load more...

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OPINION/KIM KECK: What is the future of telemedicine?

By Kim Keck It seems almost surreal that just five months ago, telemedicine was still widely considered a “nice to have” and not a “need to have.” As soon as the coronavirus pandemic hit Rhode Island with full force, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island quickly made the decision to provide coverage for […]Load more...

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Cicilline Votes to Restore Full Funding and Service of U.S.

In emergency session, House Democrats vote to overrule Postmaster General DeJoy’s “operational changes” WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee voted to fully restore the “operational changes” and fully fund the United States Postal Service. Earlier in the day, he spoke on the House floor about […]Load more...

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State Police Make Several Arrests as part of Stepped-up Enforcement

The Rhode Island State Police today report six out of state residents were arrested and numerous motor vehicle summons issued after the first week of stepped-up enforcement on Block Island. Additional Troopers, including members of the Division’s Traffic Safety Unit, were deployed to Block Island for enhanced traffic enforcement on Friday, August 21, and ended the first of three weeks with six […]Load more...