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Woonsocket Police Department introduces K-9 unit

WPD K-9 unit returns after 25-year hiatus WOONSOCKET, RI: Chief Thomas Oates announced today, at an afternoon press conference, the launch of the Woonsocket Police Department’s new K-9 unit. Chief Oates, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and K-9 officer Jason Berthelette participated in the introduction of the department’s police dog, Aspen. «I made a commitment to this […]Load more...

LPR Noticias

Hundreds attend swearing-in ceremony for Colonel Ann Assumpico

PROVIDENCE, RI – (January 30, 2017) Colonel Ann C. Assumpico today was officially sworn in by Governor Gina M. Raimondo as the 13th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police in a formal ceremony attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers, state and local officials and other well-wishers from throughout New England. She has been […]Load more...

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Brown’s Annenberg Institute to remodel approach to confronting educational inequality

PROVIDENCE, R.I.* [Brown University] — Brown University’s Annenberg Institute for School Reform has reached an important moment as it approaches its 25th anniversary in 2018. As the University prepares to launch a search for the institute’s next director, Annenberg will refocus its mission and add strength to its capacity to serve the community, the region […]Load more...

Comunidad

ACLU SETS UP HOTLINE FOR UHIP-RELATED FOOD STAMP COMPLAINTS

In recognition of a continuing backlog causing undue hardship to hundreds of poor residents, the ACLU of Rhode Island has set up a telephone hotline for people to call if they are having trouble with their SNAP (food stamp) application being processed in a timely manner.   The hotline is a supplement to a pending […]Load more...

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Statement from the Governor about the FRA’s plan for a

«I appreciated the opportunity to meet today with Charlestown leaders to discuss their concerns about the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed high-speed Northeast Corridor Rail Line. I am very pleased that Providence is included as a major hub of the line, which promises to have a significant positive impact on the state’s quality of life and […]Load more...