EXETER, RI – A 17-year-old West Warwick teenager died after his car crashed into a tree and rolled over on Victory Highway (Route 102) in Exeter around 2:30 p.m. today. The victim’s identity is not being released at this time pending notification of family. Rhode Island State Police Captain Matthew Moynihan said the teenager was […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Los estudiantes de último año de secundaria tienen hasta el 16 de febrero para solicitar becas universitarias de hasta $80.000 de la Fundación Rhode Island. A través de la Beca Roger Williams, se ayuda a los estudiantes de Rhode Island que aprecian y adoptan los valores y el legado de Roger Williams […]readmore
BOSTON – February 6, 2017 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a grant of $1 million in federal funds to the Town of Yarmouth for a tidal restoration project in the Parkers River. The project will replace an undersized bridge on Route 28, eliminate a severe tidal restriction, and improve fish passage, salt marsh growth […]readmore
In advance of vote on EPA nominee Pruitt, Reed joins with environmental, education, and conservation leaders to strategize on safeguarding RI’s environment PROVIDENCE, RI – During a meeting with leading environmental advocates, educators, conservationists, and state officials, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced he will oppose President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]readmore
EXETER, RI – (Feb. 6, 2017) Rhode Island State Police are investigating a fatal single-car crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. this afternoon on Victory Highway, Route 102, In Exeter, near the intersection of Route 3. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. No other details are being released at this time. […]readmore
As a part of work toward Rhode Island’s ambitious 90-90-90 HIV testing and treatment targets, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging people to take advantage of expanded hours for free, anonymous HIV testing on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Tuesday, February 7th. Testing will take place on February 7th from noon […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today will meet with Timothy J. Sloan, CEO of Wells Fargo to demand answers following revelations that thousands of Wells Fargo employees illegally opened accounts for bank customers without their permission, charging additional fees to customers and generating performance incentives for employees and managers. «There continue […]readmore
National Science Foundation awards UMass Dartmouth professor $778,770 to advance science education for English language learners NSF CAREER Award designed to support promising young scientists UMass Dartmouth Assistant Professor Shakhnoza Kayumova, a researcher at the Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in STEM Education, has received a $778,770 National Science Foundation grant to help address […]readmore
Expansion comes as new legislation requiring insurance coverage of naloxone takes effect As part of a coordinated, statewide effort to address Rhode Island’s drug overdose crisis, the North Providence and East Providence Police Departments are working to get naloxone to other municipal police departments whose officers are currently not equipped with the overdose rescue medication. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (February 3, 2017) – The American Red Cross is helping eight families — ten adults, twelve children — after a fire today on Wisdom Avenue, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti, Norman Desautel, and Amy Rodenbaugh. The Red Cross is also providing comfort […]readmore