On November 13, 2016 at approximately 4:00 am the Pawtucket Police Department responded to 132 Harrison St for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival the officers were meet by the victim(s), who informed officers that they heard someone knock on their bedroom window but when they looked outside the suspect(s) attempted to hid. This occurred […]readmore
On November 12, 2016, the Pawtucket Police Department responded to 198 Sisson St for reports of a possible shooting. Upon arrival, the officers discovered a 21 year old male victim with a gunshot(s) wound. The victim was transported to Pawtucket Memorial Hospital for life-threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. The […]readmore
This is an open letter to President-elect Trump. I want you to know that America expects better of you as president than what it saw in the campaign you ran. You are now to be our president, and that brings new responsibilities. I hope you feel the call of history to live up to them. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (November 11, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping eleven people in three families after a fire today on Curtis Street, Providence. * Family 1 has one adult, three children * Family 2 has two adults, three children * Family 3 has one adult, one child The Red Cross provided assistance to […]readmore
BURLINGTON, VT — Today, Democracy for America announced that its founder, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, will be ending his position as a Special Advisor to the grassroots progressive political action committee. Gov. Howard Dean founded Democracy for America in 2004 and served as its Chair following his historic campaign for President. Dean turned the […]readmore
Warwick – On Friday, Veteran’s Day, at the Warwick Mall Operation Stand Down RI had setup informational tents to help veterans with housing benefits, enrolling in the VA and also find jobs. Operation Stand Down RI mission is to end homelessness among veterans. OSDRI Executive Director Erik Wallin said “Many of them come back and […]readmore
Bristol – Friday’s Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Veteran Home in Bristol started with Welcome remarks from B.G. Rick Baccus, USA (Ret), Administrator of RI Veterans Home. The Posting of Colors was the U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team, Bristol and the National Anthem was performed by the Mt. Hope High School Band. The […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement: «On Veterans Day, we express our profound gratitude to the brave men and women who have answered our nation’s call to serve and protect us. We will never forget that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans are safeguarded by the service and sacrifice […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Providence School Board. «Serving on the Providence School Board is a great opportunity for those passionate about public service and ensuring that students receive an outstanding education,» said Mayor Elorza. «I look […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will join the Bristol Veterans Council to co-host the state’s official Veterans Day ceremony at the RI Veterans Home on Friday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. She will be joined by members of the Congressional delegation, Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn, and other dignitaries to salute the […]readmore