Michael Bowman CAPITOL HILL—A battle over emergency aid to an American town with contaminated drinking water delayed Senate action on a major overhaul of the U.S. energy sector that could reduce Europe’s dependence on natural gas from Russia and U.S. dependence on strategic minerals from China.On Thursday, Senate Democrats, joined by a handful of Republicans, […]Load more...
SAUGUS – February 4, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded Green Communities designation grants totaling $338,605 to Essex ($130,270) and Saugus ($208,335) to fund clean energy projects. These North Shore municipalities became Green Communities in the ninth round of designations in December. «Cities and towns across the state are progressing toward a clean, affordable […]Load more...
Providence Children’s Museum is the BEST place for school vacation fun! The Museum is open daily during vacation, Saturday, February 13 – Sunday, February 21 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with special activities and performances all week long: *Heart Smart** **Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM* Celebrate […]Load more...
Providence – Almost four years after creating a multidisciplinary Palliative Care Program and joining 10 other pioneering organizations nationally to support the Conversation Project with a goal of promoting discussions about palliative care and end-of-life decisions, Care New England Health System is bringing palliative care into the outpatient setting. In addition to an inpatient consult […]Load more...
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces members of the Cranston Police Special Victims Unit; along with RI Human Trafficking Task Force- Homeland Security Investigation (Providence), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Providence Police Department conducted a “Sting Operation” targeting “Johns” who respond to escort advertisements on “Backpage.com”. On Friday, […]Load more...
Mayor Elorza Announces Campaign to Address Summer Learning Loss Summer
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced the Summer of Learning campaign to address the issue of summer learning loss which disproportionally affects low-income students and students of color in the public school system. «Each year, summer learning loss causes our kids to fall behind in their education,» said Mayor Elorza. «I asked a talented […]Load more...
Raimondo, Algiere, Azzinaro Highlight Career-Readiness Partnership Westerly Higher Education and
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo spoke about the importance of creating a new economy in Rhode Island filled with high-skill, high-wage jobs near the future site of the Westerly Higher Education and Job Skills Center. She was joined by Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere, Representative Samuel A. Azzinaro, CCRI President Dr. Meghan […]Load more...
Westerly – más de 100 personas se reunieron en la estación del tren en Westerly para celebrar la construcción del centro de educación y formación al trabador. Raimondo, nuestra prioridad es ampliar las oportunidades para los obreros de Rhode Island, entrenándolos con las habilidades laborales para el futuro. La transformación del mercado laboral busca reclutar […]Load more...
At approximately 12:25 PM, the Rhode Island State Police Hope Valley Barracks received a 911 call from a male resident of 269 Skunk Hill Road in Exeter. The caller advised that he had found both his mother and step sister deceased in their residence, located at 269 A Skunk Hill Road. Troopers were met on […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Curt Spaulding an administrator from the Environmental Protection Agency and a team of experts to discuss the city’s resiliency and preparedness for the long-term effects of the global climate crisis. «A resilient city is one that’s prepared to adapt and continue to move forward no matter what challenges […]Load more...