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Central Falls Celebrates Grand Opening of New High School, Marking Historic Investment in Students and Future
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Central Falls Celebrates Grand Opening of New High School, Marking

LPR News March 30, 2026

CENTRAL FALLS, RI–Students, families, educators, city leaders, and state and federal officials gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Central Falls High School, marking a historic investment in the city’s future. Nearly a century after the opening of the city’s original high school, the new state-of-the-art facility at 10 Higginson Avenue officially […]Read More

Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris to Make Affordable Housing Announcement
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Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay

LPR News March 30, 2026

Providence, RI – On Wednesday, April 1st, Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris will announce new legislation that will eliminate a significant barrier to the construction of affordable housing. The proposed legislation is the latest in a long series of actions the Council has taken to address the housing crisis. The […]Read More

Mount Pleasant High School Principal Publishes Three Poetry Collections Inspired by Love, Leadership, and Life
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Mount Pleasant High School Principal Publishes Three Poetry Collections Inspired

LPR News March 30, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI  – Mount Pleasant High School Principal Wobberson Torchon can now add published author to his resume after publishing not one, not two, but three poetry collections. Where The Tides Spoke For The First Time, Echoes of My Heart and Surges of My Heart (Under Your Pillow) each offer a deeply personal look into Principal Torchon’s life, relationships, […]Read More

RI Hospitality Education Foundation Launches Statewide Workforce Training Initiative to Prepare Rhode Island for FIFA World Cup 2026™
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RI Hospitality Education Foundation Launches Statewide Workforce Training Initiative to

LPR News March 27, 2026

Free training program funded in part by Real Jobs RI will help equip 1,500 hospitality workers for increased tourism, global visitors and elevated service demands (Cranston, RI) – March 24, 2026 – As Rhode Island prepares for the regional impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™, including increased visitation tied to the seven tournament matches scheduled at nearby […]Read More

R.I. ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive on the run 8 years arrested in Guatemala
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R.I. ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive on the run 8 years arrested

LPR News March 27, 2026

WASHINGTON – A man wanted for a 2017 murder in Providence, Rhode Island, was arrested Tuesday in Guatemala.  John E. Nunez, 36, is wanted by the Providence Police Department for the July 1, 2017, murder of 22-year-old Devin Burney. [cid:image002.png@01DCBC65.77401740]Nunez is alleged to have evaded law enforcement since the killing by obtaining false identification documents […]Read More

Central Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge
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Central Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charge

LPR News March 27, 2026

PROVIDENCE – A Central Falls man involved in narcotics trafficking pleaded guilty today in federal court to distribution of fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Christian Carrion, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of fentanyl. Carrion is scheduled to be sentenced on June 25, 2026. The sentence imposed will be determined […]Read More

New study shows University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion in annual economic impact
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New study shows University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion

LPR News March 27, 2026

URI supports nearly 18,000 jobs statewide and returns $17.39 to the Rhode Island economy for every $1 invested by the state A new report released by the University of Rhode Island finds that URI generates $2 billion in statewide economic activity annually, driven by research operations, employment, student spending and visitor activity. (URI Photos/ Catherine […]Read More

Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders

LPR News March 27, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green recognized Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle, and high school levels The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of March 16, 2026*: Elementary: Stony Lane Elementary, North Kingstown – 97.13% weekly attendance rate […]Read More

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