PAWTUCKET, RI – Rhode Island FC, the new professional soccer club that will make its USL Championship debut in 2024, announced that Capelli Sport will be the club’s official and exclusive on-field apparel and equipment provider. Capelli Sport is a global, multi-sports brand headquartered in New York. Capelli will design and produce custom matchday kits for […]Read More
Dighton Public Library Receives Grant to Increase Accessibility at New
DIGHTON — Dighton Public Library Director Jocelyn Tavares, together with town Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Jonathan Gale and Town Administrator Michael Mullen, is pleased to share that the Dighton Public Library has received a generous grant from the American Library Association (ALA). A $20,000 Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) Accessible Small and Rural Communities Grant, […]Read More
As employees recognize this national holiday In recognition of the sacrifice made by generations of service men and women in defense of our nation, Post Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. There will be no mail delivery, other than guaranteed overnight parcels. Full retail and delivery services will resume on […]Read More
Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Approves Six
Candidates recommended by Commissioner of Education were identified through engagement process led by joint search committee composed of community, city, and state leaders CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — This evening, the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education voted to approve six candidates recommended by Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green to serve on the Central Falls School […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), today addressed the House of Representatives for the final time as a Member of Congress. During his remarks, the Congressman spoke about his work over the last 12 years and his hope for the future of the Congress and country. He stated, “I come from a state whose […]Read More
Rhode Island Community Health Centers Honor Speaker Shekarchi, and Senate
RIHCA’s members host Community Health Center Day at the Rhode Island State House, tout benefits of investment in community health PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) and its members honored House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio as the Community Health Center Legislators of the Year for their […]Read More
Pawtucket Fire Department Receives Rescue Boat Donation from Cooley Group
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket and the Cooley Group hosted a joint press conference this morning to commemorate the official launch of a rescue boat donated to the Pawtucket Fire Department, on behalf of the Cooley Group. “When Dan Dwight and the team at the Cooley Group reached out expressing their interest in donating a […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha sues telemarketer Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
It is estimated Avid routed more than 25 million calls to Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 48 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for […]Read More
Xay Khamsyvoravong today challenged Mayor of Aarhus: “We need everyone to help give the ocean a voice” Newport – Mayor of Newport, Xay Khamsyvoravong, today signed an official letter in support of a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, an initiative championed by The Ocean Race and partners – including the Government of Cabo Verde and US-based […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Re-establishing RI’s Chief Resilience Officer
Based at the Department of Environmental Management, this position will develop and lead the implementation of the State’s comprehensive climate preparedness strategy PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced an Executive Order re-establishing the position of a Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). Previously based at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the CRO, per the Executive […]Read More