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PPL Foundation delivers another $200,000 to support Rhode Island community

Charitable grants provide support to 22 nonprofit organizations working to make a difference across communities served by Rhode Island Energy. Providence, RI – The PPL Foundation announced today it is awarding another $200,000 in funding to support 22 nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives and well-being of individuals throughout the Ocean State. PPL Foundation […]Read More

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Cranston man sentenced to five years in state prison for

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that a Cranston man has been sentenced in Newport County Superior Court to serve five years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to drug trafficking charges.   On May 18, 2023, Francisco Vazquez Ramos (age 39) waived criminal information and entered a plea of nolo […]Read More

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State Representatives Kislak, Alzate and Giraldo Endorse Sandra Cano for

Providence, RI – State Representatives Rebecca Kislak (HD4 East Side of Providence), Karen Alzate (HD 60 Pawtucket, Central Falls) and Joshua Giraldo (HD 56 Central Falls) announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One.   Representative Rebecca Kislak said, “I trust Sandra to be a fierce advocate […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Announces Capelli Sport as Club’s Official and

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

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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

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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