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Beware Driving on Flooded Roads, AAA Warn

As storms that cause heavy localized flooding continue to batter Massachusetts this summer, AAA is warning drivers to never drive on a flooded road. All too often, people underestimate the depth or force of flood waters and find themselves stranded and facing costly auto repairs, or worse.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Hires Chief

Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an obstetrician-gynecologist with personal and professional ties to Rhode Island, comes from Mass General Brigham Health Plan PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an experienced physician and healthcare leader in Massachusetts with ties to Rhode Island, has been appointed chief medical officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) […]Read More

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Call for Entry: Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections

Art League RI and The Pawtucket Foundation are seeking submissions for their upcoming art installation, Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections, an open juried national project. Using color and design, the Crosswalk Boxes Connections project will be an important part of an overall branding effort for Downtown Pawtucket. The selected design(s) will be implemented into the boxes in the center of five intersections throughout the […]Read More

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Gov. McKee, RIDE, PPSD Announce Harry Kizarian Elementary Receives Elementary

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) are thrilled to announce that the Harry Kizirian Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program has officially been awarded the prestigious BrightStars 5-star rating. Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K is the second school in the District to receive this star […]Read More

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MAYOR’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Mayor’s Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. The Mayor’s Scholarship Program is designed to aid students of low and moderate-income families in the City of Pawtucket to attend college, universities, and vocational-technical schools. All information provided will be confidential and only shared with the committee and appropriate staff members.  The application deadline […]Read More