PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of committing multiple counts of sexual assault against a female victim in 2021. On April 21, 2023, following the conclusion of a four-day trial before Superior Court Justice Luis M. Matos, a jury found Hector […]Read More
BankNewport to Sponsor The Ocean Race Newport Stopover with Interactive
NEWPORT, RI (April 21, 2023) – Sail Newport announces that BankNewport will be the Presenting Partner of the Exploration Zone at The Ocean Race Newport stopover, May 13-21. The interactive exhibit for all ages will feature sailing, ocean health, coastal sustainability, marine science, technology, and art. “We are thrilled to be the presenting partner of the […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket announced its support for Attorney General Peter Neronha’s efforts to intervene in a pending civil suit involving the former Memorial Hospital. Through the intervention motion, the Attorney General seeks to ensure terms of an original court order are followed by any current or future owners of the hospital property. The […]Read More
Competitive program offers valuable learning opportunities for recent graduates and enrolled students to get involved in the community PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett Smiley announced today the City is accepting applications for the 2023 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The competitive program offers an exciting and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn first-hand experience in […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Michael Grey to serve as the next Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education. Grey replaces Barbara Cottom. The Governor will submit Grey’s name to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “As we double down on our efforts to increase education […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez and Healthy Communities Acting Director Rachel Newman Greene on efforts to provide a safe opportunity for the disposal of expired or unused medication throughout Providence this upcoming Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10AM to 2PM at select locations, in observance of National […]Read More
Town of Swansea Announces Results of Avian Flu Testing Following
SWANSEA — The Town of Swansea announces that Avian influenza has been detected in a sample of dead wild birds in town. The Town of Swansea was recently informed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the National Wildlife Health Center and Tufts that six dead swans in town […]Read More
Regiment was America’s first integrated military unit WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) was joined Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) in introducing the First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act. This long overdue legislation will posthumously recognize the heroic efforts of America’s first integrated military unit […]Read More
With the official launch last month of a voluntary, statewide program to test the drinking water in any Rhode Island K-12 school, program organizers are encouraging any school that has not yet signed up to take advantage of this no-cost testing opportunity. This effort is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), […]Read More
Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Powers Announces 2023-2025 Leadership
WARWICK, RI – Today, Republican Party of Rhode Island Chairman Joe Powers announced his leadership team for the 2023-2025 term. “I am thrilled to announce our leadership team for the next two years. I am thankful for their commitment to our party and appreciate they have accepted to serve on our leadership team,” said Republican Party of […]Read More