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Biden Voices Hope for Government Renewal in Northern Ireland

Patsy Widakuswara/VOA News WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden told people in Belfast on Wednesday that he hoped Northern Ireland’s devolved power-sharing government could soon be restored, promising that American corporations were ready to invest in the region. “Many have already made homes in Northern Ireland, employing over 30,000 people,” he said, adding that in the […]Read More

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GROUNDBREAKING: New State-of-the-Art Matunuck Shellfish Hatchery and Research Center will

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Billions of tiny baby oysters will soon have a new high-tech nursery in Wakefield.  Rhode Island shellfish farmers will soon have access to a healthier, more predictable supply of oyster spat to produce consistently high-quality oysters year-round.  And University of Rhode Island researchers will soon have a new state-of-the-art research and innovation […]Read More

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State, local leading women honor high school students for Central

Tonight, 22 female high school students in Central Falls will receive outstanding recognition from Lt. Governor Matos, Mayor Rivera, and other state and local leaders for their recent participation in the city’s new nationally-recognized “Leading Ladies” initiative. As Rhode Island’s first Latina mayor, Mayor Rivera is empowered to provide opportunities for future leaders, particularly for […]Read More

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East Providence Department of Public Works sponsors Earth Day cleanups

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Department of Public Works Refuse/Recycling Program is sponsoring Earth Day neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects throughout the city during the months of April and May in celebration of Earth Day. Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. (RIRRC) will once again be waiving disposal (tipping) fees on solid […]Read More

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Reed Backs Biden Administration Declaring Xylazine as an ‘Emerging Threat’

Sen. Reed says new federal designation will free up millions to help combat dangerous drug ‘tranq’ that is turning up in RI   PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is backing the Biden Administration’s decision to label illicit fentanyl laced with the animal tranquilizer xylazine as an “emerging threat.”  Xylazine is a non-opioid tranquilizer that was approved […]Read More

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Reed, Whitehouse, & Cicilline Deliver $500,000 for Tiverton Public Safety

TIVERTON, RI – The ability to communicate and coordinate is essential when responding to emergencies, and Rhode Island’s first responders deserve the best tools available to serve and protect our communities. To boost emergency response and enhance public safety for Tiverton residents, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman David Cicilline teamed up today […]Read More