PAWTUCKET – Councilwoman Neicy Coderre, hosted the first annual “District Four Egg Hunt” on Saturday, April 8th at Sunset Park on Summit Street. “I want to thank Councilwoman Neicy Coderre for her efforts in coordinating this event,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “It is so important that we as a community host more free, family-friendly events and I […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a multistate coalition to challenge the decision issued by a district court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that could restrict medication abortion access nationwide. The amicus brief, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter re-opened its doors to the public today, April 10th, 2023. Ribbon-cutting attendees included Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Councilors Wildenhain, Moreno, and Rubio, Police Chief, Tina Goncalves, and Shelter Director, Rene Massie. “After three long years, we can finally re-open the doors to the public to our beautiful […]Read More
NORMAN, Okla. –Authorities at the University of Oklahoma said in an alert that there is an active-shooter situation at the Van Vleet Oval on the Norman campus near the library. As of 10:25 p.m. Friday, officials have not confirmed that anyone has been shot. It said that the campus is secure by OUPD. 10:20 p.m. […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights Ongoing Infrastructure Upgrades at Quonset’s Port of
McKee Administration Investments Creating Wind Energy Hub at Quonset NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) Managing Director Steven King, P.E. to tour ongoing construction of infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Davisville’s Pier 1 earlier today. Governor McKee and the General Assembly […]Read More
First release of results as required by state law show baseline for districts post-pandemic; place spotlight on districts’ areas of strength and needed improvement to better inform stakeholders, including families PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) issued the first release of its Local Education Agency (LEA) Accountability results. The release meets a state […]Read More
Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors established a nine-member Special Commission on Veterans Affairs to help coordinate and manage VA activity in the city. Rhode Island is home to more than 54,000 veterans, representing 6.4% of the state’s adult population. Rhode Island is intrinsically linked to the armed services as home to the U.S. Naval War […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Woonsocket man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court for the murder of 21-year-old Isaias Bulus in 2021. On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, following the conclusion of a five-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause, the jury found Adauris […]Read More
Pawtucket Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Arts Programming and
PAWTUCKET — The City of Pawtucket is proud to announce the availability of arts grants to support and expand arts and cultural activities in the City, and to assist with operational costs for 501(c)(3) art organizations. The Pawtucket Arts Organizational Grant program makes funds available to art related 501(c)(3) organizations based in Pawtucket, specifically to assist […]Read More
Governor McKee, Congressman Langevin, President Warner Announce Proposal for Institute
The Institute will be a national destination for students and faculty to advance the field, emphasizing the workforce for Cybersecurity professionals PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Congressman James Langevin, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner, and state and local leaders today announced a proposal to create the new Institute for […]Read More