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The American Red Cross is helping five after Thursday’s Little

PROVIDENCE, RI (February 10, 2023) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults – three children after a fire yesterday on Long Hwy, Little Compton. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Shannon Earle, Maureen Reilly, Jose Medeiros and Ginger Flynn.   The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from […]Read More

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Special Squad Division investigation led to an arrest on Hicks

On February 8, 2023, the Pawtucket Police Department’s Narcotics Unit along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Postal Inspector’s Office, and the Department of Homeland Security (HSI), executed a court-ordered search warrant at #25 Hicks Street (apt.1) in the city of Pawtucket. As a result of the search warrant, inside the residence detectives […]Read More

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Mt. Hope High School Highlights Business and Finance Pathway As

Students in Bristol Warren’s Business and Finance pathway at a DECA excursion. (Photo Courtesy Bristol Warren Regional School District) BRISTOL — Superintendent Ana C. Riley and Principal Michelle King wish to highlight Mt. Hope High School’s Business and Finance pathway as part of Career and Technical Education Month. A total of 98 students are currently […]Read More

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Magaziner Selected As Top Democrat on House Homeland Security Subcommittee

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has been selected to be the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence. The Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) intelligence, counterterrorism, and information sharing efforts, specifically managing the DHS […]Read More

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Ready to Plug In? Confidently Shop for a Used Electric

New educational resources guide buyers on how to shop for an electric vehicle    AAA is releasing its new Used EV Buyer’s Guide that includes basic information on electric vehicles (EVs) like ownership costs, details to consider before purchasing, and guidance for those who want an EV but need more affordable options. Last year’s AAA survey revealed that of consumers interested […]Read More

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Governor McKee Launches New Round of Site Readiness, Main Street

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today the launch of a new round of grant programs administered by Rhode Island Commerce – Site Readiness and the Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund. “As a former mayor, I’ve experienced firsthand how critical Main Streets are to the economic development of our cities and towns,” said Governor […]Read More