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UMass Dartmouth awarded $750,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center grant to

The grant will create opportunities for students to access cutting-edge equipment for in-demand careers in life sciences industries Dartmouth, MA. – September 12, 2022 – UMass Dartmouth recently received a $750,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to connect students in one of the University’s most diverse science programs, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), to resources that […]Read More

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STANDARD & POOR’S UPGRADES PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD REVENUE BONDS

PWSB Bond Rating Improves as Financial Practices improve Liquidity PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Mayor Donald Grebien today announced that Standard & Poor’s has upgraded the rating on the Pawtucket Water Supply Board’s outstanding Revenue Bonds to ‘A+’ with a Stable outlook. The Mayor said, “this is great news and I want to compliment and thank the Board […]Read More

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Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott Endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor

PROVIDENCE, RI – Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the esteemed RIDOH director who led Rhode Island’s public health response through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, issued the following statement endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor of Rhode Island: “When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its worst, Rhode Islanders saw me seven days a week. Many […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces $11.8M in Community Development Block Grant Funding

Funding to be provided to 10 cities and towns across the state; will be utilized support housing and economic development efforts PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Housing Secretary Josh Saal and the State Office of Housing and Community Development today announced the recipients of more than $11.8 million in grant funding from the Rhode […]Read More

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Governor McKee Directs Flags Lowered

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. […]Read More