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Town of Seekonk to Unveil Newly Renovated Connelly Field and

An aerial view of the newly renovated Seekonk Connelly Field and Mooney Track. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools) SEEKONK — Superintendent Rich Drolet and Connelly Field Turf & Mooney Track Renovation Building Committee Chairperson Stephen Prew are pleased to announce the unveiling of Seekonk’s newly renovated Connelly Field and Mooney Track. The newly renovated Connelly […]Read More

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GORBEA IS UNDERMINING FAIR ELECTIONS

Recently, WPRI reported that on Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea’s campaign website, Gorbea posted a red box requesting advertisements on “broadcast, cable, and OTT” regarding how “Gorbea has been an advocate for abortion rights.” This red box also included talking points relating to Gorbea’s support for abortion, as well as links to further information such […]Read More

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Infrastructure Bank Awards Municipal Infrastructure Grants to Central Falls, New

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At last night’s public meeting, the Board of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank voted to award a total of $1 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds to the communities of Central Falls, New Shoreham, Burrillville, and Glocester for the completion of actionable, impactful projects identified through a request for proposals process. “The Infrastructure Bank […]Read More

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Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Lauds Barbara Scanlon Planning Board Appointment and Commends

WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today acclaimed the appointment of Barbara Scanlon to the City of Woonsocket’s Planning Board and commended her public service to the City. Scanlon’s appointment started July 18, 2022, and will continue until April 20, 2024. Scanlon, a life-long Woonsocket resident, had previously been a member of the Woonsocket Redevelopment Agency. […]Read More

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Town of Dighton Appoints Sirena Amaral as New Town Accountant

Sirena Amaral has been appointed as Dighton’s new Town Accountant. (Photo courtesy Town of Dighton) DIGHTON — The Dighton Board of Selectmen, together with Town Administrator Michael Mullen, Jr., is pleased to announce that Sirena Amaral has been named Dighton’s new Town Accountant. Amaral was appointed by the Dighton Board of Selectmen at their meeting on July […]Read More

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Cicilline, Klobuchar, Kennedy, Buck, Durbin, Nadler Release Updated Bipartisan Journalism

The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would allow news organizations to jointly negotiate fair terms for access to their content by Google, Facebook, and other dominant platforms. WASHINGTON — Representative David Cicilline (D-RI); Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Senator John Kennedy (R-LA); Representative Ken Buck (R-CO); and Senate and House Judiciary Committee Chairs Dick Durbin (D-IL) […]Read More

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Providence Children’s Museum Launches Fall of Fun!

Providence Children’s Museum is packing its calendar with playful programming for its Fall of Fun. The Fall of Fun will include weekend Maker Studio activities, a new Creativity Exhibit, drop off classes, and a packed Cultural Connections schedule to enhance the visitor experience. “Having just celebrated our 45th birthday, PCM can honestly say we’ve had […]Read More