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Application Period Open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of

Rhode Island nonprofit agencies invited to apply for grant support for initiatives that support access to healthy and affordable housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 1, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The program will fund initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing. Especially […]Read More

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AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 8 Cents

Providence, R.I., July 5, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week ($4.89), averaging $4.81 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($4.93), and $1.80 higher than July 5, 2021 ($3.01). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average. The national average for a […]Read More

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Holiday hours at your local Post Office

Closed to celebrate Independence Day Rhode Island – Post Offices across the state will be closed on Monday, July 4, as we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, July 6. The Postal […]Read More

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American Red Cross Helping Two after Pawtucket Fire

PAWTUCKET, RI (July 2, 2022) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults after a fire yesterday on Archer Street, Pawtucket. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Tim Rodgers, Tom Perrin, and Brian Butterworth.   The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on […]Read More

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Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association Highlights Collection of Basic School

RIPCA President and Narragansett Police Chief Sean Corrigan speaks during an event at Lincoln High School Thursday highlighting the association’s new Basic School Safety Protocols document. (Photo courtesy Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association) LINCOLN — Members of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association were joined by school safety stakeholders statewide Thursday to introduce the association’s new Basic […]Read More