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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Launch “Let It

Awareness campaign aimed at connecting students with trusted members of their school communities and support services has already made an impact in three urban communities PAWTUCKET, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today joined school and community leaders at Pawtucket’s Nathanael Greene Elementary School to launch “Let It Out”, a robust mental health campaign […]Read More

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62 Members Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize, Welcome More Ukrainian

Bipartisan group recommends raising refugee cap, prioritizing Ukrainian applications, and reducing wait times WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of 62 Members of Congress wrote to President Biden urging him to build on the humanitarian efforts already underway to help Ukrainians by allowing for the expedited resettlement of Ukrainian refugees in the United States. Among […]Read More

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Newport Classical Presents Next Chamber Series Concert: Pianist Rodolfo Leone

Newport, RI – Continuing its new commitment to ongoing year-round programming, Newport Classical presents its next spring Chamber Series concert at the Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church (42 Dearborn St.). First-prize winner of the 2017 International Beethoven Piano Competition Vienna, pianist Rodolfo Leone will make his Newport Classical debut with a program for solo piano, comprised of virtuosic Romantic repertoire. Selections […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies eight

Safe Zone certification identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ people PROVIDENCE, RI (March 24, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has newly certified eight organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. This new cohort – including hospice and palliative care, behavioral health services for young adults, breast health services, senior living facilities, and […]Read More

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Governor McKee Directs U.S. and Rhode Island Flags Lowered

PROVIDENCE, RI – In accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Governor Dan McKee has directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on March 27, 2022 as a mark of respect for Madeleine Albright. “Madeleine Albright committed her life […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND CEMETERY WEEKS

More than sixty free outdoor programs in historic cemeteries in April and May   (Providence, R.I.) – Rhode Island Historical Cemetery Awareness and Preservation Weeks will feature dozens of free outdoor programs in April and May. The public is invited to participate in tours, clean-ups, gravestone conservation demonstrations, open houses, and other programs at historic cemeteries throughout […]Read More

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Twa Mushrooms Recalled

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Farm Fresh Produce is recalling certain packages of Twa Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The recalled products come in a 14.11 ounce, clear plastic packages marked with […]Read More

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Langevin Seeks Applicants for Summer Internship Program

Warwick, R.I. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is accepting applications for interns in his Rhode Island and Washington offices this upcoming summer. The program will run from June through August 2022. Qualified candidates are organized and detail-oriented; responsible, willing to learn, able to work cooperatively in a team setting; possess strong oral and written communications skills; […]Read More

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Providence Police seeking information regarding missing person

Providence Police Detectives are seeking information from the public related to the missing person shown in the photo below, identified as Jose Espinal Luciano, age 59.  Luciano was last seen on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the area of his residence on Plenty Street in Providence.  He is described as a dark-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 6’0″ and 155 pounds, […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Plans for New 600 MW Procurement of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Senator Dawn Euer, Representative Arthur Handy and state and local officials, today announced that legislation has been introduced which would require a market-competitive procurement for approximately 600 MW of newly-developed offshore wind capacity. If enacted, Rhode Island’s primary utility company would be required to issue the procurement no later […]Read More