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The Edge Fitness Clubs Opening Attleboro, MA Location in Summer

ORANGE, Conn., March 23, 2022– The Edge Fitness Clubs, headquartered in Orange, CT, announces today they will be opening the doors to their 1st Massachusetts location in Summer 2022. Located at 1110 Newport Ave. in Attleboro in the Bristol Place Shopping Plaza next to Home Depot, the brand-new club welcomes new members with 40,000 square feet of premium amenities. […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island names Jon

PROVIDENCE, RI — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jon Fredrickson vice president and chief risk officer. In his new role, he will spearhead efforts to safeguard the organization’s member, employee and proprietary information against ransomware and other digital threats. “With the wave of high-profile cybercrimes that have occurred in […]Read More

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ASHLEY KALUS ANNOUNCES FOR GOVERNOR

Political Outsider and Businesswoman Makes Her Bid Official WARWICK RI – Political outsider and businesswoman Ashley Kalus formally launches her campaign to serve as Rhode Island’s 77th Governor via video. In the coming weeks and months, Kalus will outline a bold and ambitious vision for Rhode Island’s future. Kalus’ top priorities include: education, strengthening the economy, […]Read More

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Newport Classical to Donate All Proceeds from Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon

Plus Special Musical Presentation at 7:30pm Concert on April 30 Honoring the Ukrainian People Newport, RI – Newport Classical announces that all proceeds from its upcoming Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon, featuring nine exceptional amateur pianists in four concerts from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022, will be donated to the World Health Organization’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. In addition, […]Read More

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Attorney General announces additional opioid settlements valued at more than

Settlements with Teva and Allergan conclude Rhode Island’s principal opioid litigation, bringing the total of cash settlements up to nearly $190 million; Rhode Island to receive one million Naloxone sprays and additional treatment drugs free of charge over the next 10 years PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced settlements with drug […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for

COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Doses Available at Local Clinics Throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Saturday, March 19 in Lincoln, Warwick, Cumberland, and Providence, and Sunday, March 20 in […]Read More

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Providence Schools to host five family COVID-19 vaccination clinics March

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to increase vaccination rates among its elementary school population, the Providence Public School District will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for ages 5 and up at five schools where student vaccination rates are below 20%. Newly vaccinated children will receive toys donated by Hasbro, while families of those newly vaccinated will […]Read More