PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School Department and Rhode Island Laborers Union Local 1033 today announced that they have reached a memorandum of agreement for the 2021-2022 school year, following six weeks of productive discussion. The Rhode Island Laborers Union Local 1033 is the District’s second-largest union and represents many school-based staff members, including teaching […]Read More
Three Killed after Apparent Carjacking Incident WINTHROP — Chief Terence M. Delehanty reports that Winthrop Police, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office are investigating an incident involving multiple shootings that took place after an allegedly stolen truck crashed into a building in a residential neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. Winthrop Police responded […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. […]Read More
‘Do Good Twice’ by supporting local groups in Rhode Island while sharing the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Rhode Island – June 26, 2021 – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be featuring its annual Giving in July campaign — a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their […]Read More
On June 26, 2021, at approximately 04:45am, Pawtucket Police were dispatched to 413 Central Ave for the report of shots fired. In route to the scene patrol officers located a vehicle stopped on George Bennett Industrial Highway between Central Avenue and Armistice Boulevard. The vehicle was occupied by a driver and a male passenger, age […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — After the U.S. Intelligence Community delivered a Congressionally-mandated unclassified report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) to the Senate Armed Services Committee and Intelligence Committee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: “Unexplained aerial phenomena are a real concern that must be taken seriously. […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]Read More
Municipal: These sites are operated by the City of Pawtucket: Walk-ins are welcome 6/23/21 5-8PM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3532&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch 6/26/21 8:30AM-10:30AM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3876&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch Other clinics through 3rd party providers: Pawtucket YMCA Clinics: These clinics are open to Pawtucket residents. Walk-ins are welcome June 26th (Pfizer): https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=4121 Simpson’s Pharmacy Clinics:Read More
The City of Pawtucket is looking for certified lifeguards in order to open up the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool. The City hopes to be opening its pool soon to residents and is calling on anyone interested in this great opportunity to apply. “We can’t wait to open our pool and provide Pawtucket with the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a series of surprise classroom visits this week, Providence Public Schools awarded teachers more than $350,000 through 30 Classroom Boost Grants designed to support the school district’s transformation. Earlier this spring, individual teachers or teams of up to five teachers were invited to apply for funding to encourage deeper learning in a […]Read More