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New Be Kind RI Website Matches Volunteers with Nearby Neighbors

Participants can sign-up to receive free text message requests, and provide food pick-up and delivery to fight hunger. PROVIDENCE, RI—  During this pandemic, Rhode Islanders have suffered deep losses. We’ve lost friends, family, and neighbors to COVID, and continue to watch as many are still struggling with its lingering effects.  We have masked over our smiles, socially distanced […]Read More

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100 Years Young & Generations Yet to Come: AAA’s School

National Commemoration Highlights Former Cranston Officer AAA is proud to celebrate its School Safety Patrol program’s centennial anniversary. For 100 years, Patrollers around the world have provided school-aged children an extra sense of safety and security when going to and from school. The program and its more than 440 Lifesaving Award recipients have contributed to […]Read More

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Amtrak Expands Carry-On Pet Program to Weekday Acela Trains

Customers can travel with their small cats and dogs for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced today the expansion of its pet program allowing customers to travel with their dogs and cats up to 20 pounds onboard weekday Acela trains for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Previously available for only weekend trips, […]Read More

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Treasurer Magaziner Statement on Governor Raimondo Confirmation as Commerce Secretary

Providence, RI– This afternoon, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner released the following statement regarding Governor Gina Raimondo’s confirmation as U.S. Commerce Secretary: “I congratulate Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on today’s confirmation. I worked with Secretary Raimondo on a number of initiatives to spur economic activity in the state, including launching new green infrastructure programs that have created […]Read More

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Cicilline Statement on Raimondo Confirmation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “I congratulate Secretary Raimondo on her confirmation today. I look forward to continuing to work with her to grow Rhode Island’s economy and create greater opportunities for the folks who live here.” “I spoke with Governor McKee after our press conference yesterday. I […]Read More