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Melissa A. Long was Sworn-in as an Associate Justice of

Providence, RI – Melissa A. Long was sworn-in as a justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court on Monday. She was confirmed in December replacing Justice Francis Flaherty, who retired. Associate Justice Long is the first Black justice on the Supreme Court bench. The swearing-in ceremony took place at noon on the State House steps. […]Read More

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Ben & Jerry’s Frozen Treats for Dogs “Doggie Desserts”

Ben & Jerry’s debuted Monday a product on its website packaged like its ice cream, but tailored for dogs. The ice cream company said Monday it’s introducing a line of frozen dog treats. Doggie Desserts will be sold in 4-ounce cups, cost is $2.99 and $4.99 for a four pack the flavors are Rosie’s Batch, made with pumpkin and […]Read More

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Postal employees will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

National Holiday to Honor the Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rhode Island – Post Offices across the state will be closed on Monday, January 18, as our employees pause to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations […]Read More

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The Providence Center Announces New President and COO

(Providence, RI)  —  The Providence Center today announced that Tiffney Davidson-Parker will be its next President and COO. Her first day is Monday, January 11, 2021. “Davidson-Parker was selected after a national search for a new President and COO of The Providence Center. Her experience and educational background makes her an ideal candidate to lead The Providence Center’s […]Read More

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Rhode Island State Police Arrest Connecticut Man After Crash on

On Friday, January 8th, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Rhode Island State Police, along with the Foster Police Department, investigated a motor vehicle crash in involving four motor vehicles on Route 6, at the intersection with Cucumber Hill Road. Troopers from the Scituate Barracks, Traffic Safety Unit, Collision Reconstruction Unit, and Forensic Services Unit responded. […]Read More

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AG Neronha announces conclusion of investigation into October 18 crash

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At a press conference today, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, joined by Colonel James Manni of the Rhode Island State Police, Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare and Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements, announced the conclusion of the Office’s investigation into a motor vehicle crash involving Providence police officers that took place […]Read More

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Reed Strongly Backs Raimondo to Lead Commerce Department

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following President-elect Joe Biden’s announcement that he will nominate Governor Gina M. Raimondo to be the next Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Rhode Island’s senior senator and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), which oversees the department’s federal spending, offered a […]Read More