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Pawtucket Man Sentenced for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket man who pleaded guilty to possession and distribution of child pornography was sentenced today in federal court, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Gary Ethier, 60, was sentenced by U.S District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to 15 years of imprisonment to be followed by 10 years of supervised release.  […]Read More

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Governor McKee Highlights FY27 Budget Proposal to Double State Funding

Proposal increases state funding from $1 million to $2 million PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by RI Community Food Bank CEO Melissa Cherney, along with state and local leaders, to highlight the need for the Governor’s FY27 budget proposal that would double the state grant to the RI Community Food Bank.   The […]Read More

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Magaziner Joins as Original Cosponsor of Bipartisan Bill to Ban

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), a leader on legislation to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks, joined new bipartisan legislation to crack down on corruption and prohibit Members of Congress and their families from profiting from insider trading by placing bets on political events and policy outcomes through prediction betting platforms. Magaziner’s original cosponsorship […]Read More

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Dr. Stephen Skoly to Officially Launch Congressional Campaign at Community

Cranston May 23, 2026:  Dr. Stephen Skoly will officially announce his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives at a public kickoff event on March 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., to be held at Circe Prime Italian Steak House, (formally Chapel Grille) 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston. Supporters, community members, and local leaders are invited to attend as Dr. […]Read More

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U.S. Attorney Calenda Announces Leadership Team

PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office’s second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operations, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and administrative functions across the district. Ms. […]Read More

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Join the Transform RI Scholarship Virtual Info Session March 25

Exciting Updates about the 2026 Transform RI Scholarship!! Join Us for Virtual Info Session March 25 at 4:30pm! We’ve got exciting updates about the Transform RI Scholarship! We are hosting another 30-minute virtual information session, March 25 at 4:30pm. We know the recent blizzard wreaked havoc on everyone’s schedule, so the TRIS team has decided to extend the […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket to Host Community Meetings Across All Districts

PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket invites residents to participate in its 2026 Community Meetings, hosted by Mayor Donald R. Grebien and city officials. These meetings aim to foster open dialogue and meaningful community engagement. Scheduled in each city district, the meetings will give residents the opportunity to meet with city leaders, ask questions, […]Read More

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Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Awards Women & Infants

Women & Infants Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Equitable, Patient Centered Care for Birthing People Across Rhode Island   Smithfield, RI – March 16, 2026 – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) has named Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) as the inaugural recipient of its People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital’s strong commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities […]Read More

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Amo, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand NOAA Research and

The NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act creates a research program to strengthen ocean observation and extreme weather prediction WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program […]Read More