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Rhode Island State Police Arrest Former North Providence Town Employee

The Rhode Island State Police and North Providence Police arrested Darren A. Barnes, 54, of 19 Rosner Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island. He was charged with stalking, vandalism/malicious damage to property, and two counts of conspiracy. The investigation started in March 2023 after Mayor Charles A. Lombardi reported that someone was harassing him and damaging […]Read More

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200+ Progressive and Human Rights Organizations Join Solidarity Statement in

Washington – Today, Our Revolution, MPower Change Action, Gen-Z for Change, and IfNotNow Movement join more than 215 progressive and human rights organizations, including Justice Democrats, People’s Action, Working Families Party, Movement for Black Lives, and Greenpeace USA, on a solidarity statement in support of the student encampments and protests for Palestine and condemn the […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Signs Providence Native Isaac Angking to 2024

Local product adds international experience to midfield corps PAWTUCKET, R.I. (April 30, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed midfielder Isaac Angking for the 2024 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The Rhode Island native becomes the 24th all-time acquisition for RIFC. “Isaac is a talented midfielder and we’re excited to integrate […]Read More

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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders

Week of April 22, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of April 22, 2024*: Elementary: Wyman Elementary School, Warwick – 95.4% Middle: North Smithfield Middle School – 98% High: North Smithfield High School […]Read More

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Local Leaders Support LEOBOR Reform, Oppose Unfunded Mandates at State

Highlight Negative Impacts of Unfunded Mandates, Costs to Property Taxpayers PROVIDENCE – Municipal leaders joined forces at the State House today to highlight the Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns’ priorities for the remainder of the 2024 session of the General Assembly. Mayor Charles A. Lombardi of North Providence “The League of Cities and Towns […]Read More