PAWTUCKET – On Monday, August 7th, the Transfer Station on Grotto Avenue will re-open to Pawtucket residents only. The station will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The station will be closed on Sundays and all citywide holidays. Residents must provide a valid license showing […]Read More
CUMBERLAND, RI – The Cumberland Democratic Committee met this past weekend to hear from candidates from Congressional District One and to vote on who they would endorse. The vote was decisive with Sandra Cano receiving an overwhelming majority of the votes of the members. She also picked up the endorsement of several local officials including […]Read More
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island announces nonprofits
Organized teams of BCBSRI employees will spend the workday volunteering for 14 nonprofits across the state in support of a wide range of community projects PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has announced the nonprofit organizations that will benefit from Blue across Rhode Island, the company’s signature day of service […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Save Democracy PAC, a political action committee dedicated to confronting and defeating Republican extremism by electing strong democratic leaders who will protect our right to vote, ensure the security of our elections and reform our broken campaign finance system, today endorsed Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for […]Read More
Ahead of PACT Act Anniversary, Rep. Magaziner Encourages Veterans to
Warwick, R.I. – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act (PACT Act), Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) encouraged veterans who were exposed to toxic substances to file a claim to receive benefits by an important August 9 deadline. The PACT Act — which was signed into law last August — expanded and extended […]Read More
As storms that cause heavy localized flooding continue to batter Massachusetts this summer, AAA is warning drivers to never drive on a flooded road. All too often, people underestimate the depth or force of flood waters and find themselves stranded and facing costly auto repairs, or worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]Read More
Vehicular heatstroke has already claimed the lives of 10 children in the U.S. this year. Providence, RI, July 7, 2023 — With record hot temperatures upon us this year, AAA reminds motorists to take extra precautions to make sure children and pets are not left in vehicles. Deaths due to heatstroke often occur when caregivers […]Read More
Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Announces Mailing of Property Tax Bills with No
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today announced that property tax bills for the City of Woonsocket’s Fiscal Year 2024 (2023 tax bill) have been mailed and should be received by taxpayers early next week. The tax bills reflect no increases to the City’s prior year property tax rates, as well as the State’s complete phase […]Read More
Save the date for the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Veterans Council’s annual Victory Day Ceremony at the Veterans Amphitheater, on Monday, August 14th at 11:00am!Read More
Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an obstetrician-gynecologist with personal and professional ties to Rhode Island, comes from Mass General Brigham Health Plan PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an experienced physician and healthcare leader in Massachusetts with ties to Rhode Island, has been appointed chief medical officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) […]Read More