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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

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Four Rhode Island Schools, One District Receive U.S. Department of

Award honors schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, offering effective sustainability education The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. In Rhode Island, four schools were named U.S. Department of Education […]Read More

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After Working to Successfully Bring NOAA Hub to Newport, Reed

NOAA Marine Operations Center – Atlantic expected to complete move from Norfolk, Virginia to Naval Station Newport by 2027 with a brand new $150 million shoreside facility as well as pier and floating dock NEWPORT, RI – The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center – Atlantic (MOC-A) is moving from Norfolk, Virginia to Naval Station […]Read More