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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

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Beware Driving on Flooded Roads, AAA Warn

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

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Hires Chief

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

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Call for Entry: Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections

Art League RI and The Pawtucket Foundation are seeking submissions for their upcoming art installation, Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections, an open juried national project. Using color and design, the Crosswalk Boxes Connections project will be an important part of an overall branding effort for Downtown Pawtucket. The selected design(s) will be implemented into the boxes in the center of five intersections throughout the […]Read More

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Gov. McKee, RIDE, PPSD Announce Harry Kizarian Elementary Receives Elementary

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) are thrilled to announce that the Harry Kizirian Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program has officially been awarded the prestigious BrightStars 5-star rating. Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K is the second school in the District to receive this star […]Read More