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The Pawtucket School Department is Seeking After School Tutors!
Option to tutor either: Elementary School Students ages 6-11 OR Adult Basic Education Classes (your choice!) Paid Opportunity, multiple days a week, depending on your schedule- Starting January 16th To apply, submit letter of recommendation from any school staff member to sharpj@psdri.net and fill out the form: bit.ly/tutorpawt More info and application form here: After School Tutor Interest Form […]Read More
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Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program Ready For Winter Weather
This week, students from William E Tolman and Charles E Shea High School gathered with the City’s Diversity and Inclusion Officer to prepare for their involvement in the Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling Program. Getting together in advance of the potential weekend snowfall, the team distributed shovels and gloves generously donated by Ocean State Job […]Read More
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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and
Week of January 1, 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 January 1, 2024*: Elementary: Nayatt School, Barrington – 96.8% Middle: Barrington Middle School – 95.1% High School: Narragansett High School […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Due to various leaks and water damage from the tower, Pawtucket City Hall will not be opening until 12 PM today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. If you need immediate, emergency assistance, please contact the police and fire departments.Read More
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RIPTA’s Winter Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 13,
Providence, Rhode Island, January 8, 2024 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 13, 2024. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make minor changes to Routes R-Line, 17, 23, 27, 28, 31, 40, 55, […]Read More
Company secures additional line and forestry workers to assist with restoration efforts; encourages customers to stay connected and be prepared for potential outages. PROVIDENCE, RI (January 9, 2024) – Rhode Island Energy (RIE) has been closely monitoring the forecasts for yet another severe wind and rain storm, which will arrive in New England later today. Current models indicate […]Read More
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Over 600 Scouts Learn New Skills from Experts at the
Providence, RI – Over 600 Scouts from across New England gathered at Rhode Island College for the 20th annual Merit Badge College on Saturday, January 6th. Hosted by the Narraganset Council, the Merit Badge College offers Scouts from across the region a chance to learn new skills and complete requirements for badges and advancement. Scouts had the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar L. Perez today announced the promotion of Timothy O’Hara to Commander of the Providence Police Department. O’Hara has served the Providence Police Department for 28 years, most recently serving as Major and overseeing the Administration Division. O’Hara has had several supervisory roles […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Warren man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 19 years at the Adult Correctional institutions (ACI) after pleading to multiple counts of child molestation against three female victims under the age of 14 between 2009 and 2014. At a […]Read More