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The American Red Cross is helping one after Thursday’s Providence

LPR News April 20, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 20, 2023) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – one adult after a fire today on Silver Spring Street, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Doug Wood, Robert Partington, John Begina and Chelyn Park. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including […]Read More

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GROUNDBREAKING: New State-of-the-Art Matunuck Shellfish Hatchery and Research Center will

LPR News April 12, 2023

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Billions of tiny baby oysters will soon have a new high-tech nursery in Wakefield. Rhode Island shellfish farmers will soon have access to a healthier, more predictable supply of oyster spat to produce consistently high-quality oysters year-round. And University of Rhode Island researchers will soon have a new state-of-the-art research and innovation […]Read More

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USPS Celebrates Award-Winning Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Tomie dePaola

LPR News March 28, 2023

The U.S. Postal Service will honor prolific children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola with the issuance of a Forever stamp. The first-day-of-issue event for the stamp is free and open to the public. News of the release is being shared with the hashtag #TomiedePaolastamp. The Dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023, […]Read More

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PVDFest to Return September 8-10

LPR News March 22, 2023

Providence’s Signature Arts Festival to Close Summer 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening September 8-10, 2023. PVDFest 2023 will bring the City together once again to celebrate Providence’s world-renowned […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Flag

LPR News March 19, 2023

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket and Mayor Donald R. Grebien celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with the annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony. Members of the community were invited to attend the event, held in the Pawtucket City Hall Lobby on Friday morning. The flag-raising is coordinated by the Pawtucket Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “The City is […]Read More

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Partners with Mystic Aquarium

LPR News March 14, 2023

Warwick, R.I. (March 13, 2023)— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to partner with Mystic Aquarium for a Girl Scout Aquarium Takeover on Sunday, April 2nd from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (last admission is at 1:00 PM). GSSNE welcomes families, friends, and Girl Scouts of all ages to attend! Youth and their families will be […]Read More

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Girl Scout Cookies are still available all month long through

LPR News March 8, 2023

Warwick, RI—March 7, 2023— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England invites community members across southeastern New England to continue supporting our Girl Scouts at cookie booths this month! GSSNE is stocked up with all your favorite cookies including: Adventurefuls™, Caramel deLites®, Lemonades®, Peanut Butter Patties®, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Thin Mints®, Toast-Yay!™, and Trefoils®. Through March 26th, […]Read More

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Supporting community groups to build healthier communities

LPR News March 8, 2023

Carolyn Belisle, managing director of corporate social responsibility Two decades ago, when a new health-focused corporate grant program emerged in Rhode Island, one of the first recipients was a fledgling group with ambitions to organize Providence youth to lead campaigns to curb violence and prevent disease. The group was Youth in Action and the new funding source […]Read More

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THE OCEAN RACE FLEET BATTLES THROUGH SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN

LPR News March 2, 2023

Rhode Island skipper lying in wait in second place\ NEWPORT, R.I. (March 2, 2023) — On Day 4 of the grueling Leg 3 in The Ocean Race, Kevin Escoffier’s Team Holcim – PRB from Switzerland leads the fleet’s charge eastwards in the South Indian Ocean between the 38th and 40th parallels. WATCH: Today’s Race Report Escoffier and crew have […]Read More

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Rep. Diaz to host celebration of 179 years of Dominican

LPR News February 28, 2023

STATE HOUSE — In conjunction with the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island, Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and former state Sen. Juan M. Pichardo are inviting the public to attend the Dominican Republic Independence Anniversary and Heritage Celebration today, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House […]Read More

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The American Red Cross is helping one after Thursday’s Providence

GROUNDBREAKING: New State-of-the-Art Matunuck Shellfish Hatchery and Research Center will

USPS Celebrates Award-Winning Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Tomie dePaola

PVDFest to Return September 8-10

City of Pawtucket Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Flag

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Partners with Mystic Aquarium

Girl Scout Cookies are still available all month long through

Supporting community groups to build healthier communities

THE OCEAN RACE FLEET BATTLES THROUGH SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN

Rep. Diaz to host celebration of 179 years of Dominican

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