The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality until Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At last night’s public meeting, the Board of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank voted to award a total of $1 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds to the communities of Central Falls, New Shoreham, Burrillville, and Glocester for the completion of actionable, impactful projects identified through a request for proposals process. “The Infrastructure Bank […]Read More
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today acclaimed the appointment of Barbara Scanlon to the City of Woonsocket’s Planning Board and commended her public service to the City. Scanlon’s appointment started July 18, 2022, and will continue until April 20, 2024. Scanlon, a life-long Woonsocket resident, had previously been a member of the Woonsocket Redevelopment Agency. […]Read More
Sirena Amaral has been appointed as Dighton’s new Town Accountant. (Photo courtesy Town of Dighton) DIGHTON — The Dighton Board of Selectmen, together with Town Administrator Michael Mullen, Jr., is pleased to announce that Sirena Amaral has been named Dighton’s new Town Accountant. Amaral was appointed by the Dighton Board of Selectmen at their meeting on July […]Read More
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would allow news organizations to jointly negotiate fair terms for access to their content by Google, Facebook, and other dominant platforms. WASHINGTON — Representative David Cicilline (D-RI); Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Senator John Kennedy (R-LA); Representative Ken Buck (R-CO); and Senate and House Judiciary Committee Chairs Dick Durbin (D-IL) […]Read More
Providence Children’s Museum is packing its calendar with playful programming for its Fall of Fun. The Fall of Fun will include weekend Maker Studio activities, a new Creativity Exhibit, drop off classes, and a packed Cultural Connections schedule to enhance the visitor experience. “Having just celebrated our 45th birthday, PCM can honestly say we’ve had […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The RIght from the Start Campaign and Children’sFriend are hosting a 2022 RI Gubernatorial candidates forum to discuss the issues impacting the state’s youngest children. This voter information forum will focus on the main questions: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being of our youngest children? Children have been especially hard hit by the COVID […]Read More
BBB Serving Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT – Social media has long been a favorite haunt of scammers. In this new phishing scam, con artists are going after businesses and individuals with verified accounts – a measure that was supposed to help prevent scams! How the scam works You receive a direct message or email that […]Read More
Read the full transcript below: GOVERNOR: Before I was Governor, I ran a small business. Tough times put us on the brink. And then we get this. Gas prices, groceries – every cost is up. We can’t solve it all, but we can help. As your Governor, we’re ending the car tax – finally. We’re […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – In light of recent reporting by WPRI showing that school districts in Rhode Island—including the state-controlled Providence Public Schools—have spent less than 10% of the most recent round of federal pandemic relief dollars, Democratic candidate for governor Helena Buonanno Foulkes is calling on Governor Dan McKee to publicly present a comprehensive plan to […]Read More
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