By VOA News Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a voter restriction bill, making it the latest election battleground state in the south to adopt Republican-backed restrictions since the November presidential election. DeSantis and his fellow Republicans in the state legislature said the law was necessary to prevent voter fraud, despite the lack of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Cranston police officer was found guilty in 3rd Division District Court of simple assault, stemming from a March 5, 2020 incident at the Cranston Police Department involving the use of force against an individual in custody. Following the conclusion today of a three-day trial […]Read More
MYSTIC, CT– Owner Bill Middleton of Jealous Monk donated $8,589.25 to Mystic Aquarium from the restaurant’s igloo outdoor dining during November 2020 – April 2021, a percentage of proceeds. The donation supports the Arctic Coast exhibit. Each igloo was set up for guest comfort, including a heater, along with vents and doors that could be […]Read More
Members of the Union Fire District’s West Kingston Station joined more than a dozen local departments from across Southern Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut on Sunday, May 2, for the final day of a three-part training series on rural water supply and tanker shuttle operations. (Photo courtesy Union Fire District of South Kingstown) SOUTH KINGSTOWN […]Read More
FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Applications will only be taken over the phone by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9a.m. to 9p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday. Multilingual […]Read More
Sen. Reed backs Biden Admin plan that would direct federal funds toward universal pre-K for all three- and four-year-olds through a national partnership with states Reed, a cosponsor of the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would ensure access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families and improve wages for child care […]Read More
2021 event marks A Decade of Dedication; will be held on September 24, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is accepting applications for its company-wide day of service. This year’s Blue across Rhode Island, which will take place on September 24, 2021, marks the 10th year for the annual, […]Read More
PAWTUCKET- As a part of the City of Pawtucket’s continued focus on the safety and security of our residents, the City has announced the dedication to a new, state-of-the-art public safety complex on the east side of the City along with the refurbishment, renovation, and reopening of the West Avenue Fire Station 1. “Quality and responsive […]Read More
WARWICK, R.I. — Today, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) announced that the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will begin accepting applications for direct relief. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund was created by the American Rescue Plan Act, which Rep. Langevin helped pass last month. Restaurants, bars, and other eligible food service businesses can register on the U.S. Small […]Read More
PAWTUCKET- The City of Pawtucket has announced that it will be working on fun and engaging events with the Pawtucket Youth Commission to vaccinate its eligible high school students interested in getting a vaccine located at both high schools in the City. The City, in line with State recommendations, will be holding the vaccination clinics at […]Read More
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