By Associated Press LOS ANGELES – “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died Sunday after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. He was 80. Trebek died at home early Sunday with family and friends surrounding him, “Jeopardy!” studio Sony said in a statement. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years. He […]Read More
WESTPORT — Interim Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website for the Westport Community Schools, giving the community an updated and modern space to access district news, events and other resources. The new website, westportschools.org, features a user-friendly and ADA-compliant layout that is easy to navigate on both desktop computers and […]Read More
Melissa Cummings, BCBSRI executive vice president and chief customer officer The world has definitely changed in the last year, but one thing that hasn’t changed is Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s commitment to the health and well-being of our community. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to protect the health of […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers to not eat Tanimura and Antle brand romaine lettuce packed as single heads due to food safety concerns. A routine sample of the lettuce collected in Michigan was confirmed positive for E. coli 0157:H7. Further analysis conducted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services determined […]Read More
REGION I – Rhode Island will receive $47,949,475 from FEMA for materials in support of medical personnel, facilities and testing sites costs as a result of the major disaster declaration for Rhode Island’s COVID-19 Pandemic. This grant is funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant program which reimburses communities for actions taken in the immediate response and […]Read More
U.S. Navy signs $9.474 billion contract with Electric Boat parent company General Dynamics to start building the lead boat of the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS Columbia, as well as advanced procurement money for a second boat, the future USS Wisconsin At 560 feet long with a submerged displacement of nearly 21,000 tons, the submarines of the […]Read More
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, members of the Major Crimes Unit arrested James A. Miller, age 61, of 94 Clyde Street, East Providence, Rhode Island and Louis Gelfuso, age 51, of 23 Floyd Street, East Providence, Rhode Island for: 1. Access to a Computer for Fraudulent Purpose. 2. Soliciting Another to Commit a Crime. 3. Conspiracy. The investigation […]Read More
MIDDLETOWN, RI- The staff at Lucy’s Hearth is pleased to announce the addition of Maria Figueras, a new bilingual housing navigator helping residents bridge the language barrier as they and their families look for a place of their own. Figueras has already helped to place at least one Lucy’s Hearth family as they went from […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing $21.8 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Rhode Island families and seniors keep warm this winter. In October, Senator Reed, along with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and 40 of their […]Read More
Division to issue grants of up to $10,000 to help make up for loss of business PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced a relief program forrestaurants, bars, and other such businesses that have been ordered to close earlier than usualbecause of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds, theGovernor […]Read More
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