RIPTA Announces New Paid Prep Test Course Program For Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Permit in Collaboration with RI Institute for Labor Studies & Research (ILSR) RIPTA will pay qualified applicants $25.33 per hour to prepare for the CDL permit test in an instructor-led classroom hosted by ILSR PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority […]
Environmental Impacts Of Legal Cannabis Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental impacts of the widespread legalization of marijuana in recent years? —Mac Styles, Tallahassee, FL Cannabis is an increasingly popular recreational and medicinal drug that is capable of producing psychogenic effects. As more states legalize cannabis for some medicinal and recreational uses, cannabis production is […]
City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events Mayor Donald Grebien PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is excited to announce the launch of a new, fully online licensing process for businesses and special event permits. This system aims to simplify the application procedure, making it more efficient and accessible for event organizers […]
Senator Jessica de la Cruz Announces Re-Election Bid for Rhode Island Senate Senator Jessica de la Cruz Senate Minority LeaderEx-Officio Member of all Senate Committees Member, Senate Committee on Labor Member, Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight Jessica de la Cruz is the Minority Leader of the Rhode Island Senate. A Republican representing District […]
New law names bike path in Woonsocket for local housing developer Albert P. Valliere Governor Dan McKee. Valliere, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 74, was a North Smithfield resident who was born in Woonsocket and was the CEO of Nation Wide Construction. He was a dedicated leader and contributor to the […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Presents GLAMP Warwick, R.I. (June 18, 2024)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited to announce GLAMP! GLAMP is an all-inclusive weekend retreat for women ages 21+, a place to reconnect with nature for a good cause! All funds raised through GLAMP will bolster our camp programs and properties, […]
Dear Friends, This just IN!!! New Campaign Stickers! Free, just for you! They are round – you can put them on your car, put them on your hat or shirt, give it to a friend! Reply to this Email with your name, address, and how many stickers you want – and I’ll mail them to […]
City of Pawtucket Sees Impact of “Small Business Relief Grant Program” Funds Still Available! Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket is still accepting applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program aimed at supporting local businesses affected by the economic challenges of recent years. Made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act funds, this initiative provides […]
