Hmong Rhode Island Association Celebrates Their Community’s Story Through the Art of Pandau Intricate Tapestries Display the Origins of the Community in Rhode Island and Other Stories PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Saturday, April 13th at 2pm for its annual Goff Lecture featuring members of the Hmong Rhode Island Association exploring the […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Council Lily James, Sonam Ngamdung, Olivia D’Ambra, Amelia Riveire Warwick, RI (March 28, 2024) —Earlier this March, four Girl Scouts from Southeastern New England traveled to the United Nations in New York City to participate as youth delegates at the 68th Commission on the Status on Women. The Commission […]
Statement Regarding Large Police Presence at Jenks Middle School/McCoy Stadium Late last week, Jenks Middle School received a concerning phone call prompting them to enact their emergency protocols. In conjunction with the Pawtucket Police Department and out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to evacuate the building. Jenks students were being dismissed […]
Senate passes Lawson bill to expand parental, caregiving leave Bill. JOSHUA GIRALDO STATE HOUSE – The Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson that would expand Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program from six weeks to 12. That would bring Rhode Island into line with other states and allow new […]
FRIENDS OF EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARY OFFER COLLECTORS’ CORNER Volunteer members of Friends of the East Providence Public Library have gathered more than 100 special or unusual books that have been donated by library patrons. These collectible books will be available at the Spring Book Sale April 11 to 14, 2024. A list of some of […]
Whitehouse, Shekarchi, Rivera Call for Passage of New U.S. Senate Bill to Bring Homeownership Within Reach for More Rhode Islanders Whitehouse bill would address dramatic increase in housing costs that is preventing families from getting a foothold in the middle class Central Falls, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, […]
Open Farm Days Include: Family-friendly farm toursHot farm-fresh food for purchaseMarket with seasonal veggies & healthy sustainable meatsKids activities for all agesA FREE section of clothes, books, kitchenware, and more! Market includes: *Round the Bend Farm meat from animals born and raised on the farm by Paradox Acres which includes non-GMO, pasture-raised pork & 100% […]
TUESDAY: FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS & IGNITE READING TO SHOWCASE VIRTUAL LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAM AND ANNOUNCE STUDENT READING GAINS Nationally Recognized High-Dosage Tutoring Program Teaches Students To Read At More Than Twice The Rate Expected In Traditional Classrooms With No Achievement Gaps FALL RIVER – Tuesday, Ignite Reading will host a showcase and demonstration of its one-to-one, virtual-powered […]
