Police Work Sarah Carlozz Internship paves way for future career in law enforcement By Heather Harris Michonski | February 8, 2022 Photo by Luis Pires, ’23 It didn’t take long for Sarah Carlozzi, ’24, to feel confident she’d made the right decision transferring to Bridgewater State University. “At my other school I tried my best to get my foot in […]
Jumpstarting the Blue Economy Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Erin Donovan-Boyle There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high-tech industries. […]
Local Students named to Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College COLCHESTER, VT (Grassroots Newswire) February 9, 2022 – The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Fall 2021 semester. * Kayla Chaplin, a senior history / elementary education major from Blackstone (01504) and a graduate of Blackstone […]
Black History Month Challenge Announced for Rhode Island Youth Sponsored by Citizens and EVERFI, local essay competition on Black history in the community offers scholarship, new Apple MacBook Pro for winners PROVIDENCE, R.I: Citizens is partnering with EVERFI to raise awareness and provide educational opportunities focused on Black experiences as well as award eleven […]
Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture Evening to Feature Cheese Tasting, Feature Film, and “You Be the Judge” for the RIIFF (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québécois Cinéma, on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm, in celebration of […]
Report: Pandemic Policies Reduce Poverty in Massachusetts Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service A new report shows financial supports made available in the pandemic have led to a direct reduction in poverty in Massachusetts. From expanded unemployment benefits and Child Tax Credit payments to increases in food assistance, the report said targeted benefits have […]
City of Pawtucket Announces Police Officer and Firefighter Recruitment Applications to be Accepted from February 7, 2022, to March 21, 2022 Mayor Donald R. Grebien Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Public Safety Director Police Chief Tina Goncalves, and Pawtucket Fire Department Chief William Sisson have announced that the Pawtucket Police and Fire Departments […]
Children First: R.I. House Republicans to Submit Floor Amendment to End State School Mask Mandate tate House, Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Republicans will submit an amendment to the Joint Resolution on Emergency Powers to be debated on the House Floor Thursday. If passed, the amendment will effectively end the Governor’s school mask […]
