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State House – With votes in both chambers today, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne to authorize the secretary of state …
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6/10/22
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State House – With votes in both chambers today, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Cynthia A. Coyne and Rep. Jason Knight to lower the …
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6/10/22
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They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the water coming from your tap. They are PFAS — …
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By Representatives June Speakman and Terri Cortvriend
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6/10/22
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State House – The House of Representatives today approved two affordable housing bills sponsored by Rep. June Speakman that are part of Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s legislative package …
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6/10/22
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State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation to establish a more practical and recognizable boundary for the area of the shore to which the public is entitled access. …
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6/10/22
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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School was once again placed under lockdown Wednesday after live bullets were discovered in a boy’s bathroom.
The Dighton Police posted this message on their …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/9/22
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Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently voted to sustain Governor Charlie Baker’s veto of legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a …
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6/9/22
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Administration, together with the City Council, has worked with state legislators to pass legislation which authorized the City to delay the …
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6/9/22
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Scott Meagher has been honored as Morton Hospital’s 2022 “EMS Steward of the Community” award recipient. In celebration of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Steward Health Care …
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6/9/22
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State House – The Senate today approved legislation ( 2022-S 2279A ) sponsored by Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) which would require the state’s higher education …
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6/9/22
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State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman to prohibit schools, school districts or third parties such as software providers from …
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6/9/22
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Students and staff at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School were ordered to shelter in place Tuesday morning after threatening messages were discovered in one of the restrooms.
Principal John …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/7/22
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The four candidates for two open seats on the Board of Selectmen participated in a televised forum at Francis Farm. The Special Town Election will be held on Saturday, June 11 with the polls open …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/7/22
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Town residents took to social media over the weekend to air their frustrations over a sign placed on the Seekonk High School tennis court.
The sign notes:
Tennis facilities are for …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/7/22
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Stow - State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits …
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6/6/22
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Hello All – I hope you all had a most enjoyable Memorial Day. I would like to take a moment to pause and remember all the brave men and women, and their families, who have made the …
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by Laura Schwall
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6/6/22
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June is a great month for new beginnings, the buds on the trees are finally blooming, folks are planting flower and vegetable gardens and of course summer begins on June 21. Don’t forget to fly …
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by Florice Craig
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6/6/22
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The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse East Providence State Representative Gregg Amore in his candidacy for Secretary of State. …
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6/6/22
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Providence, RI - On May 23, 2022, the Rhode Island AFL-CIO Executive Board unanimously voted to endorse Gregg Amore for Rhode Island Secretary of State.
“The Rhode Island AFL-CIO …
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6/6/22
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For the first time since 2019, due to the Covid-19 epidemic, on Saturday, June 4th , the Special Olympics team from East Providence competed in the Special Olympics of Rhode Island’s 2022 State …
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6/6/22
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East Providence, RI –The City of East Providence is seeking proposals from interested vendors for its prepaid debit card program. The City is excited to announce its new gift card program which …
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6/6/22
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Due to our most recent contract with MTG Disposal for the removal of the trash & recycling, we will need to increase the fees for the transfer station. A yearly sticker from July-June will now …
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6/1/22
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The members of American Legion Riverside Post 10 would like to thank the various groups and individuals that helped us honor those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in defense of our nation.
We …
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5/31/22
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State House – The General Assembly today passed the Let RI Vote Act, legislation sponsored by House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian and Sen. Dawn Euer to improve access and opportunities to …
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5/29/22
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State House – Rep. Teresa A. Tanzi today joined members of the union that represents workers at the state’s casinos in calling for passage of her legislation to include casinos in the …
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5/29/22
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