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RI Democratic leaders denounce federal cuts to assistance programs
Referring to cuts to the USDA affecting local food organizations as well as proposed cuts and what they could mean for SNAP funding and Medicaid, Rhode Island's congressional delegation held a virtual town hall to discuss their concerns.
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department.
Monday, March 10
Ronald Rivera, 33, … Read More
Late January into February was the coldest snap in what has been an exceptionally frigid (and windy) winter. There could not have been … Read More
As many as 500 people — including scores of scientists and supporters of scientific research — descended upon the Rhode Island … Read More
Wondering why your energy bill is through the roof? You’ll have a chance to find out, next Monday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m., when … Read More
The former residence of Herreshoff scion, naval architect, sailor, longtime Town Council member and former Town Administrator Halsey … Read More
Finding a “following” is often associated with social media these days. However, there are other, more intimate and personal types … Read More
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Business Expo features two prominent business leaders
One of those “Wouldn’t it be nice if …” moments will soon become a real-life moment when the 2025 East Bay Business Expo arrives at Roger Williams University next week.
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The fast and the curious
Falling asleep on the job is typically a fireable offense. Maybe that’s why office chairs tend to have wheels — so no one gets too comfortable. A more comfortable chair might invite a …
Winter lights up
There aren’t many times when it is appropriate to scream. However, a local display of puppets in downtown Providence actually invites people to do just this. People of all age groups are …
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Letter: East Bay Young Republicans will help balance region and state
To the editor: Last week, in President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, he laid out his vision, made a 13-year-old cancer survivor an honorary Secret Service agent, and announced …
Letter: Bristol's 4th of July insurrection
How unfortunate for the Town of Bristol to let our historic 4th of July celebration be held hostage and the volunteers to be disparaged by a select group calling themselves the …
Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants
It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants. My grandparents left Ireland in the …
Letter: Most all of us are descendants of immigrants
To the editor: It’s a wonderful month — “Irish Heritage Month,” and like many of you I am a descendent of Irish immigrants. My grandparents left Ireland in …
Letter: Trump’s wrongs are too many to be listed
To the editor: Mr. Trump is right about a few things. First, the long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinians can be resolved by asserting that Palestinians don’t matter. …