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  • [CREDIT: NWS.gov] The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for RI, and offers a number of hot weather tips.

    Heat Advisory Warns Feel-Like Temps at 101

    [CREDIT: NWS.gov] The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for RI, and offers a number of hot weather tips. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A heat advisory today continues until 8 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service reports, with Heat Index – feel-like temps  -up to 101 degrees. According to the  […]

  • [CREDit: Theatre By the Sea] Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing for the “Corny Collins Show” in TBTS's "Hairspray.'

    TBTS’s ‘Hairspray’ Is Deep, High-Energy & Timely

    [CREDit: Theatre By the Sea] Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing for the “Corny Collins Show” in TBTS's "Hairspray.' By: Joe Siegel

    WAKEFIELD, RI —To say that Theatre by the Sea’s “Hairspray,”, is only a feel-good musical, high-energy dancing and big wigs, would be inaccurate—it’s deeper.

  • [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland} Hopkins Hill Fire Chief John Potvin, newly hired to take the reins from retired Chief Frank Brown, in front of the Hopkins Hill station.

    Hopkins Hill Welcomes Potvin as Fire Chief

    [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland} Hopkins Hill Fire Chief John Potvin, newly hired to take the reins from retired Chief Frank Brown, in front of the Hopkins Hill station. By: Natalie Ferland

    COVENTRY, RI— After a long career in East Providence as Director of Emergency Medical Services, John Potvin returned to lead the Hopkins Hill Fire District, where he volunteered as a […]

Business

  • CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant

    By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI  — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.

    Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]

  • [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

    Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

    [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

Schools

  • CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant

    By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI  — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.

    Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools are cutting admin positions, including currently vacant roles such as Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director of IT, cutting costs. Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department

    Warwick Schools Tech Director on Leave June 15

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools Tech Director Jeffrey Taylor has been put on leave with pay for an undisclosed “personnel issue.” When asked about Taylor, Warwick Schools Superintendent William […]

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