Pawtucket Public Library receives major grant from Champlin Foundation

The building is white.

Photo: Pawtucket Public Library The Pawtucket Public Library has received a grant for $395,000 from the Champlin Foundation. The grant will go towards the ongoing project of repointing the Deborah Cook Sayles Library building.  Ten libraries across 10 different communities received grants in this round of funding. “Preserving and restoring our historic buildings are crucial…

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Scouts honor RI Distinguished Citizens, Cheryl Merchant and Gary Furtado

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Photo: (L to R) Narr. Council Scout Executive and CEO Tim McCandless, Luncheon Co-Chair Paul Choquette, DCA Honoree Gary Furtado, Scout John McClung, Scout Edward McClung, DCA Honoree Cheryl Merchant, and Luncheon Co-Chair Thomas Gilbane Council raises a record $355,000 for Scoutreach Program The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America honored Cheryl Merchant of TACO…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 20, 2023 – John Donnelly

Tuesday weather in Massachusetts, along with Rhode Island weather.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Not a lot of difference from yesterday, High pressure keeping any significant weather out of the area. Some high cloud cover on the outskirts of low pressure over the midwest will drift in from the south and west, but no rain is expected. Afternoon highs around 70 and morning lows in…

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Wood River Health’s 2nd annual Head to Toe Wellness Fair a partnership event

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Wood River Health Services hosted its 2nd Annual Head to Toe Wellness Fair on Thursday, June 1 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on The Esplanade at Wilcox Park, 44 Broad Street, Westerly. Sponsored by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and in partnership with Westerly Library and Wilcox Park, the family-friendly event connected attendees with resources…

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Rhode Island Weather for June 19, 2023 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist An uneventful day with high pressure keeping any serious weather at bay. We may see a brief afternoon shower here and there, but nothing to amend outdoor plans. Afternoon highs on the cool side, 69, after a morning low in the upper 50’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s a “B”…

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Networking Pick of the Week – NEW! RI/MA Referral Makers Network

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Join Paula Allin’s new venture as the RI/MA Referral Makers group gets started. Plans are to meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 to 10am, in Smithfield. Get your day off to a great start! Here’s all you need to know: Here is Home Smart’s website: https://homesmart.com/real-estate-agent/rhode-island/smithfield/15351-paula-allin/Welcome

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St. Alexander Parish, Warren, merges into St. Mary of the Bay Parish, Warren

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At the request of the pastor/administrator, trustees, and finance councils of the two parishes, and after consulting the diocesan College of Consultors, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, D.D., S.T.D., Bishop of Providence, has approved the request to merge St. Alexander Parish into St. Mary of the Bay Parish, both in Warren, effective July 7, 2023.…

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