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Jun 3 2022

RI’s Olmstead Consent Decree Coordinator steps down – 6th in 8 years to do so

By Gina Macris, Developmental Disability News Aryana Huskey, Rhode Island’s latest statewide coordinator for implementing the 2014 Olmstead consent decree, has ...
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Jun 3 2022

Bishop Tobin expands Saint Gabriel’s Call programs for pregnant, new mothers 

Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, announced a commitment to double the assistance provided to pregnant and new ...
Tobacco poisoning our planet.

Jun 1 2022

Tobacco: Poisoning our planet

The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and ...
A close up of a bunch of red strawberries.

Jun 1 2022

Hepatitis A outbreak & fresh, organic strawberries

FDA Announces Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Potentially Linked to Fresh, Organic Strawberries The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) ...
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May 31 2022

In the news… local, national news of note

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY COVID Massachusetts rates drop 22% in a week. Masking optional for Providence schools, starting this week. ...
A cartoon of a girl talking to another girl.

May 31 2022

PsychHub offers free online mental health toolkit in response to trauma of Texas shooting

Help for families dealing with the trauma of the Texas shooting can be found online, and sources that are becoming ...
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May 31 2022

Networking Pick of the Week – SRI Chamber at So. Kingstown Land Trust

Please join the SRI Chamber of Commerce for First Friday Coffee hosted by South Kingstown Land Trust on Friday, June 3rd from 8am-9am ...
An image of a woman with paint brushes in front of a flag.

May 30 2022

75 local artists apply for $50K commission to paint portrait of Raimondo, who picks NY artist

Photo: May, 2020, RI State House news conference The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced that former ...
A group of american flags in a field.

May 30 2022

Memorial Day & TODAY at RI Veterans Cemetery

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to their country. ...
A group of trucks parked in a parking lot.

May 29 2022

Big turnout for Rhode Island’s Torch Run Truck Convoy for Special Olympics

Last week nearly fifty trucks from over thirty trucking companies took part in Rhode Island's first Torch Run Truck Convoy® for ...