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Meshanticut Lake is a picturesque body of water adorned with an abundance of pink lotus leaves.

Oct 23 2023

Aquatic weed treatment Oct. 24 at Cranston’s Meshanticut Pond, local leaders meet

Photo: Meshanticut Lake, RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that Meshanticut Pond in ...
An empty swimming pool with a fence around it in Cranston.

Oct 17 2023

Mayor Hopkins stays firm to reopen Budlong Pool, responds to “rebuke” of PAC, and City Councilor

Cranston's partisan politics isn't taking a break, even as the world explodes in concerns of World War, and people are ...
A group of people standing around a table at an event.

Oct 17 2023

Needs and priorities of aging Rhode Islanders must remain paramount – Maureen Maigret

by Maureen Maigret, chair, Aging in Community Subcommittee of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council David Cicilline affirms “the needs ...
A bench is sitting in the middle of a park with autumn leaves.

Oct 14 2023

Homeless in RI: State’s new strategy. Shelters, housing, prevention, expansion, collaboration

Alongside faith and community leaders, state issues call to action for continued partnership and progress in preventing and addressing homelessness. ...
A close up image of blue water in the ocean.

Oct 13 2023

Pool-a-palooza in Cranston. Mayor calls it sad, the constant bickering of Councilman, PAC advocates

“I am so disappointed in Bob Ferri’s incessant carping and unwillingness to be a collegial and participating member of the ...
A black and white photo of a homeless man with a beard in RI.

Oct 13 2023

Homeless in RI: State shelter/housing plan for winter coming TODAY. Woonsocket discord.

RINewsToday has learned that the state's Housing Department will release its plan TODAY - this morning - to address homelessness ...
A row of lockers with different colored locks.

Oct 12 2023

RIPEC: Rhode Island slow to act and fund for growing multilingual learners, with poor outcomes

Rapidly growing multilingual learners have poor outcomes with state slow to act and fund The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council ...
A rendering of a swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in Cranston.

Oct 11 2023

Mayor Hopkins steps out of partisan quagmire, moves forward to rebuild Cranston’s Budlong Pool

Photo, top: artist rendering, subject to changes After nearly more than 20 public meetings, Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has ...
A crowd gathers around a statue of john f kennedy.

Oct 10 2023

Bringing Columbus home, in Johnston – John Cianci

Approximately 200 to 300 people filled the iconic island at the Johnston War Memorial Park for the unveiling of the ...
An image of Joe Paolino Jr. in a suit and tie.

Oct 8 2023

In the Arena: Douglas Brinkley, Presidential Historian

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders and experts in Rhode Island and beyond. This week Paolino interviews Douglas Brinkley, ...