In the News… recap of the week ending Jan. 11, 2025

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY 54 homeless people died in Rhode Island. 1 has died – last week – in RI – inside a UHaul van WPRI’s Ted Nesi says hackers were demanding $23 million as a ransom payment House Speaker Joe Shekarchi said he thinks it’s more likely the new westbound Washington Bridge will not…

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Landmark Medical Center’s owner, Prime Healthcare, expands to Maine facilities, MDs.

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Prime Healthcare Foundation Expands Mission with Addition of Central Maine Healthcare Photo: Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket As announced by Prime Healthcare officials: The Prime Healthcare Foundation and the Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) Board of Directors announced they have reached an agreement for Prime Healthcare Foundation to become the sole corporate member and parent company of…

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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association honors law enforcement excellence

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At a recent celebration, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association honored law enforcement professionals, presenting their annual awards for outstanding contributions across various categories of excellence. “This year’s award recipients have exemplified what it means to serve with excellence,” said Colonel Brad Connor, President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Warwick’s Chief of…

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Mayor Brett P. Smiley releases Year Two accomplishments for City of Providence

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Photo: downtown Providence, Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images-RI As Mayor Brett P. Smiley completes his second year in office, a list of the past year’s significant accomplishments was released, that have receive “national acclaim and critical initiatives that have positioned the City of Providence for continued growth and success”. Providence has prioritized investments and initiatives that…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Morning Coffee with Mentor Rhode Island

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This week’s Networking Pick of the Week is with Mentor Rhode Island. Morning Coffee will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 8 – 9 AM at 875 Centerville Rd, Bldg 3, Unit 9, in Warwick. This month, the team at Mentor Rhode Island invite you to start your day off in their new offices with a fresh…

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In the News… recap for week ending Jan. 4, 2025

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A quick synopsis of the news of the week, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY On Jan. 4, the African Meeting House on Nantucket will celebrate its bicentennial with a reception and live performances. Horsley Witten Group (HW), an environmental consulting firm based in Sandwich, MA that…

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Real Estate in RI: East Side home sells for $3.6M with Residential Properties

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Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 360 Olney Street on Providence’s East Side for $3.6 million. RPL Sales Associate Michael J. Sweeney of the Sweeney Advisory Group was involved with both sides of the transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the 7th highest home sale in Providence in 2024. RPL has now…

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The Rudolph Fisher Exhibit, by Stages of Freedom at Providence Athenaeum

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Rudolph Fisher, Rhode Island’s Gift to the Harlem Renaissance, will be the exhibit of Stages of Freedom at the Providence Athenaeum at 251 Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence. Opening Reception is January 9th from 4 to 6pm. Exhibit runs through January 27th during regular operating hours. The exhibit is free and open…

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