Lawmakers consider bill to combat fraud at crypto kiosks – Herb Weiss

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by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Maybe the second time will be the charm. After the Rhode Island General Assembly failed to address the issue of preventing criminals from using cryptocurrency (Crypto) ATMs to steal from older Rhode Islanders, AARP Rhode Island is renewing its effort to regulate the state’s 120 crypto kiosks and…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another raw day of rain and cool air northwest of a slow moving frontal system off the coast. Chance for some flakes in the northwestern portion of the area as well, primarily in the early morning hours. Highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the mid 30s with a light…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Legislative Reception one of the must-dos of the season

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Photo: NRI Chamber TUESDAY April 8th – 4:30 to 6:30pm The Legislative Reception offers business leaders a yearly opportunity to engage with elected officials from across Rhode Island, foster relationships, expand their networks, and address key issues impacting the business community. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and valet parking is available at the Smith…

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9 to be inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame

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HERITAGE HALL OF FAME The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame today announced the selection of nine prominent Rhode Islanders for membership in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. According to Board President Lawrence Reid, the Hall of Fame, consisting of “illustrious Rhode Islanders” from Roger Williams and the…

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To Do in RI: 22nd Annual Tomorrow Fund Stroll

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The Tomorrow Fund’s 22nd Annual Stroll will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Garden City Center, in Cranston. Join the 22nd Annual Tomorrow Fund Stroll. Walk-in registration begins at 7:30 am on the day of the event and the Stroll kicks off at 9:00 am, all to support The Tomorrow Fund in their…

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Out of the abyss – Michael Morse

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by Michael Morse, contributing writer Doing nothing as our country drowns in debt, our people stagnate in a service economy that creates wealth for investors rather than workers, filling our homes with foreign-manufactured throw away items, eating food processed in factories and watching what little we have saved be devoured by energy costs as our…

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In the News… quick recap of the news of the week ending April 5th, 2025

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Large amount of drugs/arrests at homeless encampment off of Plainfield Pike, Cranston Roxbury, MA summer youth jobs event shut down after over 1,000 engaged in fighting Drug overdoses in New Hampshire decreased by 35% in 2024 MA will cut 170 state workers, ½ of all case workers, in their department of…

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