Cranston Councilor Germain’s resignation charges get swift response, call for investigation

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UPDATE: The Cranston City Council has put on its agenda for its Monday, April 22nd meeting the replacement of Germain with Kristen Haroian: Friday, April 19th: Release from the Cranston Republican Committee: ___ In response to RINewsToday’s article on the sudden resignation of Cranston City Councilor Aniece Germain, and her accusations, the Cranston Republican Committee…

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In the News… summary for January 27, 2024

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Like No Udder vegan “ice cream” will close due to an eviction notice, and is looking for a new location. Nantucket auto ferry reservations which start earlier than for the general public postponed due to technical software issues A sheriff was shot by another sheriff, in error, while transporting a prisoner…

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Back to basics popular approach for Providence, even with challenges ahead.

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Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images The Smiley Administration has released its priorities for this year, and accomplishments for the past year, which center around creating improvements to city services, public safety, housing and climate resiliency that have had tangible impacts on the quality-of-life of residents.  “I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in…

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In the Arena: Julie Zito, Fastest Labs

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Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders, politicians, and company CEOs about working and living in Rhode Island. This week Paolino talks with Julie Zito, owner of Fastest Labs in North Providence, the first of 3 planned for Rhode Island. They provide mandatory drug testing, genetic testing, etc. Listen here about this new service: Tune…

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