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Students who miss too much school could be sent to juvenile detention under this new bill
A bill that passed the House Education Committee Wednesday could give authorities the power to investigate and send to juvenile detention Rhode Island public-school students who are chronically absent. Why it matters: The state Department of Education has been cracking down on chronic absences from school with a media campaign urging kids to attend school and regular shout-outs to schools with the highest attendance rates by Gov. Dan McKee. ...
Splash pad, food trucks and free fun: Community invited to Swansea YMCA's Spirit Day
SWANSEA — The Stoico/FIRSTFED YMCA isn't just in the community. It's excited to show that it's very much part of the community. On Saturday, June 1, the Y will be holding its first Spirit Day at its sprawling 36-acre facility at 271 Sharps Lot Road. The hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. ...
RI's first head of the Cannabis Office has been tapped. Here's what we know about her.
Michelle A. Reddish has been tapped to be the first administrator of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office. “Michelle’s significant expertise in regulatory compliance, development, and technological advancement position her to hit the ground running on day one,” said Governor Dan McKee in a news release. “I’m confident Michelle will effectively continue Rhode Island’s commitment to promoting the safe usage and responsible regulation of cannabis in our state.”
New London man arrested after engaging police pursuit with stolen vehicle
NEW LONDON, CT (WFSB) - A New London man was arrested after engaging in a police pursuit with a stolen vehicle from Rhode Island on Wednesday morning. A trooper on patrol on I-95 near the Gold Star Bridge spotted a white 1999 Isuzu NPR loaded with yellow lobster cages that fit the description of a car involved in two other evading accidents earlier that day.
Memorial Day 2024: Parades, memorials and events around RI honor those who gave their lives
Many Rhode Island communities honor the people who gave their lives for their county with parades and ceremonies on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 27. It looks like the weather will cooperate with outdoor plans for at least the early part of the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high of 77 in Providence; Sunday looks mostly cloudy with a high near 78; Monday looks mostly cloudy with...
Weather Now: Sunny, Warm, and Less Humid Today
Good Friday morning everyone! A much quieter start to the day compared to this time yesterday. There are some areas of locally dense fog out there, especially further south and east, but that strong May sun should do the trick and break that up during the morning leading to a sunny and very warm day. […]
Severe weather causes traffic delays in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Severe weather caused major delays and in interruptions throughout Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. Viewers shared videos and photos of the severe weather in the area. Route 10 North in Providence was closed temporarily for significant flooding in both lanes. The Rhode Island State Police...
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