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New Hampshire governor gets vaccine, gives thumbs-up
By The Associated Press Apr. 10, 2021 11:58 AM EDT
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu received his COVID-19 vaccine Saturday at the state's mass vaccination site at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
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Gov. McKee visits 2 new regional vaccination sites
Apr. 07, 2021 09:54 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Opening regional vaccination sites is critical to helping make sure that everyone in Rhode Island who wants a coronavirus shot, but who...
Pawtucket makes all adults in the city eligible for vaccine
Mar. 22, 2021 10:05 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Pawtucket on Monday opened coronavirus vaccination eligibility to all adults who live in the city.
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Rhode Island pays out millions in fake unemployment claims
Mar. 05, 2021 09:46 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has received nearly 427,000 suspected fraudulent unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic, of which more than...
Providence expands vaccine eligibility in hard-hit sections
Mar. 02, 2021 02:39 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's largest city has received permission from state health officials to start coronavirus vaccine registrations for...
Brown switches to remote-only classes a week early
By Mark Pratt Nov. 17, 2020 09:38 AM EST
Brown University is switching to online-only classes a week earlier than originally scheduled in response to a rising number of confirmed coronavirus cases...
Providence unveils program to support small businesses
Oct. 19, 2020 10:49 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Providence is throwing a lifeline to small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic with microgrants of up to ...
Anti-eviction effort starts; clam shack ends dining service
Jul. 10, 2020 03:40 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. Gina Raimondo on Friday announced a $7 million effort to help residents facing eviction.
The Safe Harbor...
Providence to provide $1M in rental assistance, legal aid
Jun. 30, 2020 11:57 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The mayor of Providence on Tuesday announced $1 million in rental assistance and legal aid for families struggling to pay their rent...
Rhode Island adds jobs, unemployment rate drops to 16.3%
Jun. 25, 2020 12:16 PM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — After shedding tens of thousands of jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, Rhode Island added jobs and saw a decrease in its...
Governor says state on track to reopen; 2 veterans die
May. 07, 2020 09:10 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has met several benchmarks that Gov. Gina Raimondo said Thursday will allow her to lift the state's stay-at-home order...
Governor to require masks when in public; RI adds 241 cases
May. 05, 2020 10:45 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Almost everyone in an indoor or outdoor public place in Rhode Island will be required to wear a face mask starting Friday to help...
