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EXPLAINER: Will Rhode Island's $200M for rent aid be enough?
By Philip Marcelo Jun. 25, 2021 12:13 PM EDT
Bus bail out championed by Collins to start giving aid
By Patrick Whittle Jun. 22, 2021 09:53 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A program to help the U.S.'s bus companies survive the coronavirus pandemic that was championed by a Maine senator is now accepting...
The Latest: Guam launching COVID-19 vaccine tourism program
By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 02:43 AM EDT
Expert warns of spread of Delta variant; OSHA cites doctor
Jun. 15, 2021 09:49 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus will pose a serious risk this summer to people who are not fully vaccinated,...
Veterans home gets $2M boost to protect residents from virus
May. 21, 2021 10:37 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Veterans Home is getting nearly $2 million in federal funding to help protect veterans from the coronavirus and ensure...
Rhode Island Veterans Home gets federal virus relief funds
Apr. 16, 2021 11:42 AM EDT
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Veterans Home is getting an infusion of $840,000 in federal coronavirus relief funding, and more money is on the way,...
Rhode Island getting federal funds for hunger, rent relief
Apr. 05, 2021 10:59 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is getting about $40 million in federal relief funding to address the ongoing hunger crisis that has been made worse by...
Rhode Island sees a rise in COVID-19 cases among children
Mar. 29, 2021 09:05 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Public health officials are monitoring a recent rise in new confirmed COVID-19 cases among children ages 10 to 14 in Rhode Island.
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Cape Cod sees virus surge; Gov urges patience with website
Mar. 28, 2021 09:30 AM EDT
A look at coronavirus developments around New England:
MASSACHUSETTS
Officials on Cape Cod are pleading with the state...
The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?
By Ashraf Khalil And Michael Casey Mar. 27, 2021 12:30 AM EDT
The eviction moratorium is expiring. What will Biden do?
By Ashraf Khalil And Michael Casey Mar. 26, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
Officials: Rhode Island's vaccination efforts improving
By Mark Pratt Feb. 25, 2021 10:30 AM EST
Rhode Island is doing a better job of getting coronavirus vaccines into the arms of more people and at a much faster rate than before, Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee...
Gyms, movie theaters can resume with limits in Boston
By The Associated Press Jan. 31, 2021 02:41 PM EST
Businesses like gyms, movie theaters, museums and sight-seeing harbor cruises can resume Monday in Boston under its coronavirus pandemic reopening plan.
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Rhode Island gets $70M to boost testing, vaccinations
Jan. 25, 2021 11:20 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has received an infusion of more than $70 million in federal funding to bolster the state's coronavirus testing and...
Rhode Island death toll passes 2,000; doctor suspended
Jan. 15, 2021 11:32 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — More than 2,000 Rhode Islanders have now died of coronavirus-related complications, the state Department of Health said Friday.
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Editorial Roundup: New York
By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 07:26 PM EST
Recent editorials of statewide and national interest from New York’s newspapers:
Civilian Control of the Military Is Vital
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Grant will help prevent youth homelessness in Rhode Island
Nov. 22, 2020 01:02 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island has received a nearly $95,000 grant to help prevent youth homelessness and housing instability, issues exacerbated by the...
Massachusetts adds New Hampshire, Maine to travel order list
By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 09:31 AM EST
A look at coronavirus developments around New England:
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CONNECTICUT
Connecticut officials have...
