We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
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Posted inArticle, Metro Desk
A newly created police team will seek to crack down on ATV usage in Providence
This is the first time the city has had a police team whose sole purpose is to crack down on illegal ATV usage, which has plagued Providence in recent years.
Posted inArticle, Education
New initiative uses media literacy to push back against disinformation and violent extremism
The program aims to “reduce the threat of violence by promoting democratic self governance and lifelong learning.”
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
In Westerly, town councilor’s work for coastal fire district raises questions about potential conflicts of interest
Public records show Town Council President Edward Morrone accepted $30,000 in consulting fees to “monitor issues” for property owners in the Watch Hill vacation community, an area that’s become the focal point of ongoing coastal access debates.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Jamestown businessman assembling experienced campaign team in CD1
A first-time candidate, Jamestown resident Don Carlson said he’s running because he wants to give back.
Posted inArticle
Priorities for new Providence police chief: officers’ wellness and building community trust
Perez, 52, has worked his way up the hierarchy through a range of different roles.
Posted inArticle, Business, South Coast Bureau
New Bedford seafood plant follows through on mass termination of immigrant workers
Eastern Fisheries, one of America’s largest seafood suppliers, has effectively fired 100 processing workers in New Bedford by requiring them to reapply for their jobs with verified social security numbers. Many of the workers are Central American immigrants who have worked for years at Eastern Fisheries under temporary contracts through a pair of local employment […]
Posted inArticle, Health
New Spanish-language website combats misinformation and conspiracy theories about health
The new site will provide practical information and health resources to Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking communities.
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The Weekly Catch: March 31, 2023
We break down some of the top local stories from the past week, from politics to pasteis de nata.
Posted inArticle, Health
Updates on coronavirus in RI and MA
For information about COVID-19 vaccinations visit C19vaccineRI.org. A list of Rhode Island’s state-run test sites and their holiday hours is available here. The Latest For a more complete archive of updates on coronavirus, click here.