The money will be used to serve the needs of food-insecure residents of Portsmouth and surrounding communities, food bank organizers said.
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The shark themed license plates can be ordered online. They cost $42.50, and $20 from each plate benefits the Atlantic Shark Institute.
According to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), around 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States.
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So far in April, 109 of every 100,000 emergency room visits in the Northeast have been for treatment of a tick bite.
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In 2022, Rhode Island experienced more than 80 wildfires. Smaller planned fires could reduce that number in 2023, state officials said.
The page is also designed to keep the public informed about the latest developments at the food bank.
Funds raised benefit EBCAP's Newport Family & Child Opportunity Zone's Backpack Feeding Program - food for kids on weekends
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Loved ones get free admission to the Newport Car Museum on Valentine's Day with the purchase of an adult ticket.
The donation will help St. John’s Lodge Food Bank purchase and store food to help residents in Portsmouth and surrounding communities.
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Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Portsmouth with contributions big and small.
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Rilwan K. Feyisitan, Jr. will assume leadership of the community action agency in January
All proceeds will go to a local breast cancer charity.
Career Fair set for October 19 in East Providence
Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers to discuss important issues in town.
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Most of the poached fish were donated to the Amos House in Providence to help feed families in need.
The event aims to provide a responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the public about the dangers of abuse.
The race will once again be held on Patriots Day, after it was moved to October last year and canceled in 2020.
The area was closed due to serious flooding during Hurricane Ida in September.
The advisory has been in place since July.
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Residents approved a $21.4 million bond for school repairs and another bond for elderly affordable housing.
Portsmouth voters will go to the polls to approve or reject two local bonds.
Portsmouth is hosting its last electronic waste drop off event of the year Nov. 13.