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URI economist: Rhode Island economy appears be slowing, still too early to tell

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2022

WHAT: After two extremely strong months, Rhode Island’s economy appeared to slow a bit in October, says University of Rhode Island Economist Leonard Lardaro, with the Current Conditions Index dropping from 92 to 75

BEC Board of Directors Meeting on January 3

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2022

BEC Board of Directors Meeting on January 3

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Kent County Times area weekly mass times

By Kent County Times | Dec 17, 2022

The following parishes in the Kent County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Ace Hardware ranks 2nd for top quality at more than 5,600 locally-owned stores

By Kent County Times | Dec 15, 2022

Ace Hardware received the second highest number of points in the Top Omnichannel 100 Retailers report.

Fitchburg State’s Kassel Named All-American by NFHCA

By Press release submission | Dec 15, 2022

Fitchburg State University freshman forward Lena Kassel has been named a Third Team All-American selection by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA), it was announced by the organization Tuesday.

Keene State's Brito Named To D3hoops.com Team of the Week

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

Sophomore standout Octavio Brito was named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week, presented by Scoutware, on Tuesday morning.

Photos: Brown Provost Richard M. Locke’s decade of distinguished leadership

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

A talented, innovative and mission-driven leader, Brown Provost Richard M. Locke has helped to shape and shepherd critical University initiatives that have enhanced academic excellence, strengthened fiscal sustainability, and supported a vibrant and cohesive academic community.

Four LEC Women’s Soccer Player Named to United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

Four Little East Conference (LEC) women’s soccer standouts have been named to the 2022 United Soccer Coaches All-Region Team

Student-curated MFA Boston exhibition spotlights long-forgotten female Flemish painter

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

At the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, a talented 17th century female painter is finally getting the recognition she deserves — thanks in large part to a cohort of graduate students at Brown University

City Accepting Applications For 2023 Prescott Park Seasonal Boat Slips Rental Lottery

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

The City of Portsmouth Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for the seasonal boat slips at the Prescott Park docks.

City Manager Names Peter Britz Director Of Planning & Sustainability

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

City Manager Karen Conard is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter L. Britz to City Planning and Sustainability Director, effective January 3, 2023.

Today’s adolescent substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

Despite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop adolescent substance use is still an old-fashioned conversation, according to a new Viewpoint published in the November issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

Veni, vidi, celebravi: Inside Brown’s 75-year-old Latin Carol Celebration

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

“Mox est celebrandum!” proclaimed posters, emails and social media posts in the weeks leading up to a very special Monday, Dec. 5, event at Brown University.For those whose Latin is a little — or a lot — rusty, that translates to “soon we will celebrate.”

URI research team launches world’s largest global human rights dataset

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2022

A team of researchers based at the University of Rhode Island and Binghamton University has launched the world’s largest quantitative dataset on global human rights.

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Kent County Times area weekly mass times

By Kent County Times | Dec 10, 2022

The following parishes in the Kent County Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Second Sunday of Advent – Rev. Jordan Zajac, O.P. ’04

By Press release submission | Dec 8, 2022

As Christians prepare for the Nativity of Jesus during Advent, Dominican friars will share weekly homilies reflecting on the Church’s Advent liturgies