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News from August 2022

Nina Lee: Investigating the impact of noise pollution on children’s health outcomes

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Multiple times a week, Nina Lee finds herself in a Rhode Islander’s backyard. She unpacks and then assembles an environmental noise monitor and begins recording. A week later, she’ll return to the site, collect the monitor and store the data for future statistical analysis.

​​​​​​​Pawtucket man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to a life sentence at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after being found guilty of committing multiple counts of child molestation against a female victim under the age of 14 from 2012 to 2018.

Plymouth State's Lord to Retire After 2022 Season

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Plymouth State University head field hockey coach Bonnie Lord, whose 263 career victories are the fourth-most across all sports in school history, announced she will retire after the 2022 season.

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence Elected Officials, Education Partners Cut the Ribbon on First Phase of Classical High School Renovations

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence Elected Officials, Education Partners Cut the Ribbon on First Phase of Classical High School Renovations

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Providence company United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI:NYQ) working in Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores sees value fall 22.2% in week ending Aug. 27

By Providence Reporter | Aug 29, 2022

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI:NYQ) was the highest Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores company headquartered in Rhode Island on Aug. 26.

Providence man sentenced to serve 28 years in state prison for role in 2013 murder

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 28 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to his role in the murder of 78-year-old Delor “Dean” Cabral in Providence in 2013.

With new senior leadership role, Brown to strengthen commitment to Providence and Rhode Island

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

To deepen its relationships across Providence and Rhode Island and advance its ability to make a positive impact locally, Brown University has established a cabinet-level position leading community engagement strategy and initiatives.

Providence man sentenced to serve 28 years in state prison for role in 2013 murder

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 28 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to his role in the murder of 78-year-old Delor “Dean” Cabral in Providence in 2013.

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Value of Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores company CVS Health Corp. (CVS:NYQ) based in Woonsocket fell 46.4% in week ending Aug. 27

By Providence Reporter | Aug 28, 2022

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI:NYQ) was the highest Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores company headquartered in Rhode Island on Aug. 26.

East Providence Rec Presents Youth Sewing Workshop

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2022

My first stitches Youth Sewing Workshop

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Providence Reporter area weekly mass times

By Providence Reporter | Aug 27, 2022

The following parishes in the Providence Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported August 17, 2022)

By Press release submission | Aug 27, 2022

Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury (Reported August 17, 2022)

Mattress Collection and Free Drop Off

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

Mattress Collection and Free Drop Off

To advance research on incarceration, Brown acquires personal papers of prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The John Hay Library, home to Brown University’s special collections, in partnership with Brown’s Pembroke Center, has acquired a vast set of records, writings and artwork from political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal.

Eastern Connecticut Named Favorite in 2022 Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team was picked to claim the 2022 Little East Conference (LEC) women’s volleyball championship, according to the 2022 LEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll.

Pawtucket man sentenced to serve 12 years in state prison for child molestation

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 12 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after being found guilty of committing multiple counts of second degree child molestation in 2019 against a female victim under the age of 14.

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‘Fire Up the Flavor’ this Labor Day with a BBQ party at participating Providence County Ace Hardware stores.

By Providence Reporter | Aug 23, 2022

Watch grilling demonstrations and enjoy family-friendly fun on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

After 15 years leading Brown financial aid, Dean Jim Tilton to retire

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

After 15 years of distinguished service at Brown and a successful four-decade career in higher education, Dean of Financial Aid Jim Tilton will retire at the end of the 2022 calendar year. Provost Richard M. Locke shared news of Tilton’s retirement in a Thursday, Aug. 25, message to the campus community. He said the University will miss Tilton’s deep expertise in financial aid and his unwavering commitment to supporting students and their families.

Mayor Elorza, Providence Municipal Reparations Commission Members, Providence African American Ambassadors Group, and Community Partners Announce Next Steps to Advance Reparations

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11), Providence Cultural Equity Initiative CEO and Founder Raymond “Two Hawks” Watson, Reparations Commission Chairperson Rodney Davis, Reparations Commission member and Providence resident Wanda Brown, Congregation Beth Sholom Rabbi Barry Dolinger, 1696 Heritage Group Vice President and Providence Director of Business Development Keith Stokes, Founder and Executive Director of Higher Ground International Henrietta White-Holder, Senior Advisor to Mayor Elorza and Executive Director of the African American Ambassador Group Shawndell Burney-Speaks and community members today announced the next steps in the City of Providence’s municipal reparations process.

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Providence-based Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores company United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI:NYQ) sees value rise 40.2% in week ending Aug. 20

By Providence Reporter | Aug 22, 2022

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI:NYQ) was the highest Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores company headquartered in Rhode Island on Aug. 19.