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With kids out of school over concerns for controlling spread of the coronavirus and as a result, many parents unable to work, a few local businesses have stepped up to relieve the financial stress on local families. Coffee & Cream in North Smithfield is offering breakfast to any student who may need it. "We will give you a free pancake or...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island public schools will remain closed through the end of the school year, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced in a press briefing on Thursday, April 23, exactly one month since the state's distance learning experiment began. The highly-anticipated announcement comes following the discovery of an additional 412 confirmed cases of COVID 19 in the state, along with eight...

Concerns about the spread of COVID 19 led to cancellations of events throughout northern Rhode Island this week. As of Friday, March 13, there were 14 confirmed cases of the virus in the state and Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that all schools in the state will be closed next week. The state General Assembly cancelled all hearings and sessions.  The below...

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina Raimondo lifted the state's stay-at-home order on Saturday, May 9, but things won't be back to normal just yet in the ocean state as restrictions on large gatherings, restaurant services and other businesses remain in place. The governor announced Phase I of her plan to reopen some elements of the state during her press briefing on...

Help with tech The Rhode Island Department of Education and Rhode Island Foundation have announced an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to help students and families struggling to access adequate distance learning technology and internet connectivity. Statewide, the majority of students are able to access distance learning opportunities using technology provided by public school districts. However, through constant contact with each local...

PROVIDENCE – With testing efforts across Rhode Island ramped up last week, the number of confirmed cases of COVID 19 jumped to 2,015 statewide, with 22 cases in Burrillville. North Smithfield had six as of Friday, April 10. The figures remains low in comparison to urban communities, with several cities showing numbers in the triple digits. And while Gov. Gina Raimondo said...

PROVIDENCE – While it remains unclear if limited testing is to blame, the number of confirmed cases of COVID 19 found in northern Rhode Island communities remained low early this week, even as the statewide total jumped to 1,229. As of Tuesday, April 7, 16 Burrillville residents had tested positive for the virus, according to data released by the state...