Around the Valley

With confirmed reports in neighboring Massachusetts communities, and a report of one Burrillville man showing symptoms and visiting Landmark Medical Center, the virus that has effectively changed how people live across the globe made itself known in northern Rhode Island this week. The Uxbridge Board of Health was notified of two confirmed cases of COVID 19 on Tuesday, March 24...

PROVIDENCE — In his role as Chair of Rhode Island’s Small Business Advocacy Council, Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee joined Justin Gontarek and Nicholas Rego, founders of Oceanside Graphics RI, to announce Gift it Forward, a new website that makes it easier for Rhode Islanders to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The website, RIsmallbusiness.org, was announced during a small business...

Small business forum Lt. Gov. Dan McKee will be holding a Small Business Conference Call on Tuesday, March 24 starting at noon to give local business owners the opportunity to weigh in on how COVID 19 has affected their livelihood. Information obtained will be used to develop a plan on how to help local businesses. To RSVP for the call,...

Twin River to remain closed The state department of Revenue has ordered another week of closure for Tiverton and Twin River Casinos following news today that 11 more cases of COVID 19 have been found in the state, bringing the total to 19. In a letter dated March 19, DOR Director Gerald Aubin notes, "This mandatory closure will continue to...

PROVIDENCE – All dine-in food and beverage service in Rhode Island will be shut down for at least two weeks starting Tuesday, March 16 per order of Gov. Gina Raimondo. The governor announced the news in her briefing on the state's reaction to COVID 19 Monday morning. The action follows a similar order issued in Massachusetts over the weekend. It...

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...

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...