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Tourism desperate to get ARPA aid

Government 10/15/2021

A proposed $13 million investment in Rhode Island’s travel, tourism and events sectors would come as a well-timed boost, according to tourism leaders, but...

AT THE READY: Eileen Crudele, director of special education at Smithfield Public Schools, says each school has a full-time psychologist, and there are five social workers to handle an uptick in mental health issues among students. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Mental health concerns intensify in classroom

Coronavirus 10/15/2021

Over the years, school administrators and mental health professionals have noticed a steady increase in mental health issues among young children and teens. For...

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: The Providence Public School District is dealing with a shortage of educators this academic year, with many openings created by resignations. That includes Matthew J. Buchanan, the former principal at Hope High School, who resigned last spring. / PBN PHOTO/NANCY LAVIN

Teacher shortages leave administrators at a loss

Coronavirus 10/15/2021

The rollercoaster ride of pandemic schooling has smoothed out and students are, for the most part, back in the classroom. Now it’s the teachers who...

Despite threats, few walk off jobs over vaccines

Advice 10/15/2021

Are workplace vaccine mandates prompting some employees to quit rather than get a shot? A hospital in Lowville, N.Y., for example, had to shut down...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 286, with 3 new deaths

Coronavirus 10/14/2021

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 286 on Wednesday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 261, with 1 new death

Coronavirus 10/13/2021

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 261 on Tuesday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 955 over long weekend, with 2...

Coronavirus 10/12/2021

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase by 955 from Oct. 8 through the long weekend, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 221, with 2 new deaths

Coronavirus 10/08/2021

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 221 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 216, with 4 new deaths

Coronavirus 10/07/2021

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 216, with four new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on Thursday. Hospitalizations...