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WALLETHUB ranked Rhode Island as the "most aggressive" state in the U.S. in combatting the spread of the coronavirus. / AP FILE PHOTO/ CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

WalletHub: R.I. most aggressive state vs. coronavirus in U.S.

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was determined to be the "most aggressive" state in the country versus the coronavirus, according to a report from WalletHub...

COVID-19 unemployment claims rise to nearly 10K in R.I.

PROVIDENCE – Nearly 10,000 people have already lost their jobs in Rhode Island due to the new coronavirus which leads to the COVID-19 infection. The...
THE CORONAVIRUS has continued to prompt the closure of business and nonprofits around the state. / NIAID-RML via AP

Closures continue around R.I. amid COVID-19 spread

PROVIDENCE – Closings due to the spread of the coronavirus and efforts to contain it continued over the weekend and Monday. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...
BOB BURKE, owner of the French restaurant Pot Au Feu, said that closure of restaurants could lead to many being forced to go to already overtaxed supermarkets. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Restaurateurs react to R.I. dining room closures

PROVIDENCE – The decision to shut down Rhode Island’s restaurant dining rooms and limit them to takeout, drive-thru and delivery in the wake of...
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC Diocese of Providence announced Monday that church services will be suspended until further notice starting Tuesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Diocese of Providence suspending church services until further notice

PROVIDENCE – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence will suspend all public Mass celebrations until further notice beginning Tuesday following the recommendation from state...
MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker introduced a $44.6 billion state budget proposal Wednesday. / AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Mass. shuts schools, bans dining out

BOSTON (AP) — Schools in Massachusetts will close for at least three weeks, and all gatherings of more than 25 people will be banned...
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP has declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency. / AP FILE PHOTO/EVAN VUCCI

Trump declares virus pandemic a national emergency

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is declaring the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans...
WARWICK MAYOR Joseph Solomon has declared a state of emergency in the city related to the threat of COVID-19. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Warwick, N.B. both declare state of emergency to restrict spread of...

WARWICK – Mayor Joseph Solomon on Friday declared a state of emergency for the city to “proactively and effectively address the threats presented by...
PUBLIC ACCESS to the U.S. Courthouse at One Exchange Terrrace has been discontinued until further notice due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. / COURTESY U.S. DISTRICT COURT

U.S. District Court in Providence paring back amid coronavirus; other closings,...

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island on Friday announced steps to mitigate spread of the coronavirus, including closing...
ATTLEBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS announced Friday there will be no school March 16-20 after a student was placed in self-quarantine and is being tested for the COVID-19 virus.

Attleboro schools closing due to virus concerns

PROVIDENCE – Local schools are now either canceling classes or recommending closing buildings in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Attleboro Public Schools announced...
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