AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/pawtucket-ri 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/pawtucket-ri https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:20:41 -0600 Celebrate New Years at the White Ash We'll have hors d'oeuvres, a buffet, champagne, and a live DJ: Johny Steelo. The Fun starts at 6:00 p.m and we'll https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-years-eve-at-the-white-ash-2023-31504002-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-years-eve-at-the-white-ash-2023-31504002-pawtucket-ri.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida released his nation’s new National Security Strategy and other https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-applauds-japans-new-national-security-strategy-31506968-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-applauds-japans-new-national-security-strategy-31506968-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Whitehouse-supported Congressionally Directed Spending requests to create jobs, improve quality of life in RI were successfully included in Omnibus https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouse-delivers-872-million-direct-investment-in-ri-via-omnibus-funding-bill-31510627-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouse-delivers-872-million-direct-investment-in-ri-via-omnibus-funding-bill-31510627-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statements after the Law Enforcement https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouses-bipartisan-law-enforcement-deescalation-training-act-signed-into-law-31512283-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouses-bipartisan-law-enforcement-deescalation-training-act-signed-into-law-31512283-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) today released the following statement on the death of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond. https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-cicilline-on-death-of-former-governor-lincoln-almond-31513520-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-cicilline-on-death-of-former-governor-lincoln-almond-31513520-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman-elect Seth Magaziner released the following statement after learning about the death of former https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmanelect-magaziners-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-ri-governor-lincoln-almond-31520588-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressmanelect-magaziners-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-ri-governor-lincoln-almond-31520588-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 29 cities and towns across RI will develop a Safe Streets action plan and may use it to apply for additional federal funding for roadway safety https://www.americantowns.com/news/ripta-gets-5m-action-plan-grant-to-develop-a-roadmap-for-safety-improvements-31527173-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ripta-gets-5m-action-plan-grant-to-develop-a-roadmap-for-safety-improvements-31527173-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hosts: Slitty & Cass Flow A Live indoor Festival showcasing some of the most prominent and outgoing talent that the New England area has to https://www.americantowns.com/news/litfest-ri-indoor-arts-festival-2023-31528224-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/litfest-ri-indoor-arts-festival-2023-31528224-pawtucket-ri.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, ahead of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s White House visit with President Joe Biden, https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-meeks-castro-lead-house-in-supporting-brazils-democracy-31533861-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-meeks-castro-lead-house-in-supporting-brazils-democracy-31533861-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Three fire departments in Rhode Island have been awarded new federal grants to hire additional firefighters, acquire updated https://www.americantowns.com/news/ri-fire-departments-net-45m-to-enhance-public-safety-31538223-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ri-fire-departments-net-45m-to-enhance-public-safety-31538223-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Come discover the human brain! The event will feature a variety of stations where visitors can learn about brain health, interact with brain science https://www.americantowns.com/news/pawtucket-brain-fair-2023-31541672-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pawtucket-brain-fair-2023-31541672-pawtucket-ri.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PAWTUCKET, RI – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) today announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-accepting-submissions-for-2023-congressional-art-competition-31554592-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-accepting-submissions-for-2023-congressional-art-competition-31554592-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded news that the United States has formally submitted its acceptance of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouse-applauds-united-states-formally-submitting-acceptance-to-international-fisheries-agreement-31561128-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whitehouse-applauds-united-states-formally-submitting-acceptance-to-international-fisheries-agreement-31561128-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected An T. Le as his nominee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-nominates-an-t-le-to-rhode-island-commerce-corporation-board-31564773-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-nominates-an-t-le-to-rhode-island-commerce-corporation-board-31564773-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate: Kimberly https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-nominates-dhs-and-dbr-directors-31567603-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-nominates-dhs-and-dbr-directors-31567603-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600