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RIPTA Driver Awarded For Life-Saving Act Of Heroism Patch 2 hrs ago Payton Potter © Rachel Nunes/Patch Ellie is a reminder that there are many good people in the world and that acts of kindness can make a huge difference," RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian said. "We are so proud that she is a RIPTA employee." PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority driver recognized last month for jumping to action when seeing a man who appeared ready to jump off a bridge was recognized for her heroism this week by the 2020 Class of Leadership Rhode Island. Eldora "Ellie" Gib...

PAWTUCKET – While sharing buses with the William M. Davies Career and Technical High School seemed like a good idea on paper, Pawtucket families and officials have grown frustrated with the delays it has caused students both before and after school. “We aren’t doing a good service to our families in Pawtucket,” Erin Dube, deputy chairwoman of the Pawtucket School Committee, said at the March 25 meeting. “They want buses on time for their families.” To remedy the situation, school board members voted 6-0 to go out to bid for a new transportation contract without including Lincoln...

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket School Committee has asked its finance experts to research potential ways the School Department could help the city with its 2020-2021 budget deficit. At their Jan. 28 meeting, members approved referring the matter to Supt. Cheryl McWilliams and Chief Financial Officer Melissa Devine for review, asking them to bring options back for the committee to consider at its second meeting in February. Member Joanne Bonollo asked that a letter be sent to city officials confirming that school leaders are considering the request. She noted that the city had asked for a quick ...

Editor’s Note: The following information was taken from the intake reports gathered from the Sevier County Jail. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Names may be similar to other members of the community. • Matthew Allan Altizer, 42, of 3785 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, was charged Dec. 25 with public intoxication. He was released. • Jennifer Lynn Aviles, 43, no address provided, of Sevierville, was charged Dec. 27 with burglary and simple possession of schedule IV drugs. She was being held. • Wesley Matthew Burgess, 41, of 1330 First Lane in Sevi...