The organization said local organizations received a total of almost $600,000.

Other local organizations receiving grants include: Thundermist Health Center, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley, the Woonsocket School Department and the Matthew 25 Center of Hope Outreach Program.

After killing the Newport Marathon last week, the Newport City Council has given the popular race some CPR after a vote reconsideration.
The rain led to a significant drop in the number of arrests as compared to last year.
School officials said that unlike Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish Holiday, Good Friday does not have required services.
Teachers who requested Good Friday off were denied by the school district, prompting the lawsuit.
Says circus plan to stop using animals should start now, not 2018.