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JoAnn Olin helps 1,500 travel agents build confidence at Cruise Brothers
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Cruise Brothers Training Manager JoAnn Olin supports about 1,500 independent travel agents through coaching, daily training and back-office guidance.
Resource Media launches seafood campaign centered on independent fishers
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Resource Media unveiled Better Values, Better Seafood during National Seafood Month to spotlight independent fishermen, aquaculture farmers and seafood advocates across the U.S. The campaign promotes community-based seafood production and directs…
Building Bridges Education says HBCU Week drew 3,000 students and $5 million in scholarships
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Building Bridges Education wrapped HBCU Week 2026 in Boston after five days of roadshows, a summit, a fair and a gala that connected thousands of students with more than 20 HBCUs. The group says the effort produced more than 325 college…
NEA Foundation names five public school educators for 2027 teaching awards
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The NEA Foundation will honor five public school educators from California, Washington, Ohio, Rhode Island and Virginia at its Feb. 12, 2027 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in Washington, D.C. Each honoree will receive $10,000 and is a…
Dirigo and Seven Hills Rhode Island create new job in Warwick
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Dirigo and Seven Hills Rhode Island have partnered to create a meaningful job opportunity at the Dirigo Center in Warwick for Sabrina Howard, who started as a Logistics Support Specialist on August 25. The role shows how disability services…
Orlando educator wins 2026 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year
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Dr. Nisha Phillip Malahoo of Orlando nonprofit Above & Beyond for Change has been named the 2026 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year and will receive a $20,000 grant to expand family-engagement work in Central Florida.
Rhode Island chiropractor publishes attorney guide on injury documentation
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Dr. Mark J. Mulak has published a new guide for plaintiff attorneys on objective documentation in motor vehicle injury cases.
Building Bridges Education expands New England HBCU access program
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Building Bridges Education will host its 2026 HBCU program Oct. 14-16 in Boston and at Harvard University, reaching more than 2,500 students from over 90 New England high schools.
More than 950 swimmers set for Rhode Island cancer swim fundraiser
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Swim Across America will hold its 17th annual Rhode Island open water swim on Sept. 12 at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett, with more than 950 swimmers already registered.
Influential Women spotlights Rhode Island clinician Karen Peters Bowden
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Influential Women has featured Karen Peters Bowden, LICSW, founder of E3 Counseling & Wellness in Rhode Island, for her work in trauma recovery, grief, embodiment and self-connection.
Thumbs Up Plumbing pushes service over price in Rhode Island
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Smithfield-based Thumbs Up Plumbing is leaning into upfront quotes, 24/7 live dispatch and a 5-year water heater warranty as it positions itself against the lowest-bid model.
Docu-series follows Rhode Island nurse and five women through menopause and midlife health
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A new nine-episode docu-series premiered in 2026 and follows a Rhode Island nurse and five other women as they navigate menopause, fitness, nutrition and emotional health.
Jay Gotra nears ballot access in Rhode Island governor race
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Independent gubernatorial candidate Jay Gotra says his campaign is close to collecting the 1,000 voter signatures needed for ballot access in Rhode Island’s 2026 race.
NEMIC opens free 2026 Health Innovator Pathways Program for Rhode Islanders
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The New England Medical Innovation Center is enrolling Rhode Islanders in the 2026 cohort of its flagship Health Innovator Pathways Program, formerly the Med Tech Leadership Program.
Glazed and Amused maps 2,051 independent donut shops across the U.S.
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Glazed and Amused says it has cataloged 2,051 independently owned donut shops in all 50 states and Washington, DC, less than two weeks after launch.
Menopause docu-series follows six women balancing care, work and midlife health
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A Rhode Island-made nine-episode series follows six women through a six-week fitness and wellness program centered on menopause, caregiving and accountability.
The Izzy Foundation's Carla Mulhern expands family support at Hasbro Children's Hospital
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Carla Mulhern, executive director of The Izzy Foundation in Providence, is leading a family support operation at Hasbro Children’s Hospital that serves about 50 families a day. She is also pushing for the Izzy Family Room model to expand to…
Providence chiropractor earns impairment rating credential
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Dr. Mark Mulak of Cityside Chiropractic has earned the Certified Impairment Rater credential for AMA Guides Sixth Edition musculoskeletal and neurologic assessments.
Lundy, Schilkowsky take Hartford Marathon titles; Oeser repeats in half
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Conor Lundy won the Eversource Hartford Marathon in his debut, while Rachel Schilkowsky earned a second straight women’s title in Hartford on Oct. 10. In the half marathon, Christopher Collet won overall and Anna Oeser set a new course record in a…
Elizabeth Luft Desrochers memoir traces welding firsts to healing work
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Elizabeth Luft Desrochers is spotlighting a memoir that moves from breaking gender barriers in New England’s electric system to decades of study in healing traditions and spiritual practice.
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