Rhode Island Red
Independence Day in Bristol, Rhode Island
Although America had declared its independence, the war to confirm separation from Britain continued. Bristol had no Independence Day celebration in 1778 because that year British redcoats and fur-hatted Hessians marched through the town, burning thirty buildings before sailing back to their base at Newport. But in 1785, Bristolians once again commemorated the Declaration of Independence, this time with a religious service. That began a series of Fourth of July observances that has continued nearly unbroken for more than two centuries. ... [Read More]
State of Rhode Island: State Police
"There shall be a department of State Police consisting of a Superintendent, who shall receive an annual salary of five thousand dollars; a Captain who shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the Superintendent, of not less than twenty-five hundred dollars and no more than twenty eight hundred-dollars; a Lieutenant, who shall receive an annual salary to be fixed by the Superintendent, of not less than two thousand dollars nor more than twenty-three hundred dollars; and not exceeding twenty-one other members who shall receive two hundred dollars to be fixed by the Superintendent within the amount appropriated therefore; and the sum of forty eight thousand eight hundred dollars is hereby annually appropriated for the payment of such salaries. Upon the passage of this Act the Governor shall forthwith appoint a Superintendent to hold the office until the first day of February, A.D. 1930..." ... [Read More]
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
A vehicle that is considered 'salvage' is one that has been damaged, such as in an accident, and deemed salvage by an insurance company. These vehicles can be repaired and re-sold in certain circumstances. Salvage titles are usually printed in red ink to distinguish them from a regular title. ... · Red Rhode Island salvage certificates stamped 'Class A - parts only' cannot be registered. ... · The Rhode Island title issued will be stamped 'Reconstructed Salvage' to indicate the vehicle was once a total loss but is now repaired, and this legend will be stamped on all future titles. ... [Read More]
Rhode Island - Home Page
Rhode Island Tax Credits ... This dynamic web module allows users to create custom information from our database, search through job postings, research occupational and industry trends, and so much more. RI Red is updated as soon as new data becomes available. Please visit the site often to access the latest unemployment figures, occupational wage rates and economic indicators for Rhode Island. ... Click here to enter RI RED and discover your workforce options. ... [Read More]
United States Senator Lincoln Chafee -- State of Rhode Island -- Republican
Chafee-Sponsored Legislation will Allow Shellfish Growers to Receive Federal Emergency Assistance : Senator Chafee has joined in introducing legislation which would make shellfish growers eligible for low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration. The Red Tide Emergency Relief Act of 2005, will assist growers during the current Red Tide outbreak, recently ... Senator Chafee is shown here participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Adult and Family Learning Center at Dorcas Place in Providence. He was also presented with a Community Partner Award. Last year, Senator Chafee secured $150,000 to help Dorcas Place expand its workforce literacy program for low-income adults, primarily residents of Providence's most 'at-risk' neighborhoods. Since 1981, Dorcas Place Adult and Family Learning Center has been giving low-income Rhode Islanders educational opportunities they need to realize their full potential – through literacy, workplace training, college preparatory programs, and employment. ... [Read More]
Ben's Guide (3-5): Quick Facts: Rhode Island
Possibly named in honor of the Greek island of Rhodes or named Roode Eylandt by Adriaen Block, Dutch explorer, because of its red clay. ... [Read More]
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