Governor nominated, R.I. Senate confirmed 4 new members to the State's Arts Council

RHODE ISLAND, May 5 - The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that Governor McKee nominated, and the Rhode Island Senate confirmed the following appointments to the RISCA Board: Maggie Anderson, Johnston; André Herrera, Providence; Kara Kunst, Warwick; and Michael Rose, Providence. Marisa Angell Brown and long-time board members Dominique Alfandre and Jennifer Fonseca have stepped down from their roles on the Council.

"On behalf of Rhode Island, thank you to Dominique, Jennifer and Marisa for their tenure

ValidSoft Launches Enhanced Voice Identity Platform (VIP™) to Secure the AI Voice Economy

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VIP™ unifies real-time deepfake detection, voice biometric identity, and transaction-level intent binding to answer: Real human? Right human? Right outcome?

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As synthetic voice and deepfake-enabled fraud move from novelty to enterprise risk, voice can no longer be treated as a trusted channel by default. In contact centers, payments, customer service,

Weekapaug Inn Debuts a Curated Spring and Summer 2026 Calendar of Coastal Programming

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Seasonal dining traditions, naturalist-lead excursions, and thoughtfully designed guest experiences define the months ahead along Rhode Island’s shoreline

WEEKAPAUG , RI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Weekapaug Inn, a timeless Relais & Chateaux and Forbes Five Star Hotel, New England-style inn set in the peaceful Weekapaug community perched on the idyllic Quonochontaug Pond with

CME Corp. Increases 3D Design Capabilities with Integration of Moss Medical LLC

CME Corp. expands design and layout services with Moss Medical, adding to-scale, interactive 3D modeling to CAD-based services.

We are excited to welcome Joel Moss and the Moss Medical team to CME Corp. This integration is a natural fit for our organization and marks an important step forward in how we serve our customers.”

— KC Meleski, CEO and President, CME Corp.

WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CME Corp., a nationally recognized specialty healthcare equipment distributor, announces the transition of Moss Medical LLC, a respected healthcare equipment company known for custom storage

Governor Lamont Announces Milestones and Next Steps for I-91, I-691, Route 15 Interchange Project in Meriden

MERIDEN, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced major progress on the ongoing Interstate 91, Interstate 691, and Route 15 interchange reconfiguration project, including the on-time and on-budget completion of phase

Rest Tech Painting Brings High-End Painting & Carpentry Craftsmanship to the Connecticut Shoreline

BRANFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rest Tech Painting is raising the standard for residential and commercial property improvement across the Connecticut Shoreline with professional painting and carpentry services designed to restore, protect, and transform homes and businesses.

Serving shoreline communities with a strong

Rhode Island-based Jobs fell by 1,000 from January; February Unemployment Rate increased to 4.6 Percent

CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 1,000 in February as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,800 from February 2025, and the unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point.

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The February unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from

Shannon's to auction masterpiece by John White Alexander (1856-1915), one of America's most celebrated artists, April 30

Oil on canvas by Edward Mitchell Bannister (American, 1828-1901), Untitled (Summer, Rhode Island Shore) (late), 17 ¼ inches by 26 ¾ inches. Estimate: $30,000-$50,000

Oil on canvas by John White Alexander (American, 1856-1915), titled Her Birthday (1913), 79 ¼ inches by 64 ½ inches. Estimate: $300,000-$500,000

Oil on canvas by William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916), titled Lady with a Rose (Miss Mary Shepherd Lukens) (circa 1901), 48 inches by 36 inches. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000

Screenprint on Arches Aquarelle paper by Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), titled Mick Jagger (FS II.147), 43 ¾ inches by 28 ¾ inches. Estimate: $70,000-$90,000

Oil on canvas by Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963), titled Summer Day, 39 ½ inches square. Estimate: $30,000-$50,000

The auction will feature 150+ lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture, with an emphasis on quality American art and fresh-to-market offerings

MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shannon’s announced their Spring Fine Art Auction scheduled for Thursday, April 30th at 6pm Eastern Time. The auction will feature over 150 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture, beginning promptly at 6pm Eastern Time.

With an emphasis on quality American art and