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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Matunuck Oyster Bar employees encouraged to download app to find new jobs
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The investigation into the cause of the fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar continues. Meanwhile, many of the restaurant's roughly 300 employees are still looking for new jobs. A lot of organizations have stepped up to try and help, including Becca Paquette, the co-founder of an app that helps employers connect with people looking for work. Job seekers can create a profile on 'Appie' which allows hiring businesses to look and see if they would be a good match. Businesses can then reach out to the person looking for work and invite them to apply. ALSO READ: Matunuck Oyster Bar fire appears accidental 'We are a local start – up with a new solution for hourly workers that are looking for jobs to connect with employers and we really thought this was the perfect situation to be able to help,' Paquette said. 'The Matunuck Oyster Bar Employees I'm sure are looking for work and rather than going to 15 different employers and filling out 15 different applications they can fill out one profile and employers reach out to them,' she continued. The subscription fee has brrn waived for local businesses that want to use the platform to hire former Matunuck Oyster Bar employees. NEXT: Fundraisers launched for Matunuck Oyster Bar Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Manchester state rep. announces run for Ward 5 alderman
A Republican state representative has announced her candidacy for Ward 5 alderman in Manchester. Kathleen Paquette launched her campaign for the Ward 5 seat Tuesday, one week after incumbent alderman Tony Sapienza announced he would not seek reelection this fall to the seat he has held for the past decade. Ward 5 school board member Jason Bonilla previously announced he is also running to succeed Sapienza. Paquette currently serves on the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee at the State House. 'In Concord, I've worked to address the real challenges that impact our neighborhoods, especially when it comes to crime and safety,' Paquette said in a statement. 'I believe local government should reflect the values of the people it serves. That means being smart with taxpayer dollars, creating safer streets, and supporting the families and small businesses that make our community strong.' Paquette also thanked Sapienza for his decade of service and wishes him the best in his retirement. In announcing her bid, Paquette describes herself as a longtime Manchester resident, community advocate, proud mother and grandmother, and a strong supporter of 'neighborhood-focused leadership.' 'I'm proud to call Ward 5 home, and I'm thankful for the support and trust so many of you have already given me,' Paquette said. 'Together, we can keep building a city where families feel safe, businesses can grow, and every neighborhood has a voice.' For more information, visit
CBC
04-04-2025
- CBC
Court closes 10-year legal battle over downtown Sudbury construction death
The Ontario Court of Appeal has shut down the Ministry of Labour's attempt to appeal the City of Greater Sudbury's acquittal in the case of a woman who was killed at a road construction site on Elgin Street a decade ago. The case dates back to September 2015, when 58-year-old Cécile Paquette was struck and killed by a reversing road grader while trying to cross Elgin Street in a downtown construction zone. The machine was operated by an employee of Interpaving, the contractor hired for the roadwork. Both Interpaving and the City of Greater Sudbury were charged under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Interpaving pleaded guilty. The city contested the charges, arguing it was not directly responsible for supervising workers at the site and had taken reasonable steps to ensure safety. In August 2024, a Provincial Offences Appeal Court judge upheld an earlier trial decision, finding the city had met the standard of due diligence required by law. The Ministry of Labour sought leave to appeal that decision, but on Monday, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the request. The ruling brings an end to a lengthy legal process involving five court decisions, including a 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada. That decision upheld an earlier ruling in the city's favour but called for a closer review of whether it had fulfilled its legal responsibilities. The city said it had "consistently upheld its position" in response to the charges and is pleased that the matter has been resolved, in a statement to CBC News. It added that while it remains mindful of the tragedy, it is firmly committed to the health and safety of residents and to maintaining public trust. With no further legal avenues available, the case is now officially closed — nearly 10 years after Paquette's death.
CBC
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
This Shih Tzu from Sudbury, Ont., just got back from the world's most prestigious dog show
The Paquette family in Sudbury has been breeding Shih Tzus for 50 years. Patti Paquette explains what goes into preparing her Shih Tzu Bowie for dog shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
USDA food cuts come as number of hungry Mainers keeps rising
Mar. 28—The head of Good Shepherd Food Bank is calling a 50% cut in the food it usually receives through a USDA program an "almost insurmountable" amount, saying it will be that much harder to feed the growing number of food insecure Mainers. The first delivery affected by the reduction is on April 1, when Good Shepherd expects to receive 250,000 pounds of food instead of 500,000, said Heather Paquette, president of the Auburn-based food bank. That food accounts for 20% of the food the organization distributes to more than 600 partners across the state, including food pantries and schools. The cuts in the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which provides cases of U.S.-grown food to participating states, come as the number of Mainers experiencing food insecurity is increasing, putting even more pressure on Good Shepherd and its partners. One in eight Mainers, or about 180,000 people, faces hunger — the highest food insecurity rate in New England, according to data collected by the national nonprofit Feeding America. That includes roughly 45,000 children. Good Shepherd, which distributes about 40 million meals per year, is the state's only Feeding America-affiliated food bank. On Thursday, Sen. Angus King joined 25 other senators in pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reinstate food shipments and provide "concrete reasoning of the cancellation of congressionally approved funding" for the program. TEFAP was created to help supplement the diets of lower-income Americans through emergency food assistance. In fiscal year 2024, the program received $461.5 million to buy food, and $80 million for administrative costs. "A cancellation of these funds could result in $500 million in lost food provisions to feed millions of Americans at a time when the need for food shelves is extremely high due to costly groceries and an uncertain economy," the senators wrote in a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. "If true, this major shift in a program utilized by emergency food providers in every state in the nation will have a significant and damaging impact upon millions of people who depend upon this program for critical food assistance." The cancellation "takes food away from hungry Maine people already facing high grocery prices and hurts Maine farmers who are already squeezed by tariffs and other cuts to domestic markets," King said. The senators asked Rollins for answers to a half-dozen questions on topics including the reasoning behind the cancellation, plans for food purchases and the impact the changes will have on dairy farmers and pork, chicken and turkey producers. Paquette said Good Shepherd was notified about the TEFAP impacts this month and went to Washington, D.C., to meet with Maine's congressional delegation, all of whom have supported the food bank's efforts. Good Shepherd was told to expect only 250,000 of the 500,000 pounds of food it normally gets, Paquette said, including shelf-stable boxed milk and canned vegetables. "It's a significant impact to our ability to achieve our mission in Maine," Paquette said. The reduction in food will mean the food bank has to rely more heavily on other sources of food and funding, including donations from retailers and financial donations. But that will only go so far, she said. "We can't fundraise our way out of this." She noted that as hard as the cuts will be on Good Shepherd, it will be worse for the food pantries and other programs directly providing food to Mainers. "These organizations are looking into the eyes of the people experiencing food insecurity," she said. Copy the Story Link
