Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Jim Martin is retiring from his role as public affairs specialist at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Rhode Island.
The seasoned media professional – who previously worked at WJAR – had also served as the voice of the Boston Bruins, retiring from that position in 2019.
Martin made the announcement on Wednesday.
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Today is my last day with the United States Attorney’s Office. At last, full retirement beckons.
I will forever be grateful for having had the privilege of serving in this office for nearly sixteen years, and to have worked alongside the teams of dedicated professionals here in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and across the law enforcement community.
I also thank members of the media for your professionalism and for the respect you have shown when dealing with this office and with me.
Former U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha stepped down in February 2025.
The position remains vacant with an Acting U.S. Attorney currently.
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Jim Martin is retiring. PHOTO: Dan4th Nicholas/Flickr Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/dan4th/2193513879/in/photostream/
Second Retirement
This is Martin’s second retirement.
In 2019, he stepped down as the public address announcer for the Boston Bruins after 26 years.
Martin, a Coventry resident, started his career in 1993 with the Providence Bruins before moving up to Boston.
In his career, Martin has seen three Stanley Cup Finals, a Stanley Cup victory, two Winter Classics, an NHL All-Star Game and more.
“In April 1993, the Boston Bruins called and asked if I was available to finish out the season as PA announcer at the old Boston Garden. It was the second round of playoffs against the New Jersey Devils. A few hours later, I was sitting center ice in a building I often snuck into as a kid. The first in-game announcement – a penalty to Ray Bourque,” Martin writes.
Martin concludes, “With that, I say thank you to my family, particularly my wife and biggest fan, Lisa Kilby, who supported me every step of this incredible journey. My 26-season run has been a privilege for which I will be forever grateful.”
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