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State Fire Marshal Provides Update on Fire at Matunuck Oyster

WARWICK, R.I. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Matunuck Oyster Bar located at 629 Succotash Road in South Kingstown.   Based on information collected to date by inspectors, several possible causes have been ruled out including commercial cooking equipment being […]Read More

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RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.   RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service […]Read More

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Police Chiefs: Increased DUI Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

Remembering Officer Ryan Bourque on 9th anniversary of his death The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced today that law enforcement agencies across the state will have increased patrols throughout Memorial Day weekend. Patrols are in honor of the 9th anniversary of Officer Ryan Bourque’s death caused by an impaired driver. “Our message is clear: […]Read More

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Magaziner Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Department of Education

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement after a federal court ruling blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The ruling, by U. S. District Court Judge Myong Joun of the District of Massachusetts, cites an amicus brief filed by Magaziner and other Members of the U.S. […]Read More

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BCBSRI strengthens support for primary care providers, assists Anchor Medical

PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is strengthening its longstanding commitment to ensure timely and convenient access to high quality primary care in Rhode Island through important payment and administrative simplification efforts. Working cooperatively with Gov. Dan McKee and the Health Insurance Commissioner’s Office, and complementing legislative efforts led by […]Read More

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15th Annual Waterman Eco-Challenge Returns to Narragansett

Saturday July 12, 2025 Narragansett, RI – The Waterman Eco-Challenge, a beloved Rhode Island tradition celebrating community, ocean safety, and environmental stewardship, is set to make its return on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Scarborough State Beach North in Narragansett. Now in its 15th year, the event continues to unite athletes, families, and ocean enthusiasts for a day of […]Read More

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State Fire Marshal Issues Warning on Dangerous Social Media Trend

WARWICK, R.I. — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is issuing a public safety warning about a dangerous new social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.”   The challenge involves tampering with Chromebooks—laptop devices containing lithium-ion batteries—by inserting metal objects or wires into their charging or USB ports which cause the battery to […]Read More

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Frontline Healthcare Workers Fined for Striking — Rep. Morales Calls

PROVIDENCE, RI — In response to the Smiley Administration’s attack against striking healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, State Representative David Morales issued the following statement: “Between the lack of a fair contract with Care New England and the troubling news that unionized striking workers will be losing their health benefits, our healthcare workers are now facing […]Read More

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Reed Scolds Kennedy & Slams Trump Admin’s Indefensible Cuts to

WASHINGTON, DC –  After successfully working to appropriate $51 million to protect children from lead exposure, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today confronted President Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about why he effectively shut down a branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is […]Read More