The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]Read More
Municipal: These sites are operated by the City of Pawtucket: Walk-ins are welcome 6/23/21 5-8PM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3532&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch 6/26/21 8:30AM-10:30AM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3876&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch Other clinics through 3rd party providers: Pawtucket YMCA Clinics: These clinics are open to Pawtucket residents. Walk-ins are welcome June 26th (Pfizer): https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=4121 Simpson’s Pharmacy Clinics:Read More
The City of Pawtucket is looking for certified lifeguards in order to open up the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool. The City hopes to be opening its pool soon to residents and is calling on anyone interested in this great opportunity to apply. “We can’t wait to open our pool and provide Pawtucket with the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a series of surprise classroom visits this week, Providence Public Schools awarded teachers more than $350,000 through 30 Classroom Boost Grants designed to support the school district’s transformation. Earlier this spring, individual teachers or teams of up to five teachers were invited to apply for funding to encourage deeper learning in a […]Read More
RIDOT is scheduled to reopen the Manville Bridge on the Cumberland/Lincoln line to traffic on Thursday, July 1. They thank the residents, businesses and visitors at these two communities for their patience and understanding throughout the project. The Project Our $11 million project for rehabilitation of the Manville Bridge includes replacing the piers, supporting steel […]Read More
Langevin Votes to Restore Environmental Protections Limiting Methane Emissions, Reversing
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for S.J. Res. 14, a Joint Resolution to reinstate key environmental protections limiting methane emissions and roll back President Trump’s decision to eliminate standards for the oil and gas industry. Supported by Democrats and Republicans, S.J. Res. 14 seeks to restore Obama-era pollution standards contained in the Clean […]Read More
Woonsocket Summer Car Cruise Rolls Back to Market Square for Monday Night Event Woonsocket, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today that Woonsocket’s popular Summer Car Cruise will return this Monday, June 28 to Market Square at 25 South Main Street from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This free event is open to the public and […]Read More
REGION 1 – FEMA awarded a $1,580,594 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The grant provided funding for the state’s COVID-19 resource communications program which operated between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funds helped provide programs for the deaf community and those with limited English proficiency throughout Rhode Island. This […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is alerting Rhode Islanders of a phishing scam using text messages that fraudulently ask people to click on a link to validate information for a license waiver. This is not legitimate correspondence from RIDOT, and you are advised to delete any such messages immediately. Do not click any […]Read More
Tokyo 2020 to allow fans to deliver text and video
Tokyo 2020 Launches ‘Tokyo 2020 Share the Passion’ Project Will allow sports fans and family members from around the world to deliver messages of support to athletes during the Games Tokyo, 25 June 2021 – The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) is pleased to announce the launch of the new […]Read More