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Attorney General Neronha Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire
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Attorney General Neronha Statement on Rhode Island Recycled Metals Fire

LPR News July 10, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement regarding today’s fire at Rhode Island Recycled Metals (RIRM):   “Rhode Island Recycled Metals presents an ongoing environmental nuisance and public safety hazard that this Office has, for years, fought against in court, alongside efforts by our neighboring communities and stakeholders. Today’s […]Read More

BCBSRI seeks applications for 2025 BlueAngel Community Health Grants
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BCBSRI seeks applications for 2025 BlueAngel Community Health Grants

LPR News July 10, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2025 BlueAngel Community Health Grants with a continued focus on funding initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing.  Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2024 at http://www.bcbsri.com/about/blueangel. Through the 2025 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program, BCBSRI aims to: •         Fund organizations and […]Read More

Neurodiversity training & stipend offered by BCBSRI, Bradley Hospital
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Neurodiversity training & stipend offered by BCBSRI, Bradley Hospital

LPR News July 10, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 8, 2024) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and The Verrecchia Clinic at Bradley Hospital are jointly offering an 18-month training program on therapy techniques for children and youth with neurodiversity and mental health challenges. The program is designed for community providers in private practice and integrated care setting and […]Read More

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Deep Spring Lake in Roger Williams Park
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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Deep Spring Lake

LPR News July 10, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Deep Spring Lake in Roger William’s Park (in Providence) due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the lake. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Toxins and/or […]Read More

American Red Cross helping 5 after today’s fire in Johnston
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American Red Cross helping 5 after today’s fire in Johnston

LPR News July 10, 2024

Johnston, RI (July 10, 2024) – The American Red Cross in Connecticut is helping one family – two adults and three children after a fire today on Hartford Avenue, Johnston. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Doug Wood and Jamie Lynch. Red Cross volunteers distributed comfort kits containing personal care supplies such as […]Read More

Reed: NATO Partners Have Unified Under Biden’s Leadership, Addressing Shared Security Challenges and Making America Stronger & Safer
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Reed: NATO Partners Have Unified Under Biden’s Leadership, Addressing Shared

LPR News July 10, 2024

SASC Chairman meets with world leaders and diplomats this week, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at NATO summit in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC — Founded in 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed by a dozen founding nations, including the United States, to counter shared security threats, halt the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe, […]Read More

Statement from Elected Legislators on Fire at RI Recycled Metals
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Statement from Elected Legislators on Fire at RI Recycled Metals

LPR News July 10, 2024

Providence, RI – As a large fire burns at Rhode Island Recycled Metals, Councilman Pedro Espinal, Senator Tiara Mack, and Representative Jose Batista released the following joint statement:    “As the elected legislators who represent this area, we are furious at yet another environmental disaster at our neighborhood pariah, Rhode Island Recycled Metals. The third fire in three years, and […]Read More

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory at Coomer Lake in Glocester and Avoiding Contact with Boone Lake in Exeter
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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting the Advisory at Coomer Lake

LPR News July 10, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Coomer Lake in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Recent consecutive surveys and sample analysis confirmed that blue-green algae has been present […]Read More

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