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Travel Advisory: I-95 Weekend Lane Closures for Bridge Work in Providence Start November 7

Travel Advisory: I-95 Weekend Lane Closures for Bridge Work in Providence Start November 7

RHODE ISLAND, October 22 - On the weekends of November 7-10 and November 14-17, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will close two lanes in both directions of I-95 for the decommissioning of a bridge over an inactive rail line...

Owner:  American Government
RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

RHODE ISLAND, October 22 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Smith...

Owner:  American Government
RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

Published on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in...

Owner:  American Government
RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Smith and Sayles Reservoir in...

Owner:  American Government
RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

RIDOH and DEM Lift Cyanobacteria Advisories

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Smith and Sayles Reservoir in...

Owner:  American Government
Travel Advisory: I-95 Weekend Lane Closures for Bridge Work in Providence Start November 7

Travel Advisory: I-95 Weekend Lane Closures for Bridge Work in Providence Start November 7

On the weekends of November 7-10 and November 14-17, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will close two lanes in both directions of I-95 for the decommissioning of a bridge over an inactive rail line between Cadillac Drive and the...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect States’ Use of Investigative Subpoenas

Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect States’ Use of Investigative Subpoenas

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect states’ longstanding authority to request information from individuals and corporations as part of...

Owner:  American Government
Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination

Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s unlawful termination of the $7...

Owner:  American Government
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Brown University to Conduct ‘Campus Climate Survey’ Following Antisemitism Complaints

Brown University to Conduct ‘Campus Climate Survey’ Following Antisemitism Complaints

Brown University will next week launch a “campus climate survey” to meet the conditions of an agreement it reached with the Trump administration in July to restore federal funding and settle investigations of how it handled anti-Jewish...

Owner:  Jewish Continuity Foundation
Rhode Island Weather for October 22, 2025 – a “C-” day!

Rhode Island Weather for October 22, 2025 – a “C-” day!

Morning: The day starts off cool and cloudy, with temperatures around the mid-50s °F . Expect overcast skies and scattered showers through the morning hours, making things feel damp and a bit dreary for any early-day activities. Afternoon:...

Owner:  Nancy Thomas
Weekend forecast: Classic fall weather in store with mostly sun-drenched but brisk days

Weekend forecast: Classic fall weather in store with mostly sun-drenched but brisk days

It’s hard to believe, but the final weekend of October is just a few days away. After a couple of rain events this week, the entire weekend is looking dry and sunny, but cooler. High pressure is going to build into the area from Canada behind a...

Owner:  John W. Henry
Portsmouth children’s shop finds global connection through sustainability

Portsmouth children’s shop finds global connection through sustainability

By Jim McGaw PORTSMOUTH — When Robin Lee stepped inside the PlanToys factory in Trang, Thailand, this summer, she wasn’t just touring another production line — she was visiting the source of some toys that have become the cornerstone of her small...

Owner:  Matt Hayes
Rhode Island, Vermont feature safest cities across U.S.

Rhode Island, Vermont feature safest cities across U.S.

With the U.S. experiencing over 26,000 motor vehicle deaths and more than 340 mass shootings so far this year, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Safest Cities in America, as well as expert commentary. To...

Owner:  Hank & Kelly Vander Veen
Murray '29: I walked across Rhode Island - and you should too

Murray '29: I walked across Rhode Island - and you should too

Arriving back on campus after spending time away never fails to bring a smile to my face. But I have never been happier to see College Hill than when I finally caught sight of Brown after nine straight hours of walking. The fourth annual Walk...

Owner:  The Brown Daily Herald, Inc.
Rhode Island youth climate conference set for Nov. 8 at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Rhode Island youth climate conference set for Nov. 8 at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Rhode Island teenagers will gather at Roger Williams Park Zoo on Nov. 8 for a daylong climate action conference designed to empower young leaders to tackle environmental challenges in their communities. The Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference,...

Owner:  Ryan M. Belmore
Whitehouse raises concerns about US climate ‘browbeating’

Whitehouse raises concerns about US climate ‘browbeating’

A senior Democrat this week condemned the Trump administration’s posture toward various global climate initiatives, after the administration successfully beat back a vote on a climate tax for global shipping. In separate letters and statements,...

Owner:  Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
Rhode Island turns up heat on offshore sports betting

Rhode Island turns up heat on offshore sports betting

Rhode Island regulators are cracking down on offshore sportsbooks, ordering investigations and sending cease-and-desist letters to major illegal operators. As Rhode Island weighs opening its sports betting market to more operators, regulators are...

Owner:  Stephen A. Schwarzman
Rhode Island Weather for October 21, 2025 – an “A-” Day!

Rhode Island Weather for October 21, 2025 – an “A-” Day!

This morning starts crisp and clear, with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s °F and skies brightening steadily. By late morning the sunshine becomes widespread and temps climb into the low 50s °F. In the afternoon, expect mostly sunny to...

Owner:  Nancy Thomas
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