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Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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September 4, 2025
Press Releases 09/04/2025 Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order Fully Permitted, Nearly Complete Revolution Wind Expected to Power 350,000 New England Homes, Save Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions...
Travel Advisory: Daytime Detour Needed for Section of County Road in Barrington
Rhode Island Government
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September 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 12 - As part of an ongoing resurfacing project in the East Bay area, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to implement a detour for eastbound traffic on a section of County Road in Barrington...
Travel Advisory: Daytime Detour Needed for Section of County Road in Barrington
Rhode Island Government
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September 12, 2025
As part of an ongoing resurfacing project in the East Bay area, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to implement a detour for eastbound traffic on a section of County Road in Barrington starting Thursday, September...
Rhode Island Painting Contractor Celebrates 40+ Years of Combined Experience Serving Southern New England
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Rhode Island painting contractor Prep Smart Painting celebrates team's 40+ years combined expertise serving over 1,000 customers across Southern New England. NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an...
RIDOH and RIDEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Lower Melville Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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September 12, 2025
Published on Friday, September 12, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to a confirmed...
Travel Advisory: New Traffic Pattern Begins This Weekend at the Moosup Valley Road Bridge in Foster
Rhode Island Government
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September 11, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 11 - As part of an ongoing multibridge replacement project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to switch traffic to the newly rebuilt side of the Moosup Valley Road Bridge on Friday night,...
Travel Advisory: New Traffic Pattern Begins This Weekend at the Moosup Valley Road Bridge in Foster
Rhode Island Government
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September 11, 2025
As part of an ongoing multibridge replacement project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to switch traffic to the newly rebuilt side of the Moosup Valley Road Bridge on Friday night, September 12, at 8 p.m. The...
West Nile Virus Again Detected in East Providence
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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September 11, 2025
Published on Thursday, September 11, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. The...
ECER Introduces Responsible Solar Panel Recycling Services for New England
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Shirley-based recycler streamlines end-of-life management for PV systems with safe handling, documented compliance, and material recovery SHIRLEY, MA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- East Coast Electronics Recycling (ECER),...
Governor McKee, Department of Environmental Management Announce $5 Million in Outdoor Recreation Grant Funding
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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August 18, 2025
Published on Monday, August 18, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the availability of $5 million in Outdoor Recreation Grant funding to help local...
Travel Advisory Reminder: Lane Shifts Scheduled for Route 37 Over Power Road in Cranston
Rhode Island Government
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September 9, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 9 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that effective Friday night, September 12 at 8 p.m., it will shift all travel lanes to the right on Route 37 East and West, from Route 2 (New...
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Richmond Water System and Town of Hopkinton Water System
Rhode Island Government
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September 9, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 9 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers of the Town of Richmond water system (PWS ID# RI1000040) and Town of Hopkinton water system (PWSID# RI2980473) that they should boil their water before...
Orange you glad that safety is always in style?
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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September 10, 2025
Published on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI - With hunting season kicking off, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reminds the public that it’s time to break out your finest fluorescent orange fashions for...
Travel Advisory Reminder: Lane Shifts Scheduled for Route 37 Over Power Road in Cranston
Rhode Island Government
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September 9, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that effective Friday night, September 12 at 8 p.m., it will shift all travel lanes to the right on Route 37 East and West, from Route 2 (New London Avenue) to Power...
Travel Advisory: Overnight Construction Begins September 14 for Wickford Roundabout Construction
Rhode Island Government
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September 8, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 8 - Starting Sunday night, September 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin overnight construction on a mini roundabout at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and...
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Richmond Water System and Town of Hopkinton Water System
Rhode Island Government
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September 9, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers of the Town of Richmond water system (PWS ID# RI1000040) and Town of Hopkinton water system (PWSID# RI2980473) that they should boil their water before consuming it. The water...
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Richmond Water System and Town of Hopkinton Water System
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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September 9, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers of the Town of Richmond water system (PWS ID# RI1000040) and Town of Hopkinton water system (PWSID# RI2980473) that they should boil their water before consuming it. The water...
Washington and a multistate coalition secure preliminary injunction preserving access to key social services
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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September 11, 2025
SEATTLE – A multistate coalition co-led by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has secured a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent millions of vulnerable Americans from accessing essential health,...
Travel Advisory: Overnight Construction Begins September 14 for Wickford Roundabout Construction
Rhode Island Government
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September 8, 2025
Starting Sunday night, September 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin overnight construction on a mini roundabout at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips Street in the village...
Roger Williams University Launches 12 New Programs for Fall 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 10, 2025
BRISTOL, R.I., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roger Williams University is expanding its academic offerings this fall with the launch of 12 new programs, ranging from business analytics and biotechnology to STEM education and trades...