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GREENWOOD INDUSTRIES DONATES NEW ROOF TO FAMILY PROMISE METROWEST CENTER, ENHANCING SAFE SHELTER FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
EIN Presswire
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June 11, 2025
WORCESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greenwood Industries, the Northeast’s leading provider of commercial roofing and building envelope solutions, has generously donated and installed a new roof for the Family...
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards More Than $387,000 in Q1
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 11, 2025
MARIETTA, Ga., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, awarded more than $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) in the first quarter of 2025, supporting efforts to protect and improve off-highway...
Travel Advisory: Lane Closures Needed at Route 146 and Sayles Hill Road in North Smithfield Saturday Night into Sunday
Rhode Island Government
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June 9, 2025
Starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close access to the Sayles Hill Road intersection for drivers on Route 146 South in North Smithfield. The closure will be in place...
Weekapaug Inn Announces Summer Speaker Series
EIN Presswire
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June 9, 2025
Celebrating Nature, Sustainability, Innovation, and Local Heritage WEEKAPAUG , RI, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Weekapaug Inn, a timeless Relais & Chateaux and Forbes Five Star Hotel, New England-style inn set in the...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond
Rhode Island Government
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June 6, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 6 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 6, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by blue-green...
Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence
Rhode Island Government
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June 5, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 5 - Daytime and evening lane closures planned The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists of ongoing paving operations on a section of Route 7 (Douglas Pike) in Smithfield. The work is part of a...
RIDOH Funds Short-Term Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation
Rhode Island Government
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June 5, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 5 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Program and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program (ADRD) recently awarded funds to seven organizations through the...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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June 6, 2025
Published on Friday, June 06, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Worden Pond
Rhode Island Government
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June 6, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by blue-green...
WA joins federal suit to prevent Trump administration’s efforts to distribute thousands of machine gun devices
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 9, 2025
Seattle - Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) over its plans to distribute thousands of machinegun...
Travel Advisory Reminder: RIDOT Paving Route 7 in Smithfield and North Providence
Rhode Island Government
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June 5, 2025
Daytime and evening lane closures planned The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists of ongoing paving operations on a section of Route 7 (Douglas Pike) in Smithfield. The work is part of a larger project to pave...
COMPASS SELF STORAGE ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SELF STORAGE CENTER IN WESTERLY, RI
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 5, 2025
Cleveland, Ohio, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, proudly announces the acquisition of a new storage center located at 234 Post Road in Westerly, Rhode Island. The coastal...
RIDOH Funds Short-Term Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation
Rhode Island Government
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June 5, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Program and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program (ADRD) recently awarded funds to seven organizations through the program's Rhode Island Streets...
RIDOH Funds Short-Term Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 5, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Program and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program (ADRD) recently awarded funds to seven organizations through the program's Rhode Island Streets...
Public Notice of Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion to Prudence Park Water Co-Op
Rhode Island Government
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June 3, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 3 - Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Prudence Park Water Co-Op for a Categorical Exclusion...
Public Notice of Intent to Issue a Categorical Exclusion to Prudence Park Water Co-Op
Rhode Island Government
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June 3, 2025
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Prudence Park Water Co-Op for a Categorical Exclusion determination for proposed...
WA leads multistate amicus opposing Trump’s public safety cuts
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 8, 2025
SEATTLE - Washington state filed an amicus brief today decrying the Trump administration’s illegal budget cuts to public safety and in support of plaintiffs seeking to halt them. Building effective public safety systems requires engaging the...
Aquatic Weed Treatments Scheduled for Carolina Trout and Shippee Sawmill Ponds on June 9
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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June 4, 2025
Published on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will treat Carolina Trout Pond in Richmond and Shippee Sawmill Pond in Foster on Monday, June 9 to control invasive aquatic...
Travel Advisory Update: Opening of Additional Lanes for Providence Viaduct Northbound Service Road Now Scheduled for June 6
Rhode Island Government
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May 30, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, May 30 - At 9 p.m. on Friday, June 6, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin work to open additional travel lanes on I-95 North and the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at Exit 38 (Route 146/State...