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Update: High surf advisory issued for 4 Massachusetts counties until Thursday evening – breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet foreseen
The National Weather Service issued an updated high surf advisory at 2:51 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 8 p.m. for Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service says, "Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone." "Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized...
Massachusetts and Rhode Island Drive-In Theaters to Experience
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — While movies can be enjoyed any time of the year, there's a certain magic in watching the latest release under the twinkling stars, a unique experience only a drive-in theater can offer. Drive-in theaters were once a staple across the country. However, their number has...
Could Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos be Biden's biggest fan in RI?
PROVIDENCE — Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is not on the ballot this year, but she's been out on the campaign trail whipping up votes for Joe Biden in both Las Vegas and Philadelphia — and on the platform formerly known as Twitter. In fact, she has emerged as one of the president's biggest social media fans, posting this days after his disastrous debate against Donald Trump: "Joe Biden is the leader we need right now to defend...
An invisible barrier prevents the Rhode Island Legislature from stopping payday lending
Bills with widespread support end up stalled for years in the Rhode Island General Assembly without resolution while advocates plead with the Senate president and House speaker to allow votes to take place. It happened again in 2024, when the legislature once again failed to stop predatory payday lenders. The Senate president refused to allow […] The post An invisible barrier prevents the Rhode Island Legislature from stopping payday lending appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Black bear spotted at Coventry homes this week. How many bears are there in RI?
A black bear recently made the rounds on Facebook when it was filmed in a residential neighborhood in Coventry. It was spotted running through manicured lawns, and in another clip, which WPRI reported first, it was seen snacking at a neighborhood bird feeder, swiping down the pole for an easier reach.
RI Nursing Home Fined and Cited for Operating Facility With 9 Unlicensed Nursing Assistants
One of Rhode Island's “youngest and most experienced” nursing home administrators has been disciplined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). In January of 2023, Grace Barker Health, a skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and adult day health provider located in Warren, announced that Benjamin Lescault was promoted to administrator. The announcement was made by Mark and Mary Beth Lescault, co-owners of Grace Barker Health.
Rep. Carson’s commission studying services for older Rhode Islanders to hold meeting in Newport
STATE HOUSE – The House commission studying services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island, led by Rep. Lauren H. Carson, will meet in Newport July 23 to give Aquidneck Islanders an update on its efforts and an opportunity to weigh in. The meeting, which is open to...
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