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Heroux: $3.8 Million to Fix New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail ‘Money Pit’
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is moving forward with his plan to close New Bedford’s historic but aging Ash Street Jail after the latest structural inspection revealed the building needs over $3.8 million in repairs. In an email to the media Monday, Heroux explained...
Update: Heat advisory for Bristol and Plymouth counties until Wednesday evening
On Tuesday at 2:42 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather service.
RI: ELECTRIC BUS IN-LINE CHARGING STATION
Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrated State’s First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station. Federal, state and local officials joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to celebrate the completion of Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station. U.S. Senator Jack Reed. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. U.S. Representative...
Burrillville historian Mehrtens turns 90
BURRILLVILLE – A woman who has dedicated much of her life to preserving and sharing the history not just of her hometown of Burrillville but also the larger Blackstone Valley recently turned 90 years old, a milestone celebrated with a citation, along with expressed gratitude and praise from members of the Town Council.
Massachusetts Mail Delivery Is the Worst in the Nation
If you thought the United States Postal Service was doing a poor job delivering the mail in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, you are correct. The USPS Office of Inspector General says, "The Postal Service's ability to acceptable service is an ongoing concern across the United States." The Postal Service's long-stated...
RI political leaders step up to achieve groundbreaking support for mental well-being
The 2024 legislative session marked a watershed moment in securing long overdue funding to address the mental health and substance use challenges of all Rhode Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Numerous legislative champions stood up and together passed key bills and rate increases that will transform Rhode Island’s behavioral health system.
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