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R.I. GOP candidate off the ballot after elections panel rejects signatures
Kenneth Atkinson knew something was up when the Board of Elections called him at work last Friday afternoon. The very person he was challenging for the District 45 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives — Cumberland Democratic Rep. Mia Ackerman — was trying to disqualify signatures on the Republican hopeful’s nomination forms. A […] The post R.I. GOP candidate off the ballot after elections panel rejects signatures appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
South Providence Park, Coastal Access Point Closed by Private Owner
PROVIDENCE — Residents of South Providence and Washington Park looking to beat the heat this summer are having to go without one of their neighborhoods’ most significant parks and coastal access points. Long considered a hidden gem, Collier Point Park is a 6-acre green space tucked away between...
RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
State transportation officials hit two milestones last week in the continuing saga that is the replacement of the westbound Washington Bridge. They are scheduled to hit another one Monday afternoon when Gov. Dan McKee’s administration will likely get the OK to borrow $140 million to help cover project costs. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation […] The post RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
New trial date set for Karen Read after mistrial
A judge set a new date of Jan. 27 for the retrial of Karen Read during a brief hearing on Monday afternoon. Three weeks since her case’s mistrial, Read returned to Dedham’s Norfolk County Superior Court Monday as prosecutors pursue a retrial of the Mansfield woman in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
Riders and Advocates Rally to Voice Opposition to Bus Hub Move
PROVIDENCE — Rallying around Kennedy Plaza, in front of City Hall, about two dozen transit riders and advocates called on local officials to make decisions about the state’s bus hub with them in mind. “Nothing about us without us,” the crowd chanted several times during the course of...
The future is bright for the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Rhode Island's lighthouses are often eye-catching from the outside. At some point, we've all caught an image of large waves pounding the Sakonnet Point Lighthouse or biked past Block Island's South East Lighthouse. In some cases, a tour inside the buildings are also possible.
Providence Fire Department holding recruiting drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is taking applications for the 56th Providence Fire Department Training Academy, focusing on bolstering diversity. The application process runs until the end of August and the academy will begin in early 2025. “As we kick off our recruitment drive, we are...
City unveils 3D piano crosswalk in front of Stadium Theater in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The city of Woonsocket has unveiled a new crosswalk in front of the Stadium Theater on Monument Square. In a Facebook post, the city’s page wrote that the news 3D piano crosswalk was the first of a few Theatre District improvements slated to break ground this summer and fall.
Attleboro calls for tougher water restrictions as rainfall is elusive
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro upgraded its water restrictions to level 3 on Monday. The upgrading on restrictions comes as the city says rainfall has stayed elusive and water consumption has risen. To help stop the trend all outdoor water is facing additional restrictions. Lawn watering of any...
Rehoboth Group Opposes MBTA Housing
A Rehoboth group opposed to the state’s MBTA law has formed on social media. “The MBTA Communities Law poses a significant threat to our way of life here in Rehoboth,” says Rehoboth Against MBTA Law. A public forum is being held on Wednesday at 7 pm by the...
New England states get $500M for heating pumps
(The Center Square) — New England states are getting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to “supercharge” efforts to get homeowners to ditch natural gas or oil heating systems and install electric heat pumps. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $450 million to Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to accelerate a transition to heat pump technology in residential single-family homes and multifamily buildings across the region. ...
Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI
On Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee joined several state departments to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor under NEVI. The first state in the country to complete its initial ... Read More » The post Rhode Island first state in the country to complete Phase 1 of NEVI appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bellingham July 27
By MyFM’s Marissa Santos – The Town of Bellingham is hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, July 27th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bellingham Middle School. This free event offers residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and potentially harmful substances.
People on the Move: Nonviolence Institute Appoints New Executive Director
GoLocal's People on the Move is an update on new hires and promotions across southern New England. If your organization has an announcement, email it to us at [email protected]. New Leadership at Nonviolence Institute. The Board of Directors of The Nonviolence Institute has announced that Lisa Pina-Warren has been...
Christmas in July brings holiday cheer and local vendors to West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — We Be Jammin’ Events hosted Christmas in July at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses in West Warwick Sunday. The event included over 75 small business vendors, food trucks and a petting zoo. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch all made appearances. We...
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