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What's Rhode Island's favorite ice cream flavor? It's not chocolate or vanilla
Love of ice cream may be one of the few things Americans everywhere can agree on - until you start talking about flavors, at least. It's National Ice Cream Month - though this summer every day may feel like an ice cream day, especially with the recent heat wave across New England.
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...
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.
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...
New accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods in Fall River opens
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The Trustees held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods on Indian Town Road in Fall River on Monday. The event featured brief remarks by Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. She was joined by several locally elected officials, including Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, Maureen Flanagan from State Senator Michael Rodrigues’ office, and State Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid. Also on hand was Paul Jahnige, director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and representatives from MassTrails and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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...
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.
Rail projects to spur growth for Rhode Island short line, port
Three rail infrastructure upgrades completed over the past two years figure to factor heavily into traffic-growth prospects for a port, short line and business park developer in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. In mid-July, officials from the Port of Davisville, Seaview Railroad and Quonset Development Corp. (QDC) held an event to...
Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators
Beginning Oct. 1 and running through March 31, 2025, Rhode Island Energy (RIE) electricity customers can expect lower costs compared to last winter if the utility’s newly filed rates are approved by state regulators. “We ... Read More » The post Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon
A month ago, Gov. Dan McKee heaped praise upon the state’s $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget as he signed the spending plan into law during a ceremonial State House event. His administration is now adopting a decidedly different tone, warning of a “substantial deficit” in the years to come and demanding state agencies slow their […] The post McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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...
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...
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...
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