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Rhode Islanders Urged to Help Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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December 23, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who plans to travel for the holidays or to attend holiday gatherings to take steps to prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to...
Measles Case Identified in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Government
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January 18, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, January 18 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island. This was a case in a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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July 3, 2025
Published on Thursday, July 03, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 3, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The...
Measles Case Identified in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Government
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January 18, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island. This was a case in a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of international travel. This child was...
Measles Case Identified in Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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January 18, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that a confirmed case of measles has been identified in Rhode Island. This was a case in a young, unvaccinated child with a recent history of international travel. This child was...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce I-295 Travel Lanes for Bridge Replacement Project in Cumberland
Rhode Island Government
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February 24, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, February 24 - Starting on Friday night, February 28, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of I-295 at the Diamond Hill Road overpass in Cumberland from three lanes to two lanes. The temporary traffic...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce I-295 Travel Lanes for Bridge Replacement Project in Cumberland
Rhode Island Government
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February 24, 2025
Starting on Friday night, February 28, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of I-295 at the Diamond Hill Road overpass in Cumberland from three lanes to two lanes. The temporary traffic pattern is necessary to create a...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on Route 113 over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick as Bridge Replacement Project Begins
Rhode Island Government
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February 17, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, February 17 - Starting on Friday night, February 21, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of Route 113 (East Avenue) in Warwick where the road passes over I-95 and I-295, located between the Route 5...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on Route 113 over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick as Bridge Replacement Project Begins
Rhode Island Government
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February 17, 2025
Starting on Friday night, February 21, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of Route 113 (East Avenue) in Warwick where the road passes over I-95 and I-295, located between the Route 5 intersection and the main entrance...
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 400 from September; October Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.6 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
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November 14, 2024
Published on Thursday, November 14, 2024 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 400 in October as the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 9,000 from October 2023, and the...
Rhode Island Department of Education Awards $5 Million in ARTS Initiative - Act II Grants
Rhode Island Government
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November 1, 2024
RHODE ISLAND, November 1 - Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and Rhode Island state, city, and school...
Rhode Island Department of Education Awards $5 Million in ARTS Initiative - Act II Grants
Rhode Island Government
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November 1, 2024
Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and Rhode Island state, city, and school leaders gathered with...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce I-295 Travel Lanes for Bridge Replacement Project in Smithfield and Cumberland
Rhode Island Government
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January 31, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, January 31 - Starting on Monday night, February 3, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of I-295 at the Douglas Avenue overpass in Smithfield from three lanes to two lanes as it begins a rapid bridge...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach...
American Shared Hospital Services Announces Official Notice of Certificate of Need Approval to Acquire the Technology to Construct and Operate a Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Facility in the State of Rhode Island
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 17, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the “Company” or “AMS”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce I-295 Travel Lanes for Bridge Replacement Project in Smithfield and Cumberland
Rhode Island Government
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January 31, 2025
Starting on Monday night, February 3, RIDOT will reduce the number of travel lanes on both directions of I-295 at the Douglas Avenue overpass in Smithfield from three lanes to two lanes as it begins a rapid bridge project to replace the Douglas...
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 3,300 from August; September Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.6 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
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October 17, 2024
Published on Thursday, October 17, 2024 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 3,300 in September as the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 6,500 from September 2023, and the...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Open Additional Lanes for Providence Viaduct Northbound Service Road in Providence
Rhode Island Government
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January 17, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, January 17 - Starting during the early morning hours on Saturday, January 18, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will open additional travel lanes off I-95 North on the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at...