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Travel Advisory: Nighttime Closures on I-295 and I-95 Needed for Bridgework
Starting tonight, June 18 at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will implement a series of nighttime closures on I-295 and I-95 both north and south to demolish the East Avenue West Bridge and the East Avenue Bridge. Both are...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Oakland Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23
RHODE ISLAND, June 10 - Beginning, Friday night, June 20, at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary extended weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland for its demolition and...

Travel Advisory: Temporary Closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland Scheduled for June 20-23
Beginning, Friday night, June 20, at 10 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin a temporary extended weekend closure of Newell Bridge in Cumberland for its demolition and reconstruction. The bridge carries...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - 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...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
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
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...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
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...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
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...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond
RHODE ISLAND, June 27 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality...

Weekapaug Inn Announces Sunday Harvest Table Celebrating Community, Seasonality, and Storytelling
WESTERLY, RI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This September, Weekapaug Inn, a timeless Relais & Chateaux and Forbes Five Star Hotel, New England-style inn set in the peaceful Weekapaug community perched on the idyllic...

Ocean House Announces Opening of JHuhn Lifestyle Boutique
A New Collaborative Shopping Experience with Designer Julie Huhn WATCH HILL, RI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ocean House, a Forbes Five-Star Hotel, Spa and Restaurant, Relais and Châteaux, luxury resort overlooking the...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground Pond in Foster due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The...

Orlando Tops List of Most Baby-Friendly Waterfront Cities in the U.S.
Lake.com’s New Study Reveals Top 10 Waterfront Destinations for Families Traveling with Infants and Toddlers TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lake.com, a leading vacation rental platform, has released its latest...

ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches "Ready Pay" App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results
Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to rising demand...

ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Hosts Roundtable on Republicans’ Plan to Sell Off America’s Public Lands
ICYMI: ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Hosts Roundtable on Republicans’ Plan to Sell Off America’s Public Lands PHOTOS | VIDEO WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources...

AG Brown applauds court order against the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle chargers
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown and 13 other attorneys general have won a court order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold about $1 billion in funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure directed by Congress...

Governor Mills Announces Visit to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Reaffirm Maine's Relationship with Canada
MAINE, June 16 - Back to current news. June 16, 2025 Boston, MASSACHUSETTS -- Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will travel to Atlantic Canada next week to promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen...

Governor Mills Announces Visit to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to Reaffirm Maine's Relationship with Canada
Boston, MASSACHUSETTS -- Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will travel to Atlantic Canada next week to promote Maine as a top destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen cross-border relationships and economic ties. The...

Hermione, the 'Freedom Frigate' of 1780 fame, calls for America’s help
Hermione, the “Freedom Frigate” of 1780 fame, calls for America’s help NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Organizers in France and the United States launched a fundraising campaign Monday to raise $5 million needed...