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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that state lifeguard certification testing begins this weekend. Individuals interested in working as a lifeguard in the State of Rhode Island must become certified by DEM’s Division of Parks and Recreation as a Surf or Non-Surf lifeguard to work at a waterfront facility. Surf state lifeguard certification testing […]

The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill that would allow breweries to sell one-sixth kegs of beer to the public, helping small businesses expand sales and revenue. “With our state’s local breweries flourishing, it is important to give these small businesses every opportunity to succeed while also giving the consumer more options to support […]

A correctional officer at the Wyatt Detention Center has admitted to smuggling contraband into the prison, a federal court news release from U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha says. Kristopher White, 26, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to provide contraband in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 15. The incident in December 2021 […]

As New England’s population ages, the number of nursing homes in the region is declining rapidly, and it’s having its impact on the economy.  More of the region’s elderly are “aging in place,” with state programs and family members often providing care, according to the Boston Federal Reserve’s report on nursing home closures that was […]

On May 9, 2024, President Joseph Biden approved Rhode Island’s request to include Public Assistance (PA) for the Major Disaster Declaration from the severe storms and flooding event from January 9, 2004 – January 13, 2024. The Declaration makes federal funding available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) PA Program. Eligible applicants from Kent, […]

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families is accused of “traumatizing” children with developmental disabilities by routinely over-hospitalizing them, according to a federal investigation. “It is nothing short of appalling that the state has chosen to warehouse children in a psychiatric institution, rather than stepping up to provide the community care, support, and […]

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is replacing a 55-year-old bridge in North Kingstown. The work zone to replace the bridge, which is located under the Tower Hill Road (Route 1) Bridge, began on Sunday, May 12, and is expected to last for three months. The travel lanes on Route 138 East are being […]

On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer that would ensure contraception remains covered in Rhode Island, even if the coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act are overturned. The bill now heads to the House, where Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket, Central Falls) has introduced companion […]

Educators chase down water leaks at Richmond Elementary School, at times forcing the school to close. Some classes at Ashaway elementary are held in a trailer. At Charlestown Elementary, occupational therapies and other similar programs are held in hallways for lack of space. All three schools are more than 75 years old and are part […]

STATE HOUSE – Newport would get a considerable financial boost from visiting cruise ships under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and passed by the House of Representatives today. The legislation (2024-H 8027A), which is backed by the City Council, authorizes the city to raise the landing and boarding fees it collects from cruise […]