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RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Slack Reservoir and Tiogue Lake
Rhode Island Government
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August 15, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence (western basin, south of...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at Conimicut Beach and Easton's Beach
Rhode Island Government
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August 15, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at Conimicut Beach in Warwick and at Easton's Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift Lanes on I-95 in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
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August 14, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 14 - On Friday night, August 22, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily shift all travel lanes on I-95 North to the left near the Route 37/Jefferson Boulevard service road (Exits 31A-C), as well as...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach
Rhode Island Government
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August 14, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift Lanes on I-95 in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
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August 14, 2025
On Friday night, August 22, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily shift all travel lanes on I-95 North to the left near the Route 37/Jefferson Boulevard service road (Exits 31A-C), as well as the lanes on the service...
Vertikal6 Named to Providence Business News’ 2025 Fastest Growing Companies
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vertikal6, a Rhode Island-based leader in managed IT services and strategic technology consulting, is proud to announce its selection as an honoree in Providence Business News’...
Digiamo Unveils LGCYPET: A Heartfelt Celebration of Your Pet’s Legacy Through Digital and Physical Keepsakes
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
Ensuring your pet’s story shines brightly forever. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digiamo, a trailblazer in digital innovation and personalized experiences co-founded by Rhode Island serial entrepreneurs Tim...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Areas at Camp Yawgoog
Rhode Island Government
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August 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 12 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming areas at Camp Yawgoog (Sandy Point, Three Point, and Medicine Bow) in Hopkinton for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe...
Fall Into Outdoor Fun
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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August 13, 2025
Published on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – Spend some time outdoors this fall by attending an educational program with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)! Get outdoors...
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 15, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Carr Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Instagram to Strengthen Location Privacy Protections
Georgia Office of Attorney General
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August 15, 2025
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing feature, which allows a user’s precise location to...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Areas at Camp Yawgoog
Rhode Island Government
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August 12, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming areas at Camp Yawgoog (Sandy Point, Three Point, and Medicine Bow) in Hopkinton for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue...
Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Ozone Expected for Tuesday
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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August 12, 2025
Published on Monday, August 11, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that air quality will reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups due to elevated ground-level ozone on Tuesday, August...
Warner Brothers Pictures Brings Movie Magic to the Ocean State
Rhode Island Government
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August 14, 2025
Providence, RI – Warner Brothers Pictures is thrilled to be filming an upcoming production in the City of Providence. The filmmakers, some of whom have roots here, are deeply grateful to the community and will do everything possible to minimize...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at Camp Yawgoog
Rhode Island Government
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August 8, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 8 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Camp Yawgoog (Sandy Point, Three Point, and Medicine Bow) in Hopkinton due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and...
Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Call for Instagram To Strengthen Privacy Protections
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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August 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 Attorneys General in urging Instagram to...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns Instagram Against Compromising User Privacy and Security
North Carolina Attorney General
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August 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 14, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 37 bipartisan attorneys general warning Instagram to make immediate changes to its new...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on Frenchtown Road Bridge Over Route 4 in East Greenwich
Rhode Island Government
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August 7, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 7 - Starting Friday night, August 15, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the number of travel lanes from two to one in each direction on Frenchtown Road (Route 402) where it passes over...
RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with a Section of Tiogue Lake
Rhode Island Government
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August 7, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 7 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with a section of Tiogue Lake near Briar Point Beach in Coventry due to a...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Respect Privacy and Safety of Users
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 14, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states demanding Instagram respect the safety and privacy of Instagram users and add controls to its new location sharing feature. The attorneys general expressed...