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State Government Press Releases

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07/01/2025
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 water quality through Labor Day. The status of...
07/01/2025
Starting, Friday night, July 11 the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin work on the first of two bridges along rural roads in Foster. Both bridges will be closed for approximately 90 days while they are demolished and replaced. The bridges carry a very low volume of...
06/30/2025
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island's three copies of the Declaration of Independence. "The State...
06/29/2025
At 1:39 PM, Troopers arrested Yersonn Marte Trinidad, age 32, of 133 Cleveland Street, Apartment #2, Central Falls, Rhode Island for 1.) Eluding Police – High Speed Pursuit – First Offense; and 2.) Obstructing a Police Officer in Execution of Duty. The arrest was the result of a barracks...
06/28/2025
No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain David Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
06/27/2025
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 status of a beach may change as new data become...
06/27/2025
Troopers arrested Karen Artegian, age 47, of 139 Foster Center Road, Foster, Rhode Island. for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor/Drugs – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test - First Offense. The arrest was the result of Troopers responding...
06/26/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Oakland Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new...
06/26/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Worden Pond in South Kingstown. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has cleared....
06/25/2025
Beginning, Monday morning, July 7, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close the Maple Valley Road Bridge in Coventry. During its closure, RIDOT will use accelerated bridge construction methods to replace the structure, reopening it by the end of this...