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...
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....
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...
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 change as new data become available. The most...
Providence, RI – Governor McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Senate has confirmed the appointment of Steven Boudreau, Cranston, to the Board of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Suzanne Augenstein, Providence, and long-time board member Kara Milner, Bristol, have stepped down...
General Assembly passes four priority bills of the RI Department of State
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the end of the 2025 legislative session:
"Each year, it is a valuable process to identify and assess...
At 12:30 a.m. Troopers arrested Saul Aquino, age 39, of 18 Glasgow Street, Providence, Rhode Island for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense; and 2.) Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on...
At 2:30 a.m., Troopers arrested John Mottola, age 23, of 3 Gary Street, Smithfield, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .10 to .15 (Phase I: 0.123% & Phase II: 0.124%). The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 295 in the Town of Johnston. The...
At 2:17 AM, Troopers arrested Eduardo Hernandez, age 38, of 107 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, for Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC .15 or Greater (Phase I: .181%; Phase II: .173%.) The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Atwells Avenue in the City of...
Starting Sunday, June 22 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 in Warwick. Both are at the juncture of I-95 and I-295. All the...
