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Electric Scooters Return To Providence
The Birds have returned. The electric Bird scooters, that is. They landed in Providence unannounced this summer, only to disappear after a few weeks. Now they’re back, but this time under city regulation. The scooters were dropped off without warning in cities across the country, a tactic that angered some residents and officials in places […]
Poll: Unhappy With Trump, But Impeachment?
Though a majority of Rhode Islanders are unhappy with the 45th President, many aren’t ready to see an impeachment process begin, a new poll shows.
RI Gubernatorial Candidate Charged With Possession Of Nearly 50 Pounds Of Pot
An independent candidate for governor of Rhode Island was arrested on marijuana possession charges Thursday, along with a candidate for attorney general. Anne Armstrong and Alan Gordon are members of the “Compassion Party,” and they belong to a religious sect that uses marijuana in worship services. Armstrong and Gordon were charged with possession and intent to […]
Bus Strike Begins In Providence, Leaving Thousands Of Students In The Lurch
Providence public school students have to find their own transportation to school starting Thursday morning. The city’s school bus drivers are striking, after recent contract negotiations fell through. The school bus strike comes after weeks of talks between city bus drivers, represented by the Teamsters’ Local 251, and the bus company – the Ohio-based First Student. […]
Warwick Police Identify Body Found In River During Training Drill
Warwick Police have identified the body discovered in the Pawtuxet River Wednesday afternoon. An investigation remains ongoing. Police have identified a 55 year-old Cranston resident, and believe the cause of death was related to suicide. Next of kin have been notified. The police discovered the body while looking for a mannequin during a routine search and […]
Bird Scooters Disappear From Providence Streets, For Now
They landed without warning on the sidewalks of cities across the country this summer. In Providence, residents had started to discover the scooters, which are unlocked with an app, then left on the sidewalk for the next user. But the guerilla-style launch of the scooters angered city leaders in some places. Providence officials crafted new […]
Bird Scooters Disappear From The Streets Of Providence, For Now
Bird scooters are gone from the sidewalks and streets of the capital city. The stocky, electric scooters were in the city for several weeks, but now the company needs permission to keep operating. They landed without warning on the sidewalks of cities across the country this summer. In Providence, residents had started to discover the scooters, […]
Despite Heavy Rains, Local Waterways Far From Flooding
After days of rain, some cities may see local flooding, but major rivers and streams are not at risk.
First Human Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In Connecticut
The year’s first two human cases of West Nile virus have been diagnosed in Connecticut.
