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RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
Published on Thursday, July 03, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at George Washington Campground in Chepachet due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The...

Attorney General Bonta Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unlawful Dismantling of HHS
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a preliminary injunction in California’s lawsuit challenging the unlawful mass firing of employees and...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
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...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond
RHODE ISLAND, June 27 - 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...

Earth Science Tech, Inc. Qualifies for and Joins New OTCID Tier
Miami, FL, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) (“ETST” or the “Company”), a strategic holding company focused on acquiring, optimizing, and scaling high-potential operating businesses, is pleased to announce its...

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Worden Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wilson Reservoir
RHODE ISLAND, June 26 - 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...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach
RHODE ISLAND, June 26 - 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...

El estado de Washington demanda a la administración de Trump por compartir ilegalmente información personal de salud con ICE
SEATTLE – El procurador general de Washington, Nick Brown, se unió ayer a una coalición multiestatal para presentar una demanda que impugna la decisión del U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS, Departamento de Salud y Servicios...

Governor nominated, R.I. Senate confirmed a new member to the State's Arts Council
RHODE ISLAND, June 24 - 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,...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach
RHODE ISLAND, June 24 - 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....

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground Pond
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...

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Worden Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wilson Reservoir
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...

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Worden Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wilson Reservoir
Published on Thursday, June 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....

RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Worden Pond and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wilson Reservoir
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...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Oakland Beach
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...

Modified District Government Services for Independence Day
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Friday, July 4...

Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Trump Administration’s Attempt to Remove PREA Protections
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in Jane Doe, et al. v. Pamela Bondi, et al., in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration’s executive...

Governor nominated, R.I. Senate confirmed a new member to the State's Arts Council
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...

Modified District Government Services for Independence Day
(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on Friday, July 4...