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Nimbus Variant Becomes Second-Most Common COVID-19 Strain in the US

Vaccinations · United States

Nimbus Variant Becomes Second-Most Common COVID-19 Strain in the US

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TEAMSTERS DEMAND RHODE ISLAND HOUSE PASS WORKER PROTECTION PACKAGE

Providence, Rhode Island · Providence

TEAMSTERS DEMAND RHODE ISLAND HOUSE PASS WORKER PROTECTION PACKAGE

59% Center coverage: 27 sources

Legislation is Critical for Enhancing Workplace Safety, Protecting Worker Free Speech See the Story

Motorcyclist Dies After Portsmouth Crash

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Motorcyclist Dies After Portsmouth Crash

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) —A 36-year-old Middletown man has died several days after a motorcycle crash in Portsmouth. The man, identified Tuesday as Juan Pablo Garcia Castro, was involved in the crash around 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. ALSO READ: Bryant graduate killed in Johnston motorcycle crash According to police, Garcia Castro was riding north on West Main Road and turned onto Route 24 using the left lane. At the curve of the on-ramp, p…See the Story

No Kings Day Protest in Rhode Island? Here's What the Organizers Have Planned and When

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The organizer for a No Kings event planned for India Point Park on Saturday anticipates a crowd of 3,000 to 5,000 people.Providence, Rhode Island · Providence See the Story

RI lawmakers approve minimum wage increase

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A bill to increase Rhode Island's minimum wage is inching closer to becoming law. The House and Senate voted Thursday to approve bills in their respective chambers that would bump the minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2027. The legislation (H 5029 and S 0125) was introduced by state Rep. David Bennett, D-Warwick, and state Sen. John Burke, D-West Warwick. The bills approved by lawmakers are an amended version. Their first …Wages · Providence See the Story

What's Happening: Gaspee Days Parade

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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Gaspee Days Parade is set to step off Saturday along the two-mile stretch of Narragansett Parkway. The parade is part of a weeks-long celebration aimed at preserving, promoting, and sharing Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community. In the video above, get a preview of the event! Each weekend, Ashley brings you around Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts for a look at what’s happening as part of ou…Warwick, Rhode Island · Warwick Read Article

Roger Wheeler State Beach opens for season

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NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) -- Roger Wheeler State Beach will open today for the summer season. The beach's opening was later than other state beaches this year due to some construction to add a new boardwalk. Work will be paused for the summer, however there will still be some fencing in place for the project. Construction will pick back up in the fall, where they hope to have the boardwalk done by next May. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weat…Narragansett · Narragansett Read Article

Federal Hill's 'Al Fresco on the Hill' returns

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Federal Hill's "Al Fresco on the Hill" returns this evening. Tonight, over 30 restaurants will be expanding their dining options to include outside seating. The event will also offer live music, artistic performances and vendors. Dining goes from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m., and runs every Saturday until September 6. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now o…Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

Traffic Alert: Lane shifts on East Main Road scheduled for next two weeks - What's Up Newp

Look out for lane shifts in Middletown next week. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has work planned on East Main Road (Route 138) over the next two weeks that will require a lane shift. The work is taking place on East Main Road from North Drive to Meadow Lane. Our crews are putting […] The post Traffic Alert: Lane shifts on East Main Road scheduled for next two weeks appeared first on What's Up Newp.Middletown, Rhode Island · Middletown Read Article

'No Kings' Protest Scheduled in Phoenix; Valley Worker Rescued From Trench

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From protests against President Donald Trump that are set to take place tomorrow to a trench rescue in the Valley, here's a look at some of your top stories.Donald Trump · Providence See the Story

Nesi's Notes: June 14

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