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Under pressure from AG, Woonsocket officials look to cut ties with liquid waste customers
Fifteen months after Woonsocket wastewater treatment plant owners and operators were sued for dumping partially untreated sewage into the Blackstone River, city officials are moving to scale back services. Which, it appears, will come as a surprise to the affected cities and towns that pay to send their waste to the regional plant, as well […] The post Under pressure from AG, Woonsocket officials look to cut ties with liquid waste customers appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Communities across Rhode Island hold Memorial Day ceremonies
(WJAR) — Cities and Towns in Rhode Island held Memorial Day ceremonies to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The city of Woonsocket and the United Veterans Council of Woonsocket held a Memorial Day Observance at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park on Monday.
Lane split coming to Route 146 North in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said a traffic pattern change is coming to Route 146 North at the Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield. A lane split will be in place approaching the intersection, with the left lane using a recently completed...
Providence customers asked to conserve water
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- According to the Webster County Emergency Management Facebook page, all Providence water customers are being asked to conserve water. The EMA reports there is storm damage to the city’s lake pump, and crews are working to get it operating again. The notice does not say as to when they think the pump […]
Hundreds of motorcycles ride for veterans in Southeast Massachusetts
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WLNE) — Hundreds of motorcycles took part in the annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom motorcycle event Sunday. The event started at Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville and finished the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Fall River. Police escorts rode with the bikes to their destination.
FEMA to visit Attleboro residents impacted by extreme weather
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin damage assessment in Attleboro today. Last month, FEMA approved Bristol county’s request for a disaster declaration based on the amount of damage incurred after several inches of rain fell back on Sept. 11 in 2023. The FEMA...
Ask Alison: Questions on the roads across Southern New England
(WJAR) — On this edition of Ask Alison, Alison Bologna answers various questions on the roads across Southern New England. First, a question from Karen in Pawtucket. She is asking for clarification on the rules and regulations regarding school-speed cameras. Karen says they flash when there is no school.
Cranston Mayor Hopkins claims Fenton-Fung is using fake names for records requests
(WJAR) — The hottest political race in Rhode Island takes another bizarre turn. The mayor of Cranston claims his Republican primary opponent, state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, is hiding behind fake names to try to dig up dirt on him. “I think it’s unethical. I mean, what are they...
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