AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health: RIDOH and DEM warned Rhode Islanders to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown after a harmful blue-green algae bloom, citing risks to people and pets from toxins and urging rinsing, washing, and vet/doctor calls if symptoms show. Ticks & Lyme: As Rhode Island heads into peak Lyme season, HHS launched a federal tick initiative in New Hampshire, while reporting highlights the creeping northward threat of lone star ticks and alpha-gal syndrome—an allergy triggered by tick bites that can cause reactions to red meat and dairy. Weather & Climate-Linked Hazards: Rhode Island starts June cooler and unsettled, with clouds and a chance of passing showers, after a weekend system brought wind and rain. Skywatch: A meteor explosion over the region triggered a sonic boom felt across Massachusetts and Rhode Island; NASA and satellite data tied the blast to a bolide fragmenting high in the atmosphere. Active Living: RIDOH awarded about $32,000 in grants through the Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project to boost physical activity and active transportation for youths and families. Maternal Health Funding: Newport Hospital’s birthing center received $1.6 million in state support to help keep the facility operating through the next phase.
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