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West Nile Watch: DEM and RIDOH confirmed new West Nile Virus detections in East Providence, North Providence, and Providence, raising statewide risk to high; there’s no vaccine or treatment for people, so bite prevention matters. PFAS & Wells: Tiverton residents were urged to test wells after PFAS contamination was found in drinking water, keeping Rhode Island’s water-quality concerns front and center. Packaging Policy: Rhode Island is part of the national push toward stronger packaging rules, with coverage highlighting Extended Producer Responsibility and recycled-content requirements—and the lawsuits and “needs assessments” shaping what comes next. Recycling Reality Check: A local explainer urges people to ignore the chasing-arrows symbol alone, since it can mean nothing or be used for greenwashing. Local Food & Climate Resilience: URI-backed reporting spotlights a Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm that teaches sustainability while feeding food banks and building resilience through hands-on learning. Marine Life: Atlantic Shark Institute tagged a hammerhead off Rhode Island, adding to growing tracking of local ocean ecosystems.

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Jul. 13, 2026

Weekapaug Inn lands on Travel + Leisure’s 2026 best inns list

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Jul. 6, 2026

Correira Brothers marks 17 years in Providence

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Jul. 6, 2026

PatchMaster opens Providence franchise under Jack Ruvin

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Jul. 8, 2026

Storage Star adds 60-plus self-storage sites in national expansion

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Friday is a transition weather day as that summer feeling slowly returns

Rhode Island State Police tout advantages of new $41M Southern Public Safety Complex

Rhode Island State Police tout advantages of new $41M Southern Public Safety Complex

How do you define local food? URI researchers surveying Rhode Islanders on local food supply and demand

How do you define local food? URI researchers surveying Rhode Islanders on local food supply and demand

California and National Drought Summary for July 28, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 65% of State Abnormally Dry, a 5% Increase Week-Over-Week

California and National Drought Summary for July 28, 2026, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 65% of State Abnormally Dry, a 5% Increase Week-Over-Week


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Jul. 27, 2026

McKee Administration Announces Incentives for Economic Development Projects Across Rhode Island

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West Nile Virus Detected in East Providence, North Providence, and Providence

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Jul. 23, 2026

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency Relief to Help Protect Rhode Island Households from Winter Electricity Price Spike

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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency Relief to Help Protect Rhode Island Households from Winter Electricity Price Spike

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Governor’s 37th Annual Bay Day Encourages Rhode Islanders to Get Outside

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