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AG Brown blocks returns and sales of machine-gun conversion devices in
SEATTLE — The Trump administration has committed in court filings to carving out Washington and other states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices nationwide following a lawsuit from Attorney General Nick...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT Testing Paddles on I-195 East to Help Merging Traffic
Starting, Friday night July 11, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will install traffic paddles along a section of I-195 East in Providence as part of a pilot to help traffic merge more efficiently. They will be located along a...

Arrow Security Adds Mary McPhail as Chief Marketing Officer, Bringing More than 20 Years of Experience
New Appointment to Align Company’s Marketing and Business Objectives SMITHTOWN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Arrow Security is pleased to announce the addition of Mary McPhail as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift and Narrow Lanes on Sections of I-95 and Route 10 Between Warwick and Providence
RHODE ISLAND, July 7 - On Thursday night, July 10, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will begin making numerous minor traffic changes as part of the ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project, affecting different sections of I-95 and Route...

Travel Advisory: Route 99 South Lane Split Begins July 11
RHODE ISLAND, July 7 - On Friday night, July 11, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will change the traffic pattern on Route 99 South where it passes over Route 146 in North Smithfield. RIDOT is doing phased bridge preservation...

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Almy Pond
Published on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Almy Pond in Newport due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). All...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Shift and Narrow Lanes on Sections of I-95 and Route 10 Between Warwick and Providence
On Thursday night, July 10, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will begin making numerous minor traffic changes as part of the ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project, affecting different sections of I-95 and Route 10 between Warwick and...

Travel Advisory: Route 99 South Lane Split Begins July 11
On Friday night, July 11, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will change the traffic pattern on Route 99 South where it passes over Route 146 in North Smithfield. RIDOT is doing phased bridge preservation and needs to work on...

Aquatic Weed Treatment Scheduled for Meshanticut Lake
Published on Monday, July 07, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Meshanticut Lake in Meshanticut State Park, Cranston will receive treatment to control infestations of invasive...

Synchrocare, LLC Announces Franchise Expansion into Mississippi
Opening Doors for Local Entrepreneurs to Lead in Healthcare Innovation MS, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trailblazer in healthcare technology and medical device distribution, is proud to announce the...

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with a Section of Wenscott Reservoir
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with a section of Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence (western basin, south...

Kraft Heinz Food Company Recalls Fully Cooked Turkey Bacon
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Kraft Heinz Food Company is recalling more than 350,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria...

RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - 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...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT shifting lane split on Route 37 West in Cranston
RHODE ISLAND, July 3 - As part of its ongoing Cranston Canyon/Route 37 Bridges project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Sunday night, July 6, will make an adjustment to the current traffic pattern on a section of Route 37...

38 XPO Drivers to Compete at 2025 National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis
GREENWICH, Conn., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced its team of 38 finalists for this year’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) from August...

Construction Progress Accelerates on the WoodSpring Suites Santee
Level 3 Construction Completes Façade, Focuses on Hotel’s Interior Buildout SANTEE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Level 3 Construction, Inc., a leading general contractor specializing in the ground-up construction and...

Scott Becker’s ‘Have a Safe Summer!’ Returns to Amazon Kindle for Limited 99¢ eBook Deal
Due to strong response, the 99¢ eBook deal for “Have a Safe Summer!” is extended to help more families prepare for real summer dangers. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- — Originally planned as a one-week...

RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - 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...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT Closing Two Bridges in Foster for Reconstruction Starting July 11
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - Starting, Friday night, July 11 the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin work on the first of two bridges along rural roads in Foster. Both bridges will be closed for approximately 90 days while they...

Attorney General Bonta Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Trump Administration from Distributing Thousands of Forced Reset Triggers Across the Country
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a lawsuit led by the attorneys general of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, suing the Trump Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), over its...