PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Rhode Island for the first time this year. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) says the positive mosquito samples were collected in Pawtucket on July 15. The samples tested negative for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus or Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV). … Read more
PROVIDENCE — After a failed attempt to get a contractor for the massive reconstruction of the Washington Bridge on Interstate 195 West, state officials are asking companies to weigh in on why they didn’t bid. The R.I. Department of Transportation issued a “request for information,” or RFI on Friday, asking companies a series of questions … Read more
West Bay Community Theater will present an in-concert production of the classic ‘50s musical “Grease” on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on the North Kingstown Town Beach. This production of “Grease” is music-focused, with minimal staging, in addition to multimedia support (live video enhancement and show-related imagery). All music will be live with no pre-recorded … Read more
Providence, RI Washington Trust today announced the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $20,000 to West Elmwood Housing Development Corp. to support the Match Savings Incentive Program (MSIP) and the Get Your House In Order Program (GYHIOP). The MSIP is designed to assist individuals with low-to-moderate income on their path toward asset ownership through a … Read more