Even though Massachusetts’ state of emergency was lifted Tuesday after 462 days of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents should not notice many obvious changes to life.… MORE
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Rhode Island getting $2.5M in housing assistance
Rhode Island is getting an additional $2.5 million to help residents still struggling to pay the rent and find stable housing even though the pandemic is easing. … MORE
Scooters, e-bikes return to Providence
Electric bikes and scooters are returning to Providence streets through an arrangement between the city and bike share service Spin, a division of Ford Motor Company, several years after earlier efforts with other companies were discontinued after being plagued by thefts and vandalism. … MORE
Rhode Island scales back COVID-19 testing strategy
With more than half the state’s population fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and the number of new confirmed cases falling, Rhode Island is scaling back its COVID-19 testing program, the state Department of Health announced Monday.… MORE
Off-duty Warren police officer accused of DUI
An off-duty Warren police officer has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence. … MORE
Rhode Island officials warn residents of text message scam
Rhode Island officials are warning residents of a text message scam. … MORE
Ferry service website up and running after cyberattack
The Massachusetts Steamship Authority website is operating again after it was disabled by a ransomware attack more than a week ago. … MORE
Rhode Islanders encouraged to go out for a walk
Rhode Islanders are being encouraged to get out and go for a walk. … MORE
Judge rejects extortion plea deal for ex-mayor’s aide
A judge has rejected a plea deal in the extortion case against the ex-chief of staff to a former Massachusetts mayor that called for her to serve no time behind bars. … MORE
Providence homeless encampment allowed to stay for now
A homeless encampment in Providence where people were ordered to leave by Friday will be allowed to stay for now after Mayor Jorge Elorza visited the site. … MORE
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