While the overall percentage of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Rhode Island continues to decline, allowing many businesses to begin reopening, concern remains over high infection rates in cities.… MORE
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ACLU sues city over arrest of 13-year-old girl
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Monday sued the city of Pawtucket and two city school officials over the arrest last year of a 13-year-old girl after a scuffle with another student.… MORE
US heads into a new week shaken by protests, violence and pandemic
With cities wounded by days of violent unrest, America headed into a new week with neighborhoods in shambles, urban streets on lockdown and shaken confidence about when leaders would find the answers to control the mayhem amid unrelenting raw emotion over police killings of black people.… MORE
Rhode Island malls reopening; inmate tests positive
Rhode Island’s malls are preparing to welcome shoppers Monday as the state moves into phase 2 of its economic restart.… MORE
Salons, gyms and beaches: State continues reopening economy
Rhode Island will be opening the door to a wide range of businesses Monday as the state’s coronavirus outbreak appears to be subsiding, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Friday.… MORE
Rhode Island’s casinos, zoo, outline reopening plans
Rhode Island’s two casinos plan to reopen June 8 by invitation only with new measures in place to ensure the health and safety of workers and guests, including temperature checks. … MORE
Youth sports returning; hair salon virus guidelines released
By PHILIP MARCELO and MARK PRATT, The Associated Press Youth sports programs will be allowed to resume in Rhode Island starting Monday, though there won’t be any league play, tournaments or other organized competitions for now, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Thursday. The Democrat said the focus is on resuming practices and scrimmages under new guidelines…… MORE
Business forums scheduled, GOP seeks nursing home oversight
Rhode Island officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators of businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as the state’s economic restart continues. … MORE
State hosts forums for businesses planning to reopen
State officials have planned a series of virtual forums this week for the owners and operators businesses that will be allowed to reopen next week as Rhode Island’s economic restart continues.… MORE
State on track to start next phase of economic reopening
Newport’s famed Thames Street. File photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By The Associated Press Rhode Island is on schedule to launch the second phase of its economic reboot next week, given the successes of the Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday. “The good news is, overwhelmingly, people were out and about doing…… MORE
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