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Syphilis making a comeback, health officials warn. CDC map shows where risk is highest
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Syphilis making a comeback, health officials warn. CDC map shows where risk is highest

Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% h...

Wpri 4h ago
Thermos recalls 8.2M bottles, jars after several reports of vision loss
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Thermos recalls 8.2M bottles, jars after several reports of vision loss

The recall warns "the stopper can forcefully eject when opened" if food and beverages are stored in the containers for t...

Wpri 6h ago
Death of 8-month-old under investigation in Taunton
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Death of 8-month-old under investigation in Taunton

The death of an 8-month-old in Taunton last weekend is under investigation.

Wpri 6h ago
Historic Old State House reopening to public after 1½ years of renovation
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Historic Old State House reopening to public after 1½ years of renovation

PROVIDENCE – The Old State House at 150 Benefit St. is reopening to the public on May 4 following 20 months of system up...

Pbn 7h ago
EPA awards R.I. $604K for stormwater, sewer infrastructure needs
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EPA awards R.I. $604K for stormwater, sewer infrastructure needs

PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Rhode Island a total of $604,000 through the Sewer Ove...

Pbn 7h ago
SEC filing of the week: Beacon Financial Q1 profit rises to $46.2M on merger boost
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SEC filing of the week: Beacon Financial Q1 profit rises to $46.2M on merger boost

BOSTON – Beacon Financial Corp. reported first-quarter profit of $46.2 million on April 29, up 142% from $19.1 million i...

Pbn 7h ago
Meet CeCe, CCRI's new comfort dog
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Meet CeCe, CCRI's new comfort dog

The Community College of Rhode Island has enrolled a new four-legged friend.

Wpri 7h ago
Dominican Republic murder suspect released by RI judge
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Dominican Republic murder suspect released by RI judge

A man wanted for murder in the Dominican Republic has been released by a Rhode Island judge.

Wpri 8h ago
Providence hoping revolving fund will pay for massive “decarbonization” effort
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Providence hoping revolving fund will pay for massive “decarbonization” effort

Providence is working to figure out how to pay for its 2040 mandate to “decarbonize” about 130 municipal buildings throu...

Pbn 13h ago
Do you agree with the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council that state leaders need to show “more priority and urgency” in growing the economy?
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Do you agree with the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council that state leaders need to show “more priority and urgency” in growing the economy?

An over-reliance on low-productivity industry sectors and government spending has the state’s economy significantly lagg...

Pbn 18h ago

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