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This Year's First Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in RI

  • Sep 15, 2011

The Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) reports that a man in his 50s from Providence County was diagnosed with West Nile Virus (WNV). The Dept of Health's laboratory confirmed the diagnosis. The man first developed symptoms on Aug. 25 and was hospitalized the same day. He has recovered and has…

Volunteers Needed

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Beacon Hospice Offers Volunteer Orientation and Training Program  Beacon Hospice Seeking Local Volunteers Beacon Hospice, Inc. recently announced the start of a new 5 week Volunteer Training and Orientation Program.  Orientation begins on October 5, 2011. The sessions are from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  …

Government

Sept. 7 Seminar Should Help Businesses Cut Red Tape

  • Sep 5, 2011

The two state agencies charged with making it easier to do business in Rhode Island are offering companies a unique opportunity to talk face-to-face with federal, state and local government officials. The R.I. Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis are …

Social Notes

George Hail Library Offers 9/11 Remembrance Book

  • Sep 5, 2011

The George Hail Library, in remembrance of 9/11, is inviting anyone who wishes to come to the library and write their memories of that day in a Book of Remembrance. Sept. 11, 2001 has become a day in the country's memory along with . 7, 1941, Nov. 22, 1963 and April 4, 1968. Anyone wishing to put …

Social Notes

Portsmouth Arts Guild Offers Fall Classes

  • Sep 5, 2011

The Portsmouth Arts Guild is offering the following Classes and Workshops for the Fall. All sessions will held at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Center for the Arts, 2679 East Main Road, Portsmouth, unless specified. Registration may be limited to a class maximum so it is on a "1st come - 1st served" …

Social Notes

Fatima Golf Classic is Coming in a Few Weeks

  • Sep 3, 2011

The Fatima High School Golf Classic will be held on Sept. 25 at the Swansea Country Club in Swansea, MA.  The cost is $125 per person, which includes lunch, cart, and a dinner and raffle at Venus de Milo. Registration is 11 am; shotgun start is 1 pm.  If you are lucky and get a hole in one on the …

Government

Work on Hope Street in Bristol Continues This Week

  • Sep 3, 2011

The RI Department of Transportation has announced the schedule for Hope Street work from Sept. 5 to Sept. 9. -No work on Monday – Labor Day -Installation of tree protection devices and tree treatment will take place block‐by‐block Tuesday through Friday. Expect some lane closures.  -Saw‐cutting and…

Government

Dept. of Health, DEM Urge Rhode Islanders to Protect Themselves from Mosquito-Borne Viruses

  • Sep 1, 2011

With heavy rainfall from the recent storm, the Rhode Island Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) remind Rhode Islanders to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases by eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and avoiding mosquito bites. Personal …

Social Notes

Stella Blues' "Finish for a Guiness" 5K Steps Off Sept 4

  • Aug 31, 2011

On Sunday Sept. 4 runners can join together on the beautiful historic Warren Waterfront for the 3rd Annual Stella Blues “Finish for a Guinness” 5k-road race.   If you register prior to Sept. 1, you will receive a long sleeve t-shirt; the cost is $22; race day registration is $25.  Registration …

Government

When Restaurants Reopen, Here's What Should Happen First

  • Aug 30, 2011

The following information is from the RI Department of Health. Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) estimates that 2,000 food establishments have lost power at some point during Tropical Storm Irene. Rapid inspections are underway across the state to ensure that perishable foods are not being…

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