Rhode Island NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.RI Cops Arrest Man With .491 Blood Alcohol Level- July 22, 2008 State Police arrested a man early Tuesday whose blood alcohol level allegedly was .491, more than six times the legal limit, which they believe is the highest ever recorded in Rhode Island for someone who ...http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/ri-cops-arrest-man-with-491-blood-alcohol-level?from... National Grid to push energy conservation- July 21, 2008 Yes, electric rates for many Rhode Islanders are jumping nearly 22 percent. But National Grid, the state's main supplier of electricity, says it will also spend more money in efforts to get people to cut their ...http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/national-grid-to-push-energy-conservation?fromrss=1 State recommends reopening 1 beach, closing 2- July 19, 2008 The Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday recommended reopening Echo Lake Campground Beach in Burrillville to swimmers.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/state-recommends-reopening-1-beach-closing-2?fromrss... Newport Residents Taking Action to Fight Contaminated Sewage in the Water- July 17, 2008 It's a warning we hand down every few days in the summer, certain beaches getting temporarily shut down because there's bacteria in the water.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/newport-residents-taking-action-to-fight-contaminate... Rhode Island Courthouse Immigration Raids Spark Protest, Debate- July 16, 2008 Controversy is brewing after a highly coordinated immigration raid by federal agents saw dozens of Rhode Island contracted workers taken into custody.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/rhode-island-courthouse-immigration-raids-spark-prot... Many Families Of Uninsured Immigrant Children In Rhode Island Unaware Of No-Cost Health Care Option- July 15, 2008 Main Category: Health Insurance Medical Insurance Also Included In: Pediatrics Children's Health Many families of 2,800 immigrant children who recently lost coverage through Rhode Island's RIte Care program ...http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/many-families-of-uninsured-immigrant-children-in-rho... 'Accessible Rhode Island' navigates disabled through Ocean State- July 15, 2008 Choosing which restaurant to eat at or what attraction best suits your Saturday afternoon seems like a minor dilemma, but for Rhode Islanders with disabilities it can require a lot more homework.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/accessible-rhode-island-navigates-disabled-through-o... Senate Panel Approves $7.85 Million for Rhode Island in Transportation and Housing Spending Plan- July 14, 2008 U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that the Appropriations Committee has approved legislation including $4.7 million in funding for Rhode Island transportation, housing, and ...http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/senate-panel-approves-7-85-million-for-rhode-island-... Health Department Presents Community Partnership Award To The International Institute of Rhode Island- July 13, 2008 Today the Rhode Island Department of Health presented William Shuey, Executive Director of the International Institute of Rhode Island , with a Community Partnership Award.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/health-department-presents-community-partnership-awa... Rhode Island PBS phasing out coverage of meetings- July 12, 2008 Citing legal concerns over the conduct of some of its employees, the Rhode Island Public Broadcasting System said PBS employees will stop taping town meetings on the company's time.http://www.topix.net/state/ri/2008/07/rhode-island-pbs-phasing-out-coverage-of-meetings?fr... |