Toxic Water: Blue-Green Algae in Warwick Pond
![{CRTEDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blue-Green-Algae-140x140.png)
WARWICK, RI — Blue-green algae , also called cyanobacteria, is back for the summer, now reported at Warwick Pond, and state authorities advise people to avoid contact with the water […]
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![[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi's office] Mayor Picozzi announced the McDermott Pool reopening is happening Monday, July 26. The pool has a temporary schedule while the city adds lifeguards and personnel to run the facility.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/McDermott-Pool-Reopening-Picozzi-140x140.png)
McDermott Pool Reopening Monday
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi has announced the McDermott Pool reopening is happening Monday at 9 a.m. during his weekly address posted to Youtube. During the McDermott Pool reopening, […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] The COVID-19 Delta variant is the most dominant in the U.S. now. It is also more contagious and virulent. Above, a CDC map of the percent spread of COVID-19 variants. The Delta variant is marked in dark orange. In region 1, including RI, CT, MA, NH, VT, and ME, the percent cases that are Delta variant is 11.6%.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/COVID-19-Delta-Variant-Dominant-2-140x140.png)
COVID-19: Delta Dominates, Threatens Unvaccinated
UPDATE: On Tuesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated the estimate of the percentage of Delta variant COVID-19 infections in the U.S. to […]
![[CREDIT: NASA] A diagram of the Earth's path through the debris from the Comet Swift-Tuttle. The yearly journey along this path is the reason for the Peseid Meteor Shower.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Perseids2-NASA-140x140.png)
Perseids Path: Pouring Predicted
The Perseids Meteor Shower, billed as the best summertime night sky event, is back as Earth hurtles through the debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle each August, but RI weather this […]
Reed Asks NOAA to Study RI Jellyfish Population Spikes
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging federal researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to study the increasing jellyfish populations found in two Charlestown salt […]
DEM Denies West Warwick Medical Waste Energy Plant
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has denied the permit application of MedRecycler RI Inc. to build a medical waste energy plant at 1600 Division Road in […]
![[CREDIT: NWS] The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the area, forecasting flooding rain, damaging wind, and a possible tornado. The first strong winds from the storm are expected to arrive at 8 a.m. here.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tropical-Storm-Elsa-Wind-Timing-NWS-140x140.png)
Elsa: Strong Wind, Flooding, Maybe Tornado
WARWICK, RI — Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass near Block Island Friday morning, its strongest winds coming early, with flooding rain, wind gusts ranging from 39 mph to […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Warwick has installed signs warning the public about Conimicut Point drownings.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Conimicut-Point-Drownings-Warning-Signs-140x140.png)
Conimicut Point Drowning Hazard Signs Installed
 WARWICK, RI — Three weeks after an 11-year-old girl and a 35-year-old man lost their lives battling the currents off Conimicut Point, Warwick has posted signs that’ll warn the […]
![[CREDIT: Thrive] Thrive Behavioral Health offers telehealth mental health services, which are increasingly in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Thrive-Behavioral-Health-140x140.jpg)
Thrive Hosts Job Fair July 15
WARWICK, RI — Thrive Behavioral Health has jobs — and you can learn all about them at the Thrive job fair July 15 at 2756 Post Road in Warwick. The […]
West Bay Road Work Alerts This Week
WARWICK, RI — RI DOT has a number of road work projects in effect this week in the West Bay area, including several impacting Warwick roads. Here are the details […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health warns of a rare tick-borne illness, Powassan, another reason to observe tick safety rules while outside this summer.](https://4c04wc5wq0w3uloelhe44ddb-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RIDOH-tick-safety-powassan-lyme-140x140.png)
Powassan, Tick-Borne Disease, Reported in RI
PROVIDENCE, RI — As Rhode Islanders embrace warm weather and outdoor activities, the Rhode Island Department of Health warns of Powassan, a rare tick-borne illness that’s on the rise throughout […]
General Assembly: Tax Exemptions for Buildings Under Construction Continue
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Michael […]
