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Rhode Island is set to open first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center in the nation

The new facility in Providence, operated by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW, provides a place for people to use drugs under medical supervision. Rhode Island is the only state to have approved and written regulations for supervised-consumption sites.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

First US State-Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Site to Open in Rhode Island

America's first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center (OPC) held its ribbon cutting on Tuesday in Providence, Rhode Island, soon offering a medically supervised space for users of illegal drugs.

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The US’s First State-Sanctioned Safe Drug Consumption Site Prepares To Open In Rhode Island

On Tuesday afternoon, organizers cut the ribbon on the first state-sanctioned safe consumption site for illegal drugs in the United States. The facility—located in Providence, Rhode Island—stems from a 2021 bill creating a pilot program for overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the state.

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Rhode Island names finalists to compete for Washington Bridge rebuild contract

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has selected the American Bridge-MLJ Joint Venture and Walsh Construction Company II LLC as the two finalists that will compete for the Washington Bridge rebuild project.

Finalists announced to replace Rhode Island's westbound Washington Bridge

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced two finalists to replace the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge connecting Providence and East Providence. East Providence borders Massachusetts and many travelers use the bridge to move between the states.

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Two finalists tapped to compete to build R.I. a new Washington Bridge

Governor McKee refrained from giving a timeline for when a new bridge will open, acknowledging his previous estimates didn’t hold up. “It has been a difficult year for everyone,” he said.

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Community Focus: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha

R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha joined 12 News at 4, reflecting on the year since the closure of the Washington Bridge, ...

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Will is snow on Christmas in Rhode Island? Here's what Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts

Farmers' Almanac separated its Christmas weather predictions into zones for various regions of the country. The almanac ...

Rhode Island Ranks Poorly for Protection of the Elderly, Says New Study

Massachusetts ranks as the second-best country for protecting older citizens from elder abuse. But Rhode Island ranks #42.

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Survey offers insights into health, discrimination reported by LGBTQIA+ Rhode Islanders

Conducted by the East Bay Community Action Program, the statewide survey sheds light on issues ranging from stress to ...

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Crash blocking roadway reported on Rhode Island Avenue in Norwood

A crash has been reported blocking traffic on Rhode Island Avenue and Wayne Avenue in Norwood. No injuries were reported from ...

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The major projects Rhode Island is spending federal infrastructure funding on

Truck Parking Club used White House data to analyze how Rhode Island is spending federal infrastructure dollars to invest in ...

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Manocchio, last New England mob boss from Rhode Island, dead at 97

The former boss of the New England crime family, Louis Manocchio, died of natural causes at the Veterans Home in Bristol ...

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island Dec. 6-13

Our weekly column of fun in the 401 launched three years ago with a curated spread of the best things to do in Rhode Island.

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Nearly a third of Rhode Island high schoolers experience hopelessness

The mental health of youth in Rhode Island and across the nation appears to be improving, but only slightly, with nearly a ...

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