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President Trump should be landing any minute at the White House after spending the day in Maine. He toured a company that makes swabs for coronavirus testing. That's where he claimed the economy is recovering from the pandemic sooner than expected. 
A member of the Ohio National Guard is no longer helping in DC. He was removed for allegedly endorsing white supremacy online and is expected to lose his position. Governor Mike DeWine says anyone who displays malice toward specific groups has no place in the National Guard. The prime minister of Canada is showing his support in a Black Lives Matter protest the way many have across the nation. Justin Trudeau was asked to take a knee today and he did. He arrived unannounced and stayed to hear speeches from activists. Every single person across the globe should be wearing a mask. That word today from the World Health Organization as cases begin to spike again. The specific guidelines include a medical-grade mask for those over 60 and a three-layer cloth covering for everyone else. Basketball legend Michael Jordan is pledging 100-million-dollars over the next ten years to fight for racial equality. He said "Black Lives Matter. This isn't a controversial statement." The money will go to organizations that promote social justice. Just in time for that summer vacation, Universal Studios is back open in Orlando. Masks are now mandatory and crowd capacity will be capped at 35-percent. This is the first theme park in Florida to reopen. SeaWorld is next week and then Disney World next month. Go ahead, indulge in a donut. Today is the best excuse because it's National Donut Day. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', Duck Donuts and Tim Hortons are just a few places with sweet deals to celebrate. This fan favorite day was created by the Salvation Army back in 1938.
A member of the Ohio National Guard is no longer helping in DC. He was removed for allegedly endorsing white supremacy online and is expected to lose his position. Governor Mike DeWine says anyone who displays malice toward specific groups has no place in the National Guard. The prime minister of Canada is showing his support in a Black Lives Matter protest the way many have across the nation. Justin Trudeau was asked to take a knee today and he did. He arrived unannounced and stayed to hear speeches from activists. Every single person across the globe should be wearing a mask. That word today from the World Health Organization as cases begin to spike again. The specific guidelines include a medical-grade mask for those over 60 and a three-layer cloth covering for everyone else. Basketball legend Michael Jordan is pledging 100-million-dollars over the next ten years to fight for racial equality. He said "Black Lives Matter. This isn't a controversial statement." The money will go to organizations that promote social justice. Just in time for that summer vacation, Universal Studios is back open in Orlando. Masks are now mandatory and crowd capacity will be capped at 35-percent. This is the first theme park in Florida to reopen. SeaWorld is next week and then Disney World next month. Go ahead, indulge in a donut. Today is the best excuse because it's National Donut Day. Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', Duck Donuts and Tim Hortons are just a few places with sweet deals to celebrate. This fan favorite day was created by the Salvation Army back in 1938. - 03 June 2020 Curfew Imposed in Woonsocket Nightly 8pm to 5am
- 02 June 2020 Woonsocket Prepared for Civil Unrest Following Violent Social Media Posts
- 02 June 2020 Woonsocket Prepared for Civil Unrest Following Violent Social Media Posts
- 31 May 2020 Conservation Partners Remind Public to be Considerate of Nesting Birds as Beaches Reopen
- 31 May 2020 Woonsocket City Council Meets Monday the 1st - Agenda Here
- 31 May 2020 House Corporations Committee meets on Thursday to hear DBR presentation on reopening the economy
- 26 May 2020 House Finance Committee meets on Wednesday to hear staff briefing on RI Capital Plan Funds
- 23 May 2020 EAST MATUNUCK, SCARBOROUGH STATE BEACHES WILL OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY – MONDAY, MAY 25
- 23 May 2020 Both chambers of RI General Assembly schedule committee hearings next week
- 23 May 2020 DEM ISSUES COVID-19, OTHER SAFETY GUIDELINES AS THE BOATING SEASON KICKS OFF IN RHODE ISLAND WATERS
