Woonsocket Radio News Room

The Blackstone Valley Amateur Radio Club will conduct an amateur radio demonstration Sat., Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St.

The club will operate two radio stations outside the library as an introduction to ham radio.

An indoor display will feature the history of ham radio, its purpose, the benefits of the ham radio hobby and the public service hams render during national emergencies and natural disasters. Some vintage radio equipment will be displayed as well as a continuous Morse code demonstration.

Experienced hams will be present to welcome visitors, explain the day's proceedings and answer questions regarding their hobby.

 

The Senate has voted down a Republican backed spending measure aimed at ending the government shutdown. It's the eighth time lawmakers have turned away the bill that has already been approved by the House. Democrats have remained focused on health care issues and want Obamacare subsidies to be extended.        Several media outlets won't agree to the Pentagon's new press policies. The Pentagon gave outlets until the end of today to sign on to the new policies that outline rules that could lead to journalists being deemed as "security risks" and have their access taken away. NBC News, CBS News and ABC News along with Fox News and CNN issued a joint statement against the new policies.        President Trump is taking a swipe at New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, saying government funding for the city could be at risk if Mamdani wins in November. Trump says he won't give money to someone who is just going to throw it away.        Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into its shopping platform. The integration of ChatGPT will allow customers to plan meals, restock essentials, and discover new products through chat-based interactions.        Dallin H. Oaks is the new head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Oaks most recently served as the First Counselor under President Russell M. Nelson who died last month. Oaks is 93-years-old and a former Utah Supreme Court justice.        R&B star D'Angelo is dead at the age of 51. His family confirmed his death in a statement and said he died after a battle with cancer. D'Angelo was known for hits like "Untitled (How Does It Feel)." He won four Grammy awards over the course of his career.       

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