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Local Business & Sustainability: North Providence roofing contractor S & S Construction Solutions, LLC announced a sustainability initiative using “green” roofing materials and launching a roofing education blog series for homeowners and businesses. Public Safety & Logistics: Narragansett Beer convened an “emergency meeting” after a tractor-trailer rollover spilled a truckload of squid into a Rhode Island intersection, triggering an hours-long cleanup and traffic disruption. Community & Hospitality: Blount Fine Foods says a locally owned creamery is set to open in early 2027 at the former Newport Creamery site in Barrington, reviving a longtime breakfast spot for residents. Energy Policy: Rhode Island Energy asked regulators to revise net-metering rules, cutting the cap for certain remote-solar projects and proposing a new 19-cent fixed credit—an update that could reshape the state’s solar economics. Finance & Gaming: Bally’s Corp. warned it has “substantial doubt” about its financial stability as a debt issue threatens compliance with loan agreements, raising pressure on Rhode Island’s casino operator. Tech & Privacy: Flock Safety is tightening rules for its license-plate reader network, including shorter data retention and added controls as Rhode Island and other communities push back. Civic Infrastructure: Barrington officials and RIDOT highlighted $800,000 in federal funding for a Massasoit Avenue sidewalk project aimed at improving safety and accessibility.

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