Starting July 7 through August 25, ten talented home cooks will grace our screens and compete in Rhode Island PBS’s search for “the Great American Recipe.” Amongst those chosen to share their signature dishes with the world is Rhode Island’s very own Dan Rinaldi. We caught up with the Providence firefighter by day and meal maker by night ahead of the premiere to learn a little more about his Italian cooking roots, his time on the show and his favorite Rhode Island eats.
- PUB DATE: 6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Rhode Island Monthly

Public safety officials want to remind Bellingham residents and visitors that all consumer fireworks are prohibited in the City of Bellingham. This includes fountains, sparklers, smokeballs, and ground-spinning fireworks commonly referred to as “safe and sane” fireworks in addition to rockets, aerial missiles, roman candles and other projectile fireworks.
- PUB DATE: 6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Whatcom Talk

The weather is finally warming up. This upcoming weekend we're expected to see some 90 degree weather, but officials are waving the red flag, warning people as they get ready to dive in about the lurking dangers of swimming in rivers. "You never know what's going to be underneath the water," said Casey Schilperoort, public information officer for Yakima Sheriff's department.
- PUB DATE: 6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS News Yakima

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A 10-year, $13 million financial plan is on the June 28 ballot for the Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District.

If passed, the money would provide debt relief, purchase new vehicles and equipment, and fund a third fire station in St. Charles Township.

More info can be found here and here.

The third station, at a cost of $5 million with construction beginning in 2025, could improve response times by three minutes, which would be a boon as the district’s call volume is up 51% over the last 10 years.

Another $5 million of the funds would go toward new vehicles and equipment, as the district currently has no reserve engine. The remaining $3 million would be used to pay off the debt from the construction of the other two stations.

The $13 million equates to $37.84 of additional property taxes for every $100,000 of assessed property value, which would remain in place for 10 years.