Pell Bridge testing out all-electronic tolling; CVS to administer the vaccine at 4 pharmacy locations in R.I.; 50 job opportunities available right now

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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today announced that it will test the feasibility of all-electronic tolling at the Newport Pell Bridge with a 4-week pilot program on the eastbound side.

CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations on Thursday, February 11 at 4 CVS Pharmacy locations across Rhode Island. Dive into the full story.

Looking for a new gig, job, or career in the Newport area? Here are 50 job opportunities that are available right now.

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We’ll be going live three times on Thursday, be sure to tune on in.

LIVE ON WUN: RIDOH’s weekly COVID-19 update (Feb. 4 at 1 pm)

LIVE ON WUN | WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Peter Krasinski, House Organist at PPAC (Feb. 4 at 4 pm)

LIVE ON WUN: Newport City Council Workshop: COVID-19 Update (Jan. 4 t 4:30 pm)

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