Isaias storms into R.I., leaving thousands powerless

New travel restrictions placed on Rhode Islanders DAILY NEWSLETTER [Providence Journal]( 5 Aug, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( Today's Top Stories: [Travelers from R.I. told to quarantine in Mass., N.Y., N.J. and Conn.]( Rhode Island is now an island after all. Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey on Tuesday imposed new travel restrictions on people traveling from or returning from Rhode Island, telling people to quarantine for 14 days. The orders could shake the confidence of Rhode Island's faltering recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. [Thousands without power in R.I. after Isaias blows through]( A tropical storm system brought heavy winds and sporadic blasts of rain to Rhode Island late Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people but delighting thrill-seekers. [R.I. dentists and doctors scramble to stockpile PPE]( Anticipating a coronavirus surge this fall, they are struggling to build up supplies of masks, face shields and sanitizing supplies, an effort that is already causing stress in some practices. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Providence police release 911 call about nightclub noise]( PROVIDENCE - Providence police released a recording Tuesday of the 911 call that sent officers to a downtown wine bar for a noise complaint last month, leading to a verbal confrontation between a bar manager, a city councilwoman and officers. [Sunday last day to register to vote in R.I. primary]( Rhode Islanders who are not yet registered to vote have until 4 p.m. Sunday to do so if they want to cast a ballot in one of the state's September primary elections. [Subscribe to The Providence Journal]( [Patriots players excited about Newton-Stidham QB competition]( Since Cam Newton signed with the Patriots in July, there's been a lot of excitement in and out of New England. [Red Sox coach sent home after COVID test]( Carlos Febles did not travel with the Red Sox to Tampa Bay. The third-base coach was sent home to Boston after his final coronavirus test in New York returned inconclusive. And Finally... [Barrett’s Garden dairy-free spreads from Pawtucket are a game changer]( PAWTUCKET - Liz Barrett has a steady career as a sign-language interpreter. It's even a job she can do online from home in a pandemic. But her passion is creating her non-dairy spreads, sold under the name Barrett's Garden. Those not tolerant of milk and its products can be very grateful. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You are receiving this communication as a member of the Providence Journal. Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences Or Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 © 2020 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.