Narragansett Bay and its watershed are getting healthier, but more work to clean them up lies ahead, according to the fifth annual Watershed Counts…
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One Square Mile: Ghostly Tales From Burrillville
This week, a Burrillville couple sued Warner Brothers over the movie “The Conjuring,” claiming it has turned their lives into a nightmare. The couple…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Opposition Against Proposed Power Plant Gathers Steam
Burrillville has become the unlikely epicenter for controversy over natural gas. The town is home to a natural gas-fired power plant, two pipelines, and…
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Young Fish Moving North Alongside Adult Fish
Young fish in the Northeast, from North Carolina to Nova Scotia, are moving north according to a recent federal study, adding to a growing body of…
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State Geologist Passes Away
Rhode Island’s state geologist and longtime advisor to the Coastal Resources Management Council has passed away. Jon Boothroyd died unexpectedly in his…
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Warwick Mayor Avedisian To Attend Coastal Flooding Summit
Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian heads to New Hampshire this weekend for a summit on coastal flooding and sea level rise.
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The Urban Bird World Inspires Local Photographer
Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice…
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Officials Seek Public Input Regarding Proposed Providence Natural Gas Facility
Federal officials are collecting public comments this week about National Grid’s proposal to build a liquefied natural gas facility in Providence….
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Ocean Planners Gather At URI For Annual Public Meeting
Ocean planners from near and far will gather for the annual Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science Symposium at the University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus…
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Capturing A River’s Energy With Wings
Humans have been harnessing energy from rivers for thousands of years. Think water wheels from Ancient Greece and modern hydropower plants, like the…
