The Energy Facility Siting Board has temporarily suspended its review of energy developer Invenergy’s application to build a power plant in Burrillville…
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Majority Of Local Waters Come Up Negative In Testing For Shellfish Toxin
State officials worked over the weekend, collecting more water and shellfish samples to test for a toxin produced by algae blooms. Concerns about health…
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European Commission Studies Rhode Island’s Ocean Planning
Rhode Island’s tool for managing and planning activities in state waters has become a case study for the European Union. A couple of EU delegates have…
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Conservative Groups Frame New Land Access Program As ‘Land Grab’
Farming is a growing industry in Rhode Island, with many new farmers starting small businesses. But when they don’t come from farming families, finding…
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Rhode Island Fisherman To Be Honored At White House For Sustainability Efforts
The White House is honoring a Rhode Island fisherman Friday for his work promoting sustainable fishing in the industry. Chris Brown has been fishing for…
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RIPUC Suspends Review Of National Grid Pipeline Project
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission suspended reviewing National Grid’s proposal to charge electricity customers for the expansion of natural…
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Public Utilities Commission To Rule On National Grid Proposal Thursday
The Public Utilities Commission will rule Thursday on whether to dismiss National Grid’s proposal to charge electricity customers for the cost of new…
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Rhode Island Gets High Marks In Energy Efficiency Nationwide
For the ninth year in a row, Rhode Island ranks among the top 10 states, taking fourth place this year, for energy efficiency programs and policies….
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Theater Review: PPAC’s ‘Wicked’ Makes Fans Go Wild
“Wicked” that ultimate prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” is back at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Bill Gale says it’s a…
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Burrillville Town Council Takes Stand Against Proposed Power Plant
After heeding the advice of its consultants and local offices, the Burrillville Town Council unanimously agreed to oppose a proposed 1,000 megawatt…
