Ever find yourself at a polling place wondering who all those candidates on the ballot are, and what they really stand for? We sure have. So we asked…
Stevie Hertz
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ACLU Rates RI Legislative Session ‘Mixed’
Rhode Island’s ACLU is calling the 2018 state legislative session a “mixed bag” for civil liberties. Steve Brown, the group’s executive director, said…
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Tourism Officials Expect Strong Summer From July 4th And Beyond
Evan Smith, President of Discover Newport, said tourism in the Ocean State is booming this July 4th week, and he expects that trend to continue in the…
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IDPVD: Providence’s New Form Of Photo Identification
Providence has unveiled a new form of ID – the municipal “IDPVD.” The ID won’t let you drive or get on a plane, but it will be accepted by police, city…
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Black Bear Spotted Near School: Sightings Expected To Keep Rising
A black bear was seen on Tuesday morning at Old Mountain Field and tracked to South Kingstown High School. The animal was last spotted heading north on…
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Bee Rally Draws Crowd At RI Statehouse
Lawmakers and environmentalists spoke in front of a crowd of more than 50 people at the Rhode Island Statehouse Tuesday to raise awareness about…
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After Years Of Fighting, Breakers Welcome Center Officially Opens
The controversial new welcome center at the Breakers mansion in Newport opened Thursday, as part of the Newport Preservation Society’s annual meeting….
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Piping Plovers Complete Trek To Safety, Stealing Hearts In The Process
After an unusual journey, a family of five piping plovers in Narragansett has made it safely to the beach.
