Fifty years ago this week, on July 25, 1965, a young folk singer named Bob Dylan took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival and transformed himself…
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Chief Medical Examiner Placed On Leave
The state’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Christina Stanley, has been placed on paid leave. That’s according to the department of health, where officials…
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Our Slogan Winner’s Favorite Spot? It’s Not What You Think.
“The biggest moments are made in the smallest state.” That’s the winning entry in our tourism slogan contest. Now, we meet its creator, Frankie B….
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Montanaro: Eleanor Slater Needs New Leaders, New Facilities
When Maria Montanaro took the reins of the state department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, she inherited an agency…
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Wind Farm Construction Begins Off Block Island
Deepwater Wind started to put steel in the water this week for the Block Island Wind Farm. Island residents have mixed feelings about the construction….
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Turnaround Plan In The Works For Eleanor Slater Hospital
The head of the state Department of Behavioral Healthcare says changes are underway at Eleanor Slater Hospital. The state-run facility treats patients…
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Cranston Park Avenue Bridge Reopens After Controversial Shutdown
Transportation officials reopened the Park Avenue Bridge in Cranston six days ahead of schedule. Repairs began in late June due to replace an aging…
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Runoff Still Threatens Water On Aquidneck Island
Earlier this spring, we brought you a report from our series Battle With The Sea about the impact of climate change on Aquidneck Island’s drinking water…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Nurturing
How often do you notice how we’re surrounded by nurture?
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Raimondo Reconvenes Children’s Cabinet To Advocate, Coordinate
Citing data that shows an increase in children living in poverty, Gov. Gina Raimondo has reinstated the Children’s Cabinet. The group has not met for…
