The Smith Hill neighborhood in Providence has seen waves of immigrants over the years. The Irish were first, in the early 19th century. Now the…
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Visitors Flock To Jamestown To Catch A Glimpse Of Beached Whale
A beached humpback whale discovered dead several days ago in Jamestown is still lying on the rocks near the island’s southern coast. Scientists hoped to…
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Roger Williams Park Zoo First In New England To Have Komodo Dragon
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is now the only zoo in New England to have a Komodo dragon.
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Wildlife Finds Unlikely Refuge At State’s Central Landfill
In recent years, Rhode Islanders have spotted wild visitors not typically found in the Ocean State: Arctic beluga whales in Narragansett Bay and even…
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Eight Books To Fill Out Your Holiday Shopping List
Its crunch time to find that perfect holiday gift! If you still have shopping to do, we’ve got you covered with book picks from Nicole Merola, head of…
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Video Captured On Cape Cod Offers Insight Into Great White Shark Hunting Behavior
A video from Cape Cod provides a rare glimpse of what causes some great white sharks to wash ashore on area beaches. Cape resident Kenvor Cothey…
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By The Numbers: Rhode Island’s Plant And Animal Kingdom
The Rhode Island Natural History Survey presented awards to distinguished naturalists in the state last night. The group also released a final tally of…
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For The First Time, Some New England Voters Can Cast Their Ballots Early
Louisiana and Texas permitted early voting in 1921. It’s a slow moving trend, but it’s definitely taking hold. Thirty-seven states now provide some…
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Dead And Entangled Right Whales Off New England Coast, A Sign Gear Rules Aren’t Working?
The recent death of two right whales in the Gulf of Maine and the discovery of another entangled in fishing gear is bringing renewed attention to the…
