The conventional Rhode Island Statehouse wisdom was that the departure of Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed of Newport for a private sector job and her…
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Things To Do In The Ocean State This Fourth Of July Weekend
Locals and tourists alike will find no shortage of things to do this Fourth of July weekend in Rhode Island. Fireworks, parties, and parades are planned…
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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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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s next big election season is slowly emerging even as summer beckons. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Scientists, State Leaders React To U.S. Exit From Climate Pact
State leaders and members of the scientific community are expressing concern after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will pull out of the…
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Providence East Side Councilor Jackson Ousted in Overwhelming Recall Election
A grass-roots campaign has pushed Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson from office in an overwhelming, unprecedented recall victory on the capital…
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Narragansett Bay Organization Offers Tips On How To Reduce Runoff Pollution
Save the Bay, an organization dedicated to protecting Narragansett Bay, is offering tips on how Rhode Islanders can reduce their contribution to…
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Clean Ocean Access Celebrates Earth Day With Beach Cleanup And New Trash Skimmers
In Newport, volunteers are gathering on the city’s Cliff Walk to clean up the tourist attraction and the ocean access points near it. The event is…
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RI Residents Could See Another Beach Season With Reduced Parking Fees
Those reduced beach parking fees Rhode Island residents enjoyed last summer could make a comeback this season.
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Clean Ocean Access Celebrates 10 Years Of Ocean Cleanup, Looks Towards Future
The non-profit Clean Ocean Access is celebrating its 11th year of ocean cleanup along the Aquidneck shoreline with a new 10-year report outlining its…
