In an election season with few contested Rhode Island races, there is one General Assembly campaign getting lots of attention. RIPR political analyst…
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Hermine Heads Up Eastern Seaboard
Tropical Storm Hermine is making her way up the Eastern seaboard. But the National Weather Service’s Lenore Correia says don’t expect stormy weather…
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Cleanup Effort Underway At A Westerly Quarry
A Connecticut-based company operating at a Westerly quarry embroiled in controversy since 2010 has been gone for nearly a year. But residents are still…
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New Englanders Mark International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31st
International Overdose Awareness Day is being observed around the globe Wednesday. New Englanders are marking the occasion with several events. At 6 pm,…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. (Note: Your Weekly Briefing will be on vacation next week.)
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Find Rhode Island’s Secret Shoreline Access Points, All On Your Smartphone
There’s a new cell phone app designed to make getting to the ocean easier for people in Rhode Island. The shoreline access app maps exactly how far you…
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Summer Reading Picks For The Final Weeks Of Beach Season
With summer nearing a close, we turn to the experts for book recommendations not to be missed on those final trips to the beach. Rhode Island Public…
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RIPR In The Classroom: Battle With The Sea
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
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Rhode Islanders Try To Beat The Heat, As Temps Climb Into The 90s
The mercury has already climbed above 90 degrees in Providence.
