This summer in the Northeast, if you happen to have had an irrigation system on your farm, your crop fields might have been just fine, or not. “We just…
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GateHouse Media Seeking More Cuts At Providence Journal
The Providence Journal is facing further cuts through the latest in a series of buyouts offered by the newspaper’s owner, GateHouse Media, RI Public…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy the heat while you can, since we’ll be complaining about the cold in four months or so. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Don’t look now, but it’s barely more than 30 days until the state primary election that will help shape the next class of state lawmakers. Meanwhile,…
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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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State’s Largest Environmental Groups Take Stand Against Burrillville Power Plant
Three of the state’s largest environmental groups have announced their opposition to the proposed power plant in Burrillville, citing concerns over…
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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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Raimondo: Burrillville Power Plant Is ‘Not A Done Deal’
Hundreds of Burrillville residents welcomed Gov. Gina Raimondo Monday night at a community meeting, where the majority voiced steadfast opposition to a…
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Sen. Whitehouse Takes No Position On Burrillville Power Plant Proposal
Governor Gina Raimondo meets Monday with critics and residents in Burrillville who oppose a proposed power plant. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s John…
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Political Roundtable: Mayor Diossa On Police-Community Relations, RI's Business Climate
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa joins Political Roundtable to discuss how to improve relations the between police and minorities, the Rhode Island…
