Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) As the public face of Rhode Island’s response to the coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo fulfills a variety of roles during her daily briefings. She […]
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Looking for a coronavirus distraction that’s out of this world?
The Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown is launching a weekly stargazing live stream beginning tonight. The goal is to give people a source of inspiration and a much-needed distraction from the coronavirus crisis.
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A Passover night different from all other nights
Jewish families in Rhode Island connect online for Passover seders.
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New Bedford establishing two COVID-19 recovery centers
New Bedford is expanding the number of beds for Southcoast residents recovering from COVID-19 as cities in the region prepare for a looming surge of coronavirus cases.
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Amid worsening toll, RI gets tougher on quarantine
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. The novel coronavirus continues to exact a steadily harsher toll in Rhode Island. State officials on Thursday reported the biggest number of day to day deaths (eight), and the number of new cases (277) set a high for the second consecutive day. […]
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RI deaths from coronavirus climb to 35; new contact tracking in development
Five more people have died from the coronavirus in Rhode Island, bringing the state’s toll to 35, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday, as she announced new efforts to boost the tracking of the illness.
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Rowers row on and help out during pandemic shutdown
Narragansett Boat Club members have found ways to pursue their sport and support the struggle against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gov. Raimondo extends public gatherings ban, restrictions on businesses
Governor Gina Raimondo is extending numerous restrictions on public activities for another month in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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New Bedford fisheries hopeful as restaurants adapt to COVID-19 crisis
The commercial fishing industry is seeing a decline in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as restaurants are learning how to operate in the crisis, fishing industry leaders are hoping to make a comeback.
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Coronavirus cases top 1,000 in RI, as testing expands
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Rhode Island climbed past 1,000 on Monday, as Gov. Gina Raimondo called citizens’ willingness to maintain social distancing the greatest variable in flattening the amount of death and disease.
