It’s been five years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Catherine Violet Hubbard was one of 20 children killed,…
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New England Utility Wants Study Claiming Electric Rate Inflation Taken Down
Utility company Eversource is demanding a national environmental group take down a study that says they unfairly withheld natural gas capacity and…
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How ‘Feminism’ Became Merriam-Webster’s 2017 Word Of The Year
Merriam- Webster has revealed “feminism as its word of the year for 2017. The Massachusetts-based dictionary said “feminism” was looked up on its…
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The Other Side Of Roxham Road: Canada Grapples With Border Refugees
Washington D.C. has ended a temporary residency program for almost 60,000 Haitians allowed to legally enter the United States following an earthquake in…
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Former Bridgewater State Hospital Guards Found Not Guilty In 2009 Death
A Superior Court judge has found three former guards at Bridgewater State Hospital “not guilty” in the death of a schizophrenic patient at Bridgewater…
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Darin Early Leaving RI Commerce Corporation
RIPR political reporter Ian Donnis has learned that Darin Early, COO of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, is leaving in January and will be…
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Mass. School To Offer Gaming Classes For Future Casino Dealers
Registration is underway for a new gaming school for people looking to become table game dealers at MGM Springfield’s resort casino, which is scheduled…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
More proof positive this week that Rhode Island politics *is* the gift that keeps on giving. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What War On Christmas?
The holiday season is in full swing. The Christmas lights are up, the eggnog is in the fridge and the TV Pundits are talking about the “War on Christmas…
