A new nonprofit corporation, The Partnership for Rhode Island, said it plans to focus on promoting economic growth in Rhode Island. The group filed…
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Commentary: Rep. Morgan’s ‘War On Christmas’ Legislation
In this season of peace and good will to all, now comes RI House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, R-West Warwick, to rip down the mistletoe, knock over…
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Extending The Life Of Wind Turbines
It’s been a big week for wind energy. The nation’s first offshore wind farm is up and running off the coast of Block Island. And another Rhode Island…
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Wexford Life Science Development Moving Forward On Vacant I-195 Land
Nearly a year after the announcement of a life sciences complex on the vacant I-195 land, the project appears to be moving forward. The State Commerce…
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The Pulse: In Recovery On A Secluded Island Off The Cape Cod Coast
About a dozen miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits a rustic island named Penikese — part of the Elizabeth island chain. A hundred years ago, Penikese…
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New England Readies For Trump’s Refugee Plans
Rhode Island resettled more than 300 refugees over the last year, including more than 100 from Syria. An even larger number of refugees are expected to…
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As Ski Season Approaches, Several New England Resorts Being Sold
In a big preseason sale, Sugarloaf, Sunday River and four other New England ski resorts are being sold. And that’s just part of an $830 million deal…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Investing In The State’s Ports At Quonset And Providence
On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to fund improvements at two of Rhode Island’s ports. It’s Question 5 on the ballot for a bond that would…
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The Pulse: Heroin Addicts Give Up Civil Rights In Exchange For Treatment
Massachusetts is one of about 40 states where someone who abuses drugs or alcohol to an extreme can be legally committed to a locked treatment facility …
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Natalie Babbitt, Author Of ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ Dies At Connecticut Home
Natalie Babbitt, the 84-year-old author of the popular children’s novel “Tuck Everlasting,” died Monday at her home in Hamden, Connecticut. The novel…
