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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For Latinos, Diabetes Disparities Driven By Poverty
The rate of diabetes among Latinos in Rhode Island has shot up faster than any other group. Why the disparity in health between this group and others?…
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Washington County Fair Marks 50 Years Of Livestock Competitions And More
The Washington County Fair turns 50 on Wednesday, and the anniversary festivities begin with a birthday cake eating contest. As you might expect, the…
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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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Five Groups Call For Release Of Material From 38 Studios Investigation
Five civil liberties and open government groups called Tuesday for the public release of the material from the 38 Studios investigation.
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Watershed Counts Releases Annual Report On Health Of Narragansett Bay
The report highlights the importance of headwater streams to the health of the bay. These small bodies of water feed into the bay, and stretch as far…
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In English And Spanish, Trinity Rep Brings The Bard To Providence
Trinity Repertory Company is touring a new production of Romeo and Juliet this summer. The production is a first for the company; it’s being performed…
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Providence Residents, Police Hope For Common Ground Following National Violence
Providence residents expressed mixed reactions Friday to a pair of deadly shootings of black men by police and the Dallas shooter, who killed five…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Fourth of July weekend, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me…
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Johnson and Wales Goes Cold Turkey
Johnson and Wales celebrated a new tobacco-free policy today over cold turkey sandwiches. The policy makes JWU the first institution of higher learning…
