The city of Providence, Rhode Island, mostly celebrates the legacy of author H. P. Lovecraft – one of the fathers of horror fiction and, increasingly, a…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island emerged largely unscathed from the initial phase of our first big weather-related test of the new year, so bully for us, hardy New…
Shellfish Harvesters, Scientists Wrestle With ‘Unprecedented’ Closures Amid Toxic Algae Bloom
A new threat to New England’s shellfish industry seems to be establishing itself more firmly, and regulators are trying to stay ahead of potentially…
Deepwater Wind’s Solar Project In Connecticut Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
A massive solar project in Simsbury, Connecticut is now one step closer to becoming one of New England’s largest clean-energy projects.
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…
TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There’s barely a month left in 2017, meaning we’re on the brink of what promises to be a dynamic election year in Rhode Island. So thanks for stopping…
In New Hampshire, Businesses Step Up to Help Tackle The Drug Crisis
Addressing the state’s drug crisis has been an all hands on deck approach from the medical community, law enforcement to social workers. But advocates…
A Warm Welcome In Boston For Hillary Clinton
In a state that voted almost 2 to 1 for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, and in a city that voted almost 6 to 1 for her, everyone seemed to embrace…
New England Researchers Race To Turn Seaweed Into Biofuel
For the last 10 years, scientists all over the world have been racing to figure out how to convert massive quantities of seaweed into biofuel. UConn…
Report: Poverty And Hunger Persist In Rhode Island
The 2017 Status Report on Hunger in Rhode Island is out on Monday. It’s an annual report from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Andrew Schiff, CEO…

