Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have released a study that found ocean acidification could weaken coral skeletons by up to 20…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fallout from two significant events will remain in the air when Rhode Island lawmakers return from their mid-winter break next week. With that in…
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New Travel Destination: RI International Airport?
Two top state lawmakers are introducing a bill Wednesday to rename T.F. Green Airport as Rhode Island International Airport, a move meant to bolster the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Commentary: Republicans’ Fiscal Hypocrisy Horror Show
Those of us of a certain age recall when Republicans were the party of fiscal responsibility and balanced budgets. They were guys who wore horn rimmed…
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One Square Mile: One Man's Journey From Guatemala To New Bedford
Standing on New Bedford’s Acushnet Avenue, René Moreno runs into a man who grew up in the same village he did in Guatemala. They talk for a couple of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Governor Campaign Off To Woeful Start
The Rhode Island governors’ race is getting underway. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the campaign’s negative start doesn’t bode well for…
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One Square Mile: Touring New Bedford With Mayor Jon Mitchell
New Bedford’s mayor is a former federal prosecutor whose grandfather was a fisherman. As part of our series One Square Mile: New Bedford, Rhode Island…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: New Bedford’s Rich Past And Present
As part of our series One Square Mile: New Bedford, political analyst Scott MacKay reflects on the city’s past, from whaling to textiles, to its role in the Underground Railroad.
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‘Critical’ Blood Shortage Comes Down To Weather, Flu And Supply Chain
The American Red Cross has raised the alert on its blood supply to “critical” — the last step before “emergency.” Officials are blaming flu and bad…
