Burrillville has become the unlikely epicenter for controversy over natural gas. The town is home to a natural gas-fired power plant, two pipelines, and…
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State Geologist Passes Away
Rhode Island’s state geologist and longtime advisor to the Coastal Resources Management Council has passed away. Jon Boothroyd died unexpectedly in his…
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Brown University Breaks Ground On New Engineering Building
Brown University breaks ground Thursday on a new engineering building on their Providence campus. The three-story, 80,000 square foot building will give…
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The Pulse: How Does Hospital Consolidation Help, Or Hurt Patients?
Rhode Island’s two largest health care systems have resumed talks about a possible affiliation. It’s not the first time Lifespan and Care New England…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-October and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome via email, and you can follow me through…
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Consent Agreement Requires RI To Correct Clean Water Act Violations
The state Department of Transportation will be required to immediately take comprehensive steps to correct years of federal Clean Water Act violations…
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The Urban Bird World Inspires Local Photographer
Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice…
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ProJo Unveils Experienced Newsman as New Executive Editor
The Providence Journal has hired the former editor-in-chief of Digital First Media as its new executive editor, the paper reported Wednesday. David J….
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Officials Seek Public Input Regarding Proposed Providence Natural Gas Facility
Federal officials are collecting public comments this week about National Grid’s proposal to build a liquefied natural gas facility in Providence….
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Hurricane Joaquin blows toward Rhode Island as the state remains vexed by its own ring of challenges: the hangover of 38 Studios, trying to modernize…
