UPDATE: Memorial Service for Steve To Be Held Sunday, June 5th at Fort Getty Park in Jamestown, R.I. from 3 to 7 p.m. Hope to See All Of Steve’s Many…
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RIPR In The Classroom: New Compost Rules
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…
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Restoring Rattlesnakes To Massachusetts, With Some Help From Roger Williams Park Zoo
Environmental officials in Massachusetts are trying to restore an endangered population of native rattlesnakes. The Roger Williams Park Zoo in…
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Freshwater Trout Fishing Season Begins
The freshwater fishing season has officially begun. More than 100 waterways across the state have been stocked with trout.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, and the contact sport of politics continues unabated. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Environmental Officials Meet To Share Flood Control Strategies
Minimizing damage from future floods will be the focus of a gathering today in Smithfield.
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Opposition Mounts At Public Hearing For Proposed Burrillville Power Plant
Nearly 800 people showed up for the first public hearing of a proposed power plant in Burrillville. The 900-megawatt facility would be the state’s…
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RWU Students To Tackle Climate Risks With Trees
In an effort to slow the effects of climate change, Roger Williams University is spearheading a tree-planting campaign. Trees can absorb and store…
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Researchers Hope To Predict Opioid-Dependent Babies’ Trajectory
An increasing number of pregnant women are in treatment for opioid addiction. They face a heart-wrenching dilemma: stop taking the medication that’s…
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Feds Propose Deep Cuts In Cod Quotas
The new fishing year begins in May and federal regulators are seeking public comments for proposed catch limits for the region’s groundfish industry….
