The exhibit is now on display at the Fishing Heritage Center in New Bedford. Connecticut-based photographer Markham Starr has dedicated almost a decade…
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Assessing Environmental Impacts Of The Block Island Wind Farm
Fishermen and scientists are trying to understand how the Block Island Wind Farm may affect fish in Rhode Island waters. This week Rhode Island Public…
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RI Fishermen, Scientists Study Impact Of Offshore Wind Farm On Fisheries
The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island will start producing electricity any day now. It’s a pilot project that will change…
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Police Try Treatment, Instead Of Punishment, For Addiction
Police departments in our region and around the country are scrambling to respond to the opioid addiction crisis.
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Rhody Votes ’16: Investing In The State’s Ports At Quonset And Providence
On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to fund improvements at two of Rhode Island’s ports. It’s Question 5 on the ballot for a bond that would…
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Great White Shark Death On Cape Cod Not Caused By Humans, Scientists Find
Fishing gear did not cause the death of a 12-foot great white shark that washed ashore on Cape Cod over the weekend, according to scientists who…
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An American Offshore Wind Market Is Here
Has little Rhode Island become the center for offshore wind power in the United States? Sure seems like it. The nation’s first offshore wind farm will…
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New National Wildlife Refuge To Protect New England Shrubland
The rare New England cottontail rabbit and other shrubland species are getting some new help from the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service. The agency is…
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Salt Marsh Restoration Project Underway At John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
Conservationists have kicked off a project this week to shore up thirty acres of salt marsh at the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. It’s one of…
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Visitors Get Glimpse Of Block Island Wind Farm In Test Phase
The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island is in the middle of its testing phase. It’ll start producing electricity next month….
