Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island (for 7/19/16 – 7/26/16): federal drug czar visits, a new college at URI, community health grants, Zika…
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Watershed Counts Releases Annual Report On Health Of Narragansett Bay
The report highlights the importance of headwater streams to the health of the bay. These small bodies of water feed into the bay, and stretch as far…
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To Help New England Fisheries, Cooking Up Invasive Crabs
They have green backs, pink bellies and are only about 2 inches in diameter. The green crab is an invasive predator that’s been destroying clam and…
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Sea Robin Anyone? Chefs Get Acquainted With Local Seafood
Rhode Island’s waters teem with tasty fish. But we’re not eating most of them. That’s partly because much of it gets shipped overseas, and partly…
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ProvPort And Save The Bay Reach Agreement On Bond Issue
The Port of Providence operator has updated its expansion plans to address concerns flagged by environmental advocates at Save the Bay.
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Bruce DeSilva Delivers In His New Rhody-Based Mystery
Calling all literate Rhode Islanders and Ocean State ex-pats: For a great read get thee to the bookstore (or Internet if you must) and get Bruce…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?
The plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov….
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Keeping Track Of Butterflies
Nature enthusiasts around the state are monitoring butterflies for an annual survey taking place across North America. Many factors, including climate…
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For RI Students Fluent In A Second Language, Recognition On Their High School Diploma
Central Falls High School has just graduated more than a dozen seniors who are the first in Rhode Island to receive special recognition for speaking…
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Senator Whitehouse Speaks On Gaspee
Senator Sheldon WhitehouseGaspee Days Speech as Prepared for DeliveryJune 9, 2016 I rise as I do every year in the Senate to commemorate the anniversary…
