After an unusual journey, a family of five piping plovers in Narragansett has made it safely to the beach.
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Ready Or Not: MA Residents Worry Time Is Running Out For Salt Marsh Islands
Eileen Sheehan lives only about a couple hundred feet away from the Westport River. Through the windows in her living room, you can see light from the…
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RI Recreational Fishermen: Changes To Atlantic Herring Fishery Would Benefit Environment, Economy
A large group of recreational fishermen in Rhode Island is supporting new restrictions proposed to protect Atlantic herring.
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‘Revolution Wind’ Expected To Create 800 Jobs, Offer Affordable Energy
Construction on a new offshore wind farm called “Revolution Wind” is expected to create more than 800 jobs in the Ocean State. The project is also…
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RI Seafood Company: New MA Offshore Wind Farm Could Jeopardize Squid Fishery
Members of the commercial fishing community are worried a proposed utility-scale offshore wind farm in Massachusetts could impact Rhode Island’s…
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RI, MA Announce Selection Of Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Energy Projects
Deepwater Wind and Vineyard Wind, clean energy developers based in southern New England, were selected to build large-scale wind farms in federal waters…
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Members Of Commercial Fishing Industry Oppose Proposed Changes To Herring Fishery
Commercial fishing companies are against proposed changes to the Atlantic herring fishery management plan.
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Medical Professionals, Community Groups Oppose Drug Homicide Bill
Dozens of medical professionals and community groups are asking the Rhode Island Senate to delay a scheduled vote Wednesday on a bill to mandate life…
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Volvo Boats Prepare To Set Sail, Carrying Message Of Sustainability
After two weeks at Fort Adams State Park, boat crews in the Volvo Ocean Race will embark Sunday on the ninth leg of the race. The around-the-world…
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New Report: New Bedford Shows Promise For Growth In Aquaculture
New Bedford is hoping to become the go-to location in the South Coast for aquaculture.
