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Diane Gauthier heads back to her camper with a breakfast of French toast, sausage and orange juice at Camp-O-Rama on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

Families ride out the storm during the 60th Camp-O-Rama at Sachuest Beach

by Cheryl Hatch September 17, 2023February 14, 2024

Hurricane Lee largely bypassed Rhode Island this weekend. For a group of campers at Sachuest Beach, the storm wouldn’t have made a difference.

A new URI study has found extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay. Researchers Victoria Fulfer and J.P. Walsh estimate that the top 2 inches of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years.

Episode, The Weekly Catch

Hurricane Lee approaches, microplastics in Narragansett Bay, and more

by Mareva Lindo, James Baumgartner and Luis Hernandez September 15, 2023January 16, 2024

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Hurricane Lee has weakened and continues to do so as it moves off the New England Coast. But that doesn’t mean it won’t have an impact on the area. We talk about how to prepare. Also, a former White House COVID advisor shares what you need to know about the new vaccines. Plus, we hear about a new URI study that found an alarming amount of microplastics in Narragansett Bay. And we introduce you to a local singer and harmonium player who’s gained a huge following by sharing his love of Bengali music with the world.

New Bedford is the only port in Massachusetts with a hurricane barrier.

Article, Environment

Hurricane Lee is on its way. Here’s how to prepare

by Mareva Lindo and Luis Hernandez September 14, 2023January 18, 2024

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Hurricane Lee is moving north, and parts of coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts could see some effects this weekend. Sara Porter, Public Information Officer with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, offers some tips on how residents can prepare.