Nothing like a long afternoon-into-night at the Rhode Island Statehouse to add a dash of September excitement, right? We’ve got it all covered, so…
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For Wind Energy Advocates, Jose Highlights Region’s Potential
New Englanders largely missed the brunt of Tropical Storm Jose. It’s moved miles off the coast of Massachusetts and is expected to weaken in those…
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The Last Days Of Alt-Rock On 95.5 WBRU
If you tune into 95.5 FM today, you’ll hear Christian rock, a far cry from the edgy, alternative music WBRU broadcast on 95.5 for decades. The station…
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New England Volunteers Contribute To Hurricane Irma Relief
National Grid is helping utility companies in the Southeast restore power after Hurricane Irma left millions without electricity.
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Report: RI Defense Industry Accounts For 30K Jobs
According to a report by the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance, a nonprofit defense industry trade group, Rhode Island’s defense…
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U.S. Sen. Whitehouse Raises Alarms About Planned Care New England’s Sale
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is raising alarms about a proposed sale of Care New England — Rhode Island’s second-largest hospital group to a large out…
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Youth Rugby Grows Despite Concern Over Concussions
Rugby is on the rise. In fact, it’s the fastest growing sport in the country. But it’s also dangerous.
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Fishermen Express Concerns About Upcoming Stock Assessments And Fishing Limits
Fishermen who attended a meeting Monday in Point Judith about upcoming groundfish stock assessments are unhappy with the data collection process for…
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Defense Conference Underway In Newport
An annual gathering of defense industry experts and contractors kicked off in Newport Monday.
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When Frank Montanaro Sr. Helped Linc Almond Bring Fidelity To Rhode Island
The death of Rhode Island labor leader Frank Montanaro Sr. reminded former Gov. Lincoln Almond of Montanaro’s crucial role in helping to get the…
