This week, we bring you the sights and sounds of Burrillville, Rhode Island, with our occasional series One Square Mile. Today we head to Spring Lake,…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Zambarano’s Roots Run Deep
As part of our series One Square Mile: Burrillville, we’re taking you on an insider’s tour of a venerable Burrillville institution, Zambarano Hospital….
Consent Agreement Requires RI To Correct Clean Water Act Violations
The state Department of Transportation will be required to immediately take comprehensive steps to correct years of federal Clean Water Act violations…
TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The leaves are falling, and fight over truck tolls remains hot and heavy. So thanks for stopping by for my weekend roundup. As always, your tips and…
GOP Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Fix Bridges Without Truck Tolls
A half-dozen Republican lawmakers unveiled a proposal Wednesday to steer $875 million to improving Rhode Island’s decrepit bridges over 10 years…
Monday Kicks Off Expected Three-Day Heatwave
Kids may be returning to school, but summer weather is hanging on. Monday is the start of a three-day heat wave. Temperatures are expected to hit about…
Westerly Residents Ask Town Council To Modify Quarry Agreement
Westerly residents are asking the town council to drop or modify a consent agreement it signed last year with the owner and tenants of a controversial…
Scott MacKay Commentary: The Bernie Sanders-Hillary Clinton Presidential Challenge
Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders has become the leading challenger to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Rhode Island Public Radio…
Get Your Summer Read On
Summer in Rhode Island means time to grab a book and sink your toes into the sand, or head out to the nearest lawn chair. For a few summer reading tips,…
RI Episcopal Bishop Lauds Church Support for Gay Marriage
The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, Rhode Island’s Episcopal Bishop, voted in favor of a resolution approved by the Episcopal Church’s highest governing body…

