Debate rages in Rhode Island over the Pawtucket Red Sox stadium issue. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a good time for all involved to…
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50 Years Ago: Billy Rohr’s Near No-Hitter, Yastrzemski’s ‘Tremendous Catch’
The Impossible Dream. For Red Sox fans who endured the Yankees dynasty of the 1950s or who grew up during the futile years of the early and mid-1960s,…
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New Bedford Worries About Future Of “Codfather’s” Fishing Permits
The downfall of the owner of New England’s biggest fishing fleet could also hurt the Port of New Bedford. Carlos Rafael has pleaded guilty to federal…
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Raimondo’s Approval Climbs 10 Points In New Poll, Although It Remains Under 50 Percent
Governor Gina Raimondo’s approval rating has increased 10 points in the latest poll by a Washington, D.C., firm, although she still ranks among the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Whitehouse, Republicans & RI’s 2018 Senate Race
Rhode Island’s 2018 U.S. Senate featuring incumbent Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse just got more complicated. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A new baseball season dawns, and the General Assembly gets ready to get down to the nitty gritty. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Providence Unveils Academic Program For High Schoolers New To The Country
In response to a growing number of immigrants in Providence- some of them refugees – Mayor Jorge Elorza and Public School Superintendent Chris Maher…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Baseball Coming Back To Red Sawx Nation At Fenway And McCoy
As winter fades, New England’s summer passion returns. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay takes a break from politics to usher in the baseball season…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
More boisterous times in state and national politics. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and…
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Providence Mayor Voices Immigration Order Concerns To Homeland Security Secretary
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and mayors from across the nation spent part of Wednesday in Washington D.C. meeting with Department of Homeland Security…
