In New England, 22 percent of the region’s native plants are considered rare. Some of them are on the federal list of endangered species. Biologists…
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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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Lifespan Reports $14.4 Million In Operating Earnings
Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital system, is reporting strong operating earnings as rival Care New England continues to lose money.
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Crucial, Century-Old, And Sometimes Stuck: Connecticut Bridge Is Key To Northeast Corridor
Every day nearly a million commuters travel on the Northeast Corridor — the vast rail network between Washington, D.C. and Boston. Many of those…
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VP Pence Met With Protests Over Healthcare During Providence Visit
A few dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Rhode Island Convention center where the National Governor’s Association meeting is going on this weekend…
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Boxes Containing Naloxone To Be Installed In Public Spaces
There’s a new tool in the fight against drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island. Publicly available boxes containing naloxone, an anti-overdose drug, have…
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Fentanyl Related Deaths Up Almost 50 Percent In Two Years
A new study reports a 46 percent increase in fentanyl-related overdose deaths from 2014 to 2016 in Rhode Island. The study was authored by researchers…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
June is here, Speaker Mattiello’s long-awaited car tax plan has arrived, and the end of the legislative session is coming into view. So thanks for…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is almost here, bringing a closer read on state revenue and perhaps even more sunshine. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
