The Rhode Island Natural History Survey presented awards to distinguished naturalists in the state last night. The group also released a final tally of…
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Salt Marsh Restoration Project Underway At John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge
Conservationists have kicked off a project this week to shore up thirty acres of salt marsh at the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. It’s one of…
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Organizers, Jackson Continue Battle Over Attempted Recall
An organizer of the attempt to recall Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson is criticizing a slowdown in the recall process, although Jackson’s…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Democrats And Republicans Can Learn From A Caustic Campaign
The days are dwindling in the most caustic presidential campaign in modern history. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if we can learn some…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week that begins with 38 Studios and ends with a yoga pants dispute in Barrington. But that’s why Rhode Island is the gift that keeps…
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Critics Pressing Effort To Oust Councilor Kevin Jackson From Office
Critics of Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson are gathering signatures in an attempt to knock him out of office. Signatures of 20 percent of the…
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Vice Presidential Debate: Live Fact-Checking From NPR
Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence square off in the vice-presidential debate Tuesday night. NPR’s politics team, with help from reporters and…
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The Pulse: Clinton And Trump, What About Health Care?
The presidential candidates debated for the first time Monday night, and health care barely got a mention. Health care hasn’t exactly been in the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend, and thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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The Big Switch: The Humble Water Heater As Energy Storage Star
Renewable energy has grown to nearly 10 percent of New England’s energy mix. But here’s the problem: we can’t control when the sun shines and the wind…
