Block Island has been dubbed one of “the last great places” in the western hemisphere. It has a shoreline largely untouched by development. But on the…
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Interview Part II: The ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse took an active role in the overhaul of the “No Child Left Behind Act”. That’s the federal education law that…
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Natural Beauty: Local Film Festival Showcases RI Wildlife, Landscapes
The Environment Council of Rhode Island is hosting a nature video festival early next year to showcase the state’s natural wonders.
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RI Education Leaders Respond To ‘No Child Left Behind’ Overhaul
Rhode Islanders are reacting to the passage of new federal legislation for public schools. The “Every Student Succeeds Act” is expected to get a…
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At Maximum Security Prison, Gardening Gives Inmates A Chance To Grow
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and like most of us, the men at the maximum-security prison in Cranston will sit down to a Thanksgiving meal. Their turkey and…
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Unveils Accessible Trail
The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown boasts beautiful views of its 325-acre property year-round. Now people with wheelchairs, walkers, and baby…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo Should Go Back To The Future On Tolls
When she was Rhode Island’s state general treasurer, Gina Raimondo led a successful campaign to overhaul the state’s pension system. As she pursues a…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Addieville East Farm, A Love Story
Addieville East Farm in Burrillville, Rhode Island is a haven for sport hunting, and has gained an international reputation. And as part of our Series…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Wright’s Farm Draws Crowds With Chicken Dinners
If there’s an epicenter of eating chicken in Rhode Island, it’s got to be Wright’s Farm in Burrillville. Frank Galleshaw the 3rd oversees this…
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Providence Food Icon George Germon, Co-Owner Of Al Forno, Has Died
George Germon, who co-created with his wife Johanne Killeen the landmark Providence restaurant Al Forno, died Tuesday, following an illness. In 1980,…
