A recent announcement that Rhode Island plans to work with Deepwater Wind, developers of the Block Island Wind Farm, on a new larger-scale offshore wind…
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Volvo Boats Prepare To Set Sail, Carrying Message Of Sustainability
After two weeks at Fort Adams State Park, boat crews in the Volvo Ocean Race will embark Sunday on the ninth leg of the race. The around-the-world…
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Exploring Where Oceans And Rivers Intersect
In nature, fascinating biology can be found on the edges — intermingled habitats where biodiversity can flourish. Reporter Patrick Skahill recently…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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The Volvo Ocean Race Has Arrived In Newport
All seven boats participating in the Volvo Ocean Race arrived in Newport on Tuesday morning. Light winds made for a slow ending to the eighth leg of the…
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New England Senators Threaten Trade Action Against Canada Over Right Whale Protections
A group of New England senators is calling on the U.S. government to speed up an analysis of Canada’s efforts to protect the endangered North American…
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RI Businesses Look At Economic Conditions Under President Trump
The economy is staying steady. That’s the opinion of some business leaders in the Ocean State. A new survey, conducted by The Greater Providence Chamber…
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Volvo Ocean Race Set To Arrive In Newport This Week
Sailors in the around-the-world Volvo Ocean race are coursing through the Atlantic Ocean on their way to New England.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It might be spring, it might feel like summer, but the signals of an intensifying election season are increasingly evident. So thanks for stopping by…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence Water and Elorza’s Pension Finance Plan
Providence is looking to solve a yawning employee pension problem by leveraging the water system that supplies drinking water to 60 percent of Rhode Island. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this plan deserves more scrutiny.
