The New England Fishery Management Council has reduced protections of highly sensitive areas in Georges Bank, on the continental shelf east of Cape Cod,…
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Volvo Ocean Race Kicks Off Final Leg
Sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race embarked on the final leg of a months-long odyssey around the globe. The local favorite, Team Alvimedica is in 5th place…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Neighbors
Community. It’s such a simple word, and it’s bandied about so casually that it seems almost trite. Yet for many Rhode Islanders, a deep sense of…
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Rhode Island’s Youth Population More Diverse Than Ever, Report Finds
Young children in Rhode Island are more ethnically diverse than ever before. That according to new data from Rhode Island Kids Count. Fewer than three…
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Portions Of Charleston Waterfront Closed To Protect Endangered Piping Plovers
The Department of Environmental Management has announced the closure of two areas in Charlestown; trails through East Beach and Ninigret Conservation…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The temperature is rising, the General Assembly’s budget vote is drawing closer, and a PawSox deal still hangs in the balance. So thanks for stopping…
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Rhode Island Artscape: House Concerts On The Rise In RI’s Music Scene
If you are a fan of live, acoustic music, at some point straining to hear over a loud bar crowd, you may have thought, wouldn’t it be great if my…
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State Lawmakers Considering Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants
Once again, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in the Ocean State. The House…
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For The First Time, Navy Week Kicks Off In Rhode Island
Memorial Day marked the kickoff of Navy Week in Rhode Island. The event comes to cities across the U.S., but this is a first for the Ocean State,…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
