Despite interest from other communities, the PawSox say they remain focused on moving the team to Providence. New Bedford officials have indicated a…
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New Tool Aims To Help Scallop Fishery Adapt To Climate Change
Oceans are becoming more acidic as they absorb all the carbon emissions humans release into the air. And it could impact the Atlantic seaboard’s scallop…
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$3 Million Sailing Center Opening At Roger Williams University
Festivities in Newport surrounding the Volvo Ocean Race are not the only significant sailing activities in Rhode Island waters on Saturday. Roger…
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Arrival Of Volvo Ocean Race Draws Thousands To Newport
The international sailing world is on display in Newport, as teams from the Volvo Ocean Race make their only North American stop in the City by the Sea…
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Homeland Security Picks URI To Help Prepare Nation For Climate Risks
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected the University of Rhode Island (URI) to be one of two partners in its Coastal Resilience…
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Volvo Ocean Race Arrives At Fort Adams
Dongfeng Racing arrived first in Newport to the cheers of thousands of fans. From Fort Adams State Park, Rhode Island Public Radio’s John Bender reports…
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Battle With The Sea: Protecting Newport’s Drinking Water (Part 1)
With more than 500 public drinking water suppliers in the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health is worried about how they will cope with climate…
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Volvo Ocean Race Village Opens At Fort Adams In Newport
Governor Gina Raimondo and other elected officials were in Newport Tuesday celebrating the opening of the Volvo Ocean Race village at Fort Adams. The…
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Native Rhode Islanders Sail Towards Home In The Volvo Ocean Race
The six sailing teams in the Volvo Ocean Race are speeding closer to Newport, where they’re expected to dock later this week. The race is one of the…
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Volvo Ocean Race Set To Arrive In Newport This Week
The Volvo Ocean race is expected to arrive in Newport this week. The City by the Sea is the race’s only stopover in the U.S. Sailing fans consider this…
