To paraphrase a remark ( mistakenly ) attributed to Mark Twain, the coldest winter I ever spent was a spring in southern New England. But we roll with…
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Offshore Wind Company Accepting Public Comments On Proposed Project In MA
An offshore wind developer is seeking comments from the public on potential environmental impacts of its proposed Massachusetts project, which could be…
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This I Believe New England: Beyond Our Coast
Rhode Islanders think of themselves as residents of the Ocean State for good reason. We’re surrounded. Maybe not literally surrounded at every border,…
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Former RI Education Commissioner Gist Now Pro-Union
Deborah Gist, the former Rhode Island education commissioner who often jousted with teacher unions, has moved on to become the superintendent of schools…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Mattiello To Make PawSox Stadium Decision
Baseball is back in New England this week, as both the Boston Red Sox and the Pawtucket Red Sox begin their home seasons. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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U.S. Census Test Run Underway In RI; Here’s Why It Matters
Rhode Islanders have a financial stake in a current test of the U.S. Census, according to Common Cause of RI executive director John Marion.
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Sailor Lost At Sea Competing In Around-The-World Volvo Ocean Race
British sailor John Fisher went overboard as his boat traversed the South Pacific west of Cape Horn. He was reported lost at sea by race officials…
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Plan To Save Endangered Whales Faces Pushback From Lobster Industry
The endangered North Atlantic right whale population took a big hit last year, with a record number killed by fishing gear entanglements and ship…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What if there were predictions of a big snow storm and the forecasted flakes failed to materialize? Well, unexpected stuff happens — in weather, as in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Connecticut vs. Rhode Island, Less Than Meets the Eye?
Rhode Island and Connecticut are two bordering New England states whose residents have usually gotten along. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
