Massachusetts has declared September 16 th Paul Cuffee Day, with a proclamation from Governor Charlie Baker. On Saturday, Lee Blake, of the New Bedford…
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RI Community Present For Counter-protests in Boston
Thousands marched through the streets of Boston Saturday afternoon to counter-protest what was being called a “free speech rally.” Members of the Rhode…
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RIPR in the Classroom: How They Lived 326 Years Ago
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from RIPR in their classrooms. To find more public radio stories and lessons for your middle and high school ELA,…
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Reliving Newport’s Revolutionary War History, For A Day
History buffs from across the northeast have something to look forward to in Newport later this month, as a Revolutionary War reenactment takes over the…
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Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’ And How It Became An American Summer Staple
One of the more remarkable feats of Peter Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” is how he manages to cram a bit of European geopolitical history into 15…
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Audio Postcard: Contemporary Works Infiltrate Newport’s Art Scene, At Least For The Summer
The art scene in Newport is known for maritime seascapes and portraits of the city’s Gilded Age wealth. But recently, an influx of challenging…
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Marine Conservationist On New England’s Potential To Harness Energy From Ocean Tides
Renewable energy makes up about 10 percent of the world’s total energy supply. Of that percentage, a very small portion comes from the ocean’s tides.
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Virtual Reality Tool Aims To Change How Students Learn About Gaspee Affair
Over the weekend the city of Warwick celebrated the 245th anniversary of the burning of the British ship, the HMS Gaspee. Many Rhode Islanders consider…
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Last Coal-Burning Power Plant In Mass. Shuts Down
The last coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts — and the largest in New England — shut down for good on Wednesday. For more than 50 years, the massive…
