The Seine River in Paris has been closed to public swimming for more than 100 years, but it reopened to swimmers this summer. We talked to two people who took a dip.
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Newport Lawmaker Laments Repeal of Clean Water Rule
Representative Lauren Carson says the decision is a setback for environmental advocates.
Posted inArticle, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Health
Providence Student Struck By Car Amid Bus Drivers’ Strike
A Providence middle school student was stuck by a car Thursday morning, while riding her bicycle to school. Thousands students in the city were forced…
Posted inArticle, Environment
New Management Of Atlantic Herring Fishery Pleases Some, But Raises Concerns For Others
Some recreational fishermen in Rhode Island say they are pleased with new rules for the Atlantic herring fishery, but a commercial fishing company in…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Final Hearings For Proposed Burrillville Power Plant Temporarily Postponed
Rhode Island state regulators have hit the pause button on final hearings for a natural gas power plant proposed for Burrillville.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Environment
Artscape: Documentary ‘Fall River’ Ponders Family, Tragedy And Place
The documentary short film “Fall River” had its world premiere recently at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. Since then it’s been featured…
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Bus Strike Begins In Providence, Leaving Thousands Of Students In The Lurch
Providence public school s tudents have to find their own transportation to school starting Thursday morning. The city’s school bus drivers are striking…
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Without Alternative Transportation, Providence Schools Prepare For Bus Strike
Providence school and city officials are bracing for a planned strike by the city’s school bus drivers Thursday. The city has no back up for…
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Warwick Police Identify Body Found In River During Training Drill
Warwick Police have identified the body discovered in the Pawtuxet River Wednesday afternoon. An investigation remains ongoing. Police have identified a…
