Woonsocket officials say they will carefully consider a proposal from a power plant company to buy water from municipal supplies. The city will also…
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Despite Federal Guidelines, Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests Still Occur In Vermont
New England has roughly 400,000 immigrants without legal status living and working from Connecticut and Rhode Island to Maine.
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In Vermont, A New Resettlement Community Prepares For The Arrival Of Refugees
Part 3 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” Next month, a mix of Syrian and Iraqi refugees will begin arriving in…
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Business Leaders Say Immigration Can Stem New England’s Workforce Shortage
Part 1 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” New England is facing a demographic crisis: its people are getting…
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The Pulse: Is 50 Cents Too Much For A Bus Ride? Some Say ‘Yes’
Beginning in February, low-income seniors and disabled Rhode Islanders will pay 50 cents to ride Rhode Island Public Transit buses.
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Attorneys Say Slow, But Steady Progress On Case Involving Metal Scrap Recycler
It’s been nearly two years since the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against a metal…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The ice box of winter is here, and the holidays aren’t far behind. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas At The RI Statehouse
‘Twas the night before Christmas at the Rhode Island Statehouse and not a creature was stirring or clicking a mouse.
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The Pulse: Taking The Keys From A Loved One With Alzheimer’s
For older people, driving can mean the difference between freedom and dependence. But what happens if Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia begins to…
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History Buffs, Authorities Await Testing On South Kingstown Remains
The medical examiner’s office is testing human remains uncovered at a construction site adjacent to St. James Chapel in Charlestown. The property once…
