After days of rain, some cities may see local flooding, but major rivers and streams are not at risk.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Voter Supression Nothing New
The election season starts early next month with primaries in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay…
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Newport Grand Casino Will Close At The End Of The Month
By the end of the summer, Newport will no longer have a slot parlor. Casino owner Twin River said it plans to close Newport Grand at the end of August….
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Ready Or Not: As Storms Become Stronger, What’s In Store For Coastal Drinking Wells?
On a quiet street by Green Hill Pond in Charlestown about a mile away from the ocean, Andrew Baer walks onto his front lawn and asks for help sliding…
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Lost Show Dog Found After Three Day Escape
An exotic dog that evaded capture since escaping Sunday evening from a competition at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston has been found. Pagan,…
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John “Swisher” Mitchell, URI Athletic Hall of Famer, 1927-2018
By the time I met John “Swisher” Mitchell, he had already been a basketball star at Rhode Island State College – now the University of Rhode Island –…
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Providence Hospital Emergency Rooms Stretched To Capacity
If you’ve visited an emergency room in Providence recently, you may have noticed it seemed busier than usual.
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Bonus Q&A: Correia On Young Voters, Tuning Into National Politics, & More
Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia joins Bonus Q&A to discuss local voters tuning into national politics and what would convince more young people to…
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Political Roundtable: Correia On Recreational Marijuana, Trump And Russia’s Impact On Local Politics
Jasiel Correia, Fall River Mayor, joins Political Roundtable to discuss the impact of President Trump and Russia on local politics, when to expect…
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Flash Flood Warning For Rhode Island As Thunderstorms Move In
The humidity might finally be breaking as thunderstorms roll through Tuesday. But the storms may do more than cool things off. “The main threat that we…
