We’re counting down the top 10 local news stories of 2017. Each day, we’ll post a new story. And we’ll reveal RIPR’s top story of 2017 on New Year’s Day.
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This I Believe New England: Still Me
It’s a truism, isn’t it, that every life has its challenges – some big, some small, and the rest in between. Under the best of circumstances, we bump…
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George Graboys: 1932-2017
George Graboys was my hero, not because during his 23 years as chairman, chief executive and president he managed Citizens to the big leagues of Rhode…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Ah, the intra-party fellowship of the holiday season! That’s one of one of our top themes this week, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Five Years After Sandy Hook, An Animal Sanctuary Is One Girl’s Legacy Of Kindness
It’s been five years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Catherine Violet Hubbard was one of 20 children killed,…
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How To Pay For $500 Million In School Building Repairs
Where does a state find $500 million to fix a long backlog of school building repairs? General obligation bonds, that’s where. At least that’s the…
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Block Island Residents Discuss Impacts Of Offshore Wind Farm On 1-Year Anniversary
The nation’s first offshore wind farm about four miles off the coast of Block Island celebrated its one-year anniversary Tuesday. The wind farm supplies…
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This I Believe New England: Seeing Clearly
Most of us have discovered that we can be blindsided by life’s unpredictable, sometimes unbidden events: the doctor’s diagnosis we weren’t expecting, or…
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Change In Abuse Reporting Law Raises New Concerns Among Educators
The Providence Teachers Union is asking why so many teachers are being placed on administrative leave and facing investigations for abusing students….
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Mass. School To Offer Gaming Classes For Future Casino Dealers
Registration is underway for a new gaming school for people looking to become table game dealers at MGM Springfield’s resort casino, which is scheduled…
