Former Rhode Islander and noted author Jhumpa Lahiri wrote this wonderful line in a column she penned for the New York Times: “The first sentence of a…
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In Wake Of Abuse, St. George’s School Psychologist Facing Complaint Of Negligence
The Rhode Island Department of Health heard arguments Thursday related to a complaint against a former school psychologist at St. George’s prep school…
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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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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
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Her Mother Was Deported, Now Family Reunification Must Wait
Thursday is the deadline for federal officials to reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. For some children, whose parents are already…
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This I Believe New England: Power of the Pearl
Have you ever owned a talisman, a lucky object that seems to have magical powers? Perhaps talismans are mere figments of our imagination, or maybe, just…
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Central Falls High School Works To Reduce High Teen Pregnancy Rate
As the Trump administration proposes new restrictions on the federal family planning program known as Title X , we’re exploring how the landmark federal…
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Immigrant Children Held In Connecticut Are Reunited With Parents
Two immigrant children reunited with their parents after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border are now enjoying their newfound freedom in…
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Western Massachusetts Bishop Pushes For ‘Ethical’ Investment In Gun Companies
The Episcopal Church in the United States will start investing in gun companies. That’s after a bishop in western Massachusetts pushed for the move. At…
