Softball isn’t often in the news for causing head trauma, but local lawmaker Eileen Naughton thinks that is an oversight. The Democratic Representative …
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Proposed Bill Aims to Prevent Head Injuries in Softball
Softball isn’t often in the news for causing head trauma, but local lawmaker Eileen Naughton thinks that is an oversight. The Democratic Representative …
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Guess Who Is Going To the NCAA Tournament
They’re going to the NCAA Tournament. The Big Dance. March Madness. No, not Providence College or the University of Rhode Island, although each won…
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Is Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Project Worth The Cost To Ratepayers?
After years of effort, Deepwater Wind expects to complete the first offshore wind farm in the US later this year. Supporters say the project off the co…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, so glimmers of spring are slowly approaching. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Pushing Bernie Sanders Message
Rhode Islander Tad Devine is the chief messenger for insurgent Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Identity
The famed writer and poet Gertrude Stein once said, ”Growing has no connection with audience. Audience has no connection with identity.” Stein’s claim…
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It’s The Providence Newspaper Guild’s Follies Time!
It’s that time of the year again – As the song trills: It’s Follies Time at The Veeeenus De Milo! Longtime Rhode Islanders know what that means. So for…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Quite the busy week in Rhode Island politics, with RhodeWorks sprinting through the legislature. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and commen…
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En Route To Spring Training, Boston Red Sox Truck Makes Stop In Pawtucket
Signs of spring are hard to find in Rhode Island. But Red Sox fans caught a glimpse of baseball season Wednesday. The Red Sox spring training truck made…
