The state Department of Transportation is ready for the first snow of the season. The agency will be deploying dozens of trucks across the state Monday…
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The First Snow Of The Season Expected, After Record-Breaking Warmth
Seasonable winter weather is finally hitting the Ocean State. Temperatures are expected to hover in the thirties today, and snow is expected Monday…
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The Bottom Line: Storms, Flood Insurance And Rising Seas
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week,…
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Battle With The Sea: Storms Compromise Block Island’s Former Landfill
Block Island has been dubbed one of “the last great places” in the western hemisphere. It has a shoreline largely untouched by development. But on the…
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First Certified Disaster-Resistant Home Built In New England Nearly Complete
A new house in Matunuck will sustain winds of more than 130 miles per hour. It’s the first home under construction in New England built to disaster…
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Recess Not Likely To Make It Into School Day Regulations
The State Council on Elementary and Secondary Education is scheduled to vote Wednesday on new rules for the length of the school day and the school year…
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New Englanders Encouraged By Draft Climate Pact
Foreign ministers in Paris have a tough week ahead as they tackle the first draft of a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But local…
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Newport Transit Hub Receives $4.3 Million For Upgrades
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has secured millions in federal financing to upgrade the Gateway Center on America’s Cup Avenue. The funds…
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Norman Bird Sanctuary Unveils Accessible Trail
The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown boasts beautiful views of its 325-acre property year-round. Now people with wheelchairs, walkers, and baby…
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RI Gets Federal Snow Cleanup Money
Don’t be fooled by the recent blush of September-like weather; New Englanders know winter is on the way. In this vein, Rhode Island’s Congressional…
