Dozens of gondoliers from around the country convened in Rhode Island for a weekend of racing on the Providence River. Ari Snider from the Public’s Radio was on the docks to catch the action.
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Most Celebrate Just One Thanksgiving, The Narragansett Have 13
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is just gearing up for another round of thanksgiving celebrations. The tribe is hosting its annual Nikommo gathering on December 1st.
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Gondoliers From Across The Country Compete In Providence
Earlier this month, the seventh annual US Gondola Nationals came to Providence. The competition brought together dozens of gondoliers from around the country for a weekend of racing on the Providence River. Reporter Ari Snider was on the docks to catch the action.
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Recreational Marijuana Retailers Open In Massachusetts
Recreational marijuana sales have begun in Massachusetts. Two legal pot shops opened Tuesday morning. Cultivate in Leicester and New England Treatment Access in Northampton will sell cannabis to anyone over the age of 21. It’s been a transaction two years in the making. Both NETA and Cultivate say they’re expecting thousands of customers today. Traffic […]
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Why One Lawyer Wants These Connecticut Elephants To Be Considered ‘Persons’
Gene Cassidy spends a lot of time talking about animals. As president and CEO of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, his job is to promote the interests of New England farmers. Cassidy performs his duty with such gusto that even when he’s talking about the controversial elephant rides at his two-week-long, mega-fair, […]
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Recreational Marijuana Stores To Open In Leicester, Northampton
Two years after voters legalized recreational marijuana sales, the first pot will be sold in Leicester and Northampton on Tuesday. The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission gave the okay last Friday for the two shops to open. Anyone over the age of 21 can go to Cultivate in Leicester or New England Treatment Access in Northampton […]
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Food Prices Are Rising, RI Community Food Bank Report Finds
A new report from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank found that prices in Rhode Island rose an average of 15 percent in the last two years. That increase has pushed many people to food pantries. “For low-income families, that increased cost leads them to not be able to afford the food they need.” Food […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A decent snowfall in mid-November leads the way to the Thanksgiving slowdown, along with another hardy local perennial — red ink in the state budget. There’s always a feast on the politics beat, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me […]
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The Bubbler: Which Question Should We Investigate Next?
We asked for your questions about all things Rhode Island, big and small, to help us deliver meaningful stories that matter to you. Now, we’re ready to vote on the question that will shape our next story. This voting round will remain open until Monday, December 3rd. Once we determine the winning question, our reporters […]
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‘Semitism: Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump’
American Jews have had reason to question their place in American society at a time when white nationalism has become increasingly visible, and, most recently, after a mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. Even before the shooting, New York Times Deputy Editor Jonathan Weisman was raising alarm bells about the rise of bigotry in […]
