Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Robert Flanders joins Bonus Q&A to discuss his campaign against Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse. Flanders discussed a range of issues, including immigration, the deficit, health care and more.
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Q&A: U.S. Sen. Whitehouse On His Campaign, Immigration, Political Polarization, Health Care & More
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, is seeking his third term after first being elected in 2006. He faces a challenge in the November 6 election from Republican Robert Flanders. Whitehouse stopped in at The Public Radio this week to answer a range of questions on topics including political polarization, President Trump’s support in some […]
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New Zero-Emission RIPTA Buses To Make Stops In ‘Asthma Hot Spots’
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will be testing three new emission-free buses in parts of the state with high asthma rates.
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Sandy Hook Shooter’s Personal Items To Be Made Public By Connecticut State Police
Items belonging to Sandy Hook School Shooter Adam Lanza – including spreadsheets and violent writings – will have to be released by the Connecticut State Police, after a ruling in the state Supreme Court. The Court ruled 5-0 Tuesday that Lanza’s belongings would have to be provided to The Hartford Courant, after reporter Dave Altimari requested […]
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Eating Organic May Cut Some Cancer Risks, Study Finds — But Any Produce Is Healthier Than No Produce
A big new study out of France suggests that eating organic food may slightly lower your risk of certain cancers — but the findings are far from the final word. Over four-plus years, the study found a lower rate of post-menopausal breast cancer and lymphomas among French people who ate more organic food. But Dr. Jorge Chavarro […]
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This I Believe New England – Moving Through
In this week’s This I Believe–New England essay, health advocate Rebekah Ham talks about coping with serious illness.
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The Boston Red Sox will win the World Series. Here’s why.
The Public’s Radio sports blogger, Mike Szostak, has high hopes for the Red Sox in their latest bid to win the World Series.
Posted inArticle, Environment
Offshore Wind Company To Use New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal For Project
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind has officially agreed to use the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal to construct and deploy wind turbines. The company was selected by the state earlier this year to build an 800-megawatt offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard. The wind farm will be big enough to deliver about six percent […]
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Fall River City Council To Decide Fate Of Mayor Jasiel Correia
Fall River’s City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider throwing out their mayor, who is facing a 13-count federal indictment. For The Public’s Radio, Talia Blake and Jess Phaneuf discuss what’s been happening in Fall River.
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New England Cottontail Conservation Efforts Still Ongoing, Plans To Expand
Federal regulators are continuing to build up the New England cottontail with a growing population on Patience Island in Narragansett Bay.
