Federal regulators from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management are asking for public input on potential environmental impacts of a second wind farm off the coast of Block Island.
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A Tour Through MA’s First Potential Retail Marijuana Store
The first retail marijuana store east of the Mississippi could open soon in Northampton, Massachusetts. It’s received final approval from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, but still has to satisfy a few requirements. New England Public Radio’s Alden Bourne takes us on a tour. This report comes from the New England News Collaborative, eight public […]
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: RI’s Gubernatorial Race And The Economy
The top issue for many voters in the Rhode Island governor’s race is the economy and jobs. Political Analyst Scott MacKay wonders how much influence a small state’s governor has in a global economy.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The chill in in the air is picking up, pointing the way to November. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The calendar shows how we’re slightly more than two weeks away […]
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Johnston Turkey Continues To Evade Capture
The chase for Johnston’s elusive turkey continues. The turkey was spotted Friday morning near Atwood Ave, but continues to evade capture. A town animal control officer tried to shoot a snare net at the bird, but he misfired. Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena said the animal took off into traffic, increasing his concern for public safety. “I […]
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RI Team Wins Big At ‘Wastewater Olympics’
Rhode Island scored big earlier this month during an event called the “Wastewater Olympics.” The event, which happens during the annual Water Environment Federation’s Technical Expo and Conference, tests the skills of wastewater treatment professionals from around the world. Teams compete during five different challenges that mimic scenarios operators could face on a daily basis […]
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Finally, Price Is Right
David Price Finally won a playoff game Thursday night in Houston. And not just any playoff game. The playoff game that clinched the American League Championship Series and put the Red Sox into the World Series. A 4-1 victory that completed Boston’s improbable three-game sweep at Minute Maid Park after splitting the first two games […]
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Gonzalez Hits Baker For The Governor’s Backing Of GOP Senate Candidate Diehl
Gov. Charlie Baker and his Democratic challenger, Jay Gonzalez, debated on Wednesday night for the second time — and with less than three weeks to go until election day. They disagreed about transportation, education and health care — and how to pay for it all. But their biggest argument was over Baker’s support of fellow […]
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Political Roundtable: Elorza On Fane Tower, His Re-Election Campaign & Correia Case
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable to discuss the Fane Tower proposal, his low-profile re-election campaign, and whether Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia should step down due to impending fraud charges.
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza On Sanctuary City, Union Critics & City Council
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q&A to discuss why some city residents are dissatisfied with his administration, why relations with some municipal are combative, and how changing leadership in the City Council may affect his administration.
