Construction on the offshore wind farm, in the waters near Block Island is finished for the season. The major renewable energy project began this summer…
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RI Artscape: Tastes Change, Thanksgiving Remains
This month we bring you a special, Thanksgiving Rhode Island Artscape. We take look at the art and the history of the Thanksgiving menu, and how it’s…
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At Maximum Security Prison, Gardening Gives Inmates A Chance To Grow
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and like most of us, the men at the maximum-security prison in Cranston will sit down to a Thanksgiving meal. Their turkey and…
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Turbine Tower Assembly Begins For Block Island Wind Farm
The first batch of equipment for the Block Island Wind Farm towers will arrive by ship this week. The towers will be assembled at the Port of Providence.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s Tourism Challenges
Tourism has long been a foundation of Rhode Island’s economy. As Governor Gina Raimondo’s administration rolls out a new tourism promotion plan, RIPR…
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Invenergy Power Plant Permit Application Filed
Invenergy, the company proposing to build a new gas-fired power plant in Burrillville, has filed its permit application.
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Scientists Use Salt Marshes To Piece Together Historic Sea Level Changes
University of Rhode Island scientists are turning to salt marshes to better understand the relationship between climate change and sea level rise.
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Alexander-Scott’s Top Priority: Reduce Health Disparities
Health department director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott has laid out a plan to improve Rhode Islanders’ health over the coming year. She described the…
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New PawSox Leaders Offer Meet-And-Greet, Scant Stadium Details
The new PawSox leadership group is no longer ruling out McCoy Stadium as the permanent home of the triple-a baseball team. However, the group offered…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like spring weather to usher in November, but that’s going to change, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
