Welders have started to build parts for a wind energy facility off the coast of Block Island. It’s on track to be the country’s first offshore wind farm…
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Local Construction Of Block Island Wind Farm To Start Soon
Gov. Gina Raimondo and members of the Rhode Island Congressional delegation will meet with Deepwater Wind in Quonset Point today to announce local jobs…
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Board Of Narragansett Bay Commission To Review Options For Sewer Overflow Project
The board of the Narragansett Bay Commission will vote tomorrow on how to approach the third and final phase of the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)…
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Returning To PC Is The Smart Move For Kris Dunn
Kris Dunn is making the smart move to return to Providence College for the 2015-16 basketball season. The Friars point guard has not announced his…
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Rising Tide: Little Compton Farm Bucks Recession Trend
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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Water Quality Projects Get Boost On Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and state leaders are awarding $3.3 million dollars in grants to improve water quality in Rhode Island. Twenty-three local water…
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State Celebrates 100th Protected Farm
A farm in Warren is the 100th farm in the state to be permanently protected for farming. This marks a milestone for the state’s farmland protection…
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Sports Economists Offer Differing Views Of Proposed Providence Baseball Stadium
Two economists take differing views of the PawSox’ proposal to build a stadium in downtown Providence. One says the plan would bring strong potential…
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Rhode Island Ocean Management Plan Gets An Update
The state’s management plan that zones offshore waters for renewable energy projects is getting an update. The first public meeting for stakeholders is…
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Organized Labor Supports New Paw Sox Stadium In Providence
One interest group that is already lining up support for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence: Organized labor. Scott Duhamel, secretary…
