House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello reacted coolly Monday to a proposal by state Representative Daniel Reilly (R-Portsmouth) that would create an…
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Aquidneck Land Trust Conserves More Than 70 Acres Of Land
The Aquidneck Land Trust has acquired 72 acres of land in Portsmouth to conserve as open space. The Land Trust recently purchased the parcel for $3…
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Bald Eagle Population Resurging In Rhode Island
Birders are spotting bald eagles in Rhode Island in greater numbers than ever before. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s environmental reporter Ambar…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Lauren Carson
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Developer Joe Paolino Confirms Purchase Agreement For Newport Grand
Developer Joe Paolino has made a deal to buy Newport Grand slot parlor. Paolino says there are still a few a details to be worked out. Newport Grand…
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RI DEM Warns: Keep Snow Disposal Away From Water Sources
As crews clear roads and parking lots, the excess snow is piling up. And the Department of Environmental Management urges cities, towns and businesses…
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Battle With The Sea: Rhode Island Develops State-of-the-Art Planning Tools
Just this week, the U.S. Senate went on the record that climate change exists. Local and state officials in Rhode Island haven’t been waiting around to…
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Block Island Offshore Wind Farm On Track And More Efficient
The Block Island offshore wind farm will produce more power than originally expected, said Deepwater Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski at an open meeting before…
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RI Public Utilities Commission To Receive Updates On Block Island Wind Farm
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will be brought up to speed today on the status of the Block Island wind farm project. As Rhode Island Public…
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CFL Recycling Program Keeping Mercury Out Of Waterways
A recycling program for light bulbs with mercury has kept nearly seven grams of mercury out of our waterways in its first four months of operation….
