This post has been updated. In a scene reminiscent of winter, schools have been closed and parking bans enforced on this early day of spring. The storm…
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After Record-Breaking Warmth Wednesday, Rhode Islanders Are In For More Mild Weather
This post has ben updated. Temperature records across southern New England fell Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, new records were…
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RI Osprey Population Continues To Flourish
As spring weather returns to the Rhode Island area, so will the growing population of osprey, a type of coastal bird. The Audubon Society of Rhode…
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Battle With The Sea: Minimizing Wind Damage From Storms
The Hurricane of 1938 toppled some 275 million trees across New England. Today – with more trees and more buildings – state officials see wind damage as…
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Tuesday’s Weather Hits Unseasonable Highs, But Breaks No Records
After temperatures plunged to bone-chilling lows over the weekend, temperatures climbed well above freezing onTuesday. That was due to a rush of warm…
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Frigid Weather, Fires Keep Red Cross Volunteers Busy
Cold temperatures have kept emergency responders busy over the past 24 hours. That includes Red Cross volunteers, who were on hand for fires in Middleto…
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Temperatures Returning To Normal Levels After Record-Breaking Cold
Temperatures broke records across southern New England, as the mercury plunged to subzero levels. In Providence it hit -9 degrees Fahrenheit Sunday…
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Arctic Chills To Send Rhode Island Into A Deep Freeze Over The Weekend
Arctic temperatures are heading our way. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for Rhode Island, lasting through the weekend. Tem…
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The Environment In The Governor’s Budget
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget devotes about 1.1 percent of all state spending to the state’s two major environmental agencies: the Department of …
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Storm Tapers Off, Power Restored To Most Rhode Island Customers
Snow fell across Rhode Island Monday, just days after Friday’s storm, which knocked out power to thousands of National Grid customers. The National…
