The average global temperature has gone up over the last century due to the phenomenon known as global warming. But one region in the north Atlantic has…
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Gas Prices Sink Slightly In RI, Unchanged In MA
As the weather warms up, gas prices are down in the state. A gallon of regular unleaded is down four cents from last week. That puts the price at $2.36…
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Attendance Up At RI Convention Center Despite Harsh Winter
Nearly 5,000 people are expected to attend a ceramics conference at the Rhode Island Convention Center through Saturday. The event is one of several…
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RI State Revenues Running About $50 Million Ahead Of Projections
Some good news from the Rhode Island Department of Revenue: The latest budget numbers from state government show state revenues up nearly $50 million…
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Unseasonably Cold Temps, Snow, For The First Day Of Spring
It’s the first day of Spring, but don’t put away your winter coat just yet. After a brutal January and February, more snow is predicted today. National…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
– Happy Budget Week, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you…
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Record Snow In February Also Affected Birds, Other Wildlife
This harsh winter has been hard on all of us, and it’s also taken a toll on our wildlife, especially waterfowl and songbirds. February is on record for…
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Snow, Wintry Mix Expected Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
Yet more snow is on the way for Rhode Island. The national weather service expects about one to three inches of snow starting late Tuesday afternoon….
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February Snowfall Breaks Record In Providence
This February is officially the snowiest on record in Providence, according to the National Weather Service. A light snowfall on Tuesday night pushed…
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Rhode Island Continues To Make Gains In Osprey Population
Bald eagles aren’t the only bird of prey thriving in Rhode Island. Ospreys are also making a comeback. The population of ospreys substantially declined…
