The mostly progressive candidates vying for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District sought to distinguish themselves from one another during a Democratic candidates forum on Aug. 22.
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Watch Hill group says it ‘cannot legally’ guarantee public shoreline access under lighthouse property transfer
The disclosure contradicts characterizations of an agreement made public in July by Rhode Island U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
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Tornadoes touch down in Rhode Island
Storms caused two tornadoes in Rhode Island and localized flooding Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
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RI CD-1 Democratic candidate Walter Berbrick
Walter Berbrick is one of 12 Democrats running for the open seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. Berbrick lives in Middletown and is a U.S. Navy veteran who later served as a civil servant at the Naval War College in Newport. He stopped by The Public’s Radio to speak with our political reporter, Ian Donnis.
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After heated public hearing, Providence Plan Commission votes to go ahead with Fox Point development
The Providence City Plan Commission voted Tuesday night to give crucial approvals to a new building in Fox Point. It granted the go-ahead with conditions that are unlikely to appease the development’s opponents.
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UMass Dartmouth arts school to leave downtown New Bedford
Faculty and students at the College of Visual and Performing Arts were notified about the Star Store’s imminent closure two weeks before the school year began.
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Providence City Plan Commission to consider unpopular Fox Point development
Providence’s City Plan Commission will meet on Tuesday to consider a proposed five-story mixed-use development in Fox Point. It’s a plan that’s been unpopular with local residents.
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Newport celebrates the victorious return of hometown 11th Hour Racing team
A crowd of fans gathered in downtown Newport last Friday to celebrate the return of the victorious 11th Hour Racing team. The sailing team and its skipper Charlie Enright won the epic around-the-world Ocean Race in June 2023. They’re the first American team to bring home the trophy in the 50 years of the race’s history.
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Sen. Reed wants stakeholders to ‘work it out’ to settle uncertain future of Watch Hill Lighthouse property
Shoreline access advocates are calling for the property to be transferred to the town of Westerly to preserve open access instead of handing the land over to the Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association.
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Elections board backs probe of Lt. Gov. Matos’ CD1 signatures
The announcement comes after the board had voted last month to refer Matos’ signatures to Attorney General Peter Neronha, who said his office was narrowly focused on possible criminal wrongdoing.
