A group of artists, scientists, educators, and residents who want to promote the health of urban ponds will march in a parade later today in Providence…
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Volvo Ocean Race: A Platform To Highlight Growing Problem Of Ocean Trash
Sailors competing in the Volvo Ocean Race are attesting to the growing amount of trash found in the ocean. They’ve reported plastic debris getting stuck…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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Spectacular Tennis Hall of Fame Museum Re-opening
Roger Federer, considered by many the best tennis player in history, told me the other day the 10 reasons why he likes tennis. And he will tell you as…
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Rising Tide: For New College Grads, Job Prospects May Be Brightening
New graduates receive diplomas this weekend at the University of Rhode Island. Like grads across the state, they enter a job market showing signs of…
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Holy Cross Sports Economist Says Triple A Ballpark Subsidies Not Justified by Benefits
College of the Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist, says the economic benefits of the PawSox’ proposed Providence ballpark do not…
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Gatehouse Media Targeting Unidentified Number of Buyouts at ProJo
GateHouse Media, the owner of the Providence Journal, is targeting an unidentified number of buy-outs in non-union and union positions. “They tell us…
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Historic Nursing Home Keeps Doors Open With Cash From Suitor
There’s a potential buyer for a nursing home in Providence that’s facing financial difficulties. Bannister House first opened its doors in the 1890s to…
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Officials Expect A Lucrative Rhode Island Tourist Season
Beaches have opened and warm weather is upon us, which can mean only one thing for the Ocean State, tourist season has begun. State officials are…
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Reed, Whitehouse vote against`fast-track’ Trade Authority for Obama
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Democrats Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, were both on the winning side as President Barack Obama’s fellow Democrats…
