In Rhode Island, four electors unanimously cast their votes for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine for the presidential ticket, after they were escorted into…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The ice box of winter is here, and the holidays aren’t far behind. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Eight Books To Fill Out Your Holiday Shopping List
Its crunch time to find that perfect holiday gift! If you still have shopping to do, we’ve got you covered with book picks from Nicole Merola, head of…
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Bonus Q&A: Regunberg On Achievement First, Providence Finances, Tax Policy & More
State Rep. Aaron Regunberg joins Bonus Q&A to discuss the anti-Trump movement in RI, Providence’s fiscal challenges, the proposed expansion of the…
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Extending The Life Of Wind Turbines
It’s been a big week for wind energy. The nation’s first offshore wind farm is up and running off the coast of Block Island. And another Rhode Island…
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RI Electors Join Call For CIA Info On Russia
The chair of the state’s Democratic Party has signed onto a letter demanding more information for the Electoral College about alleged Russian efforts to…
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Health-Tech Firm Virgin Pulse Bringing Jobs To Providence
The health-tech firm Virgin Pulse plans to expand its Rhode Island operation with almost 300 additional jobs over the next five years, Governor Gina…
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Advocates See Progress On Healthy Eating In Schools
Since the 1960’s, obesity among children has more than quadrupled, from about 4.5 percent to nearly 20 percent in 2014, according to the federal Centers…
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El Faro’s Black Box Recovered With Help From URI
When the American cargo ship El Faro sank in the Bahamas more than a year ago, military and civilian teams were called in to help find the wreck. Dwight…
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Former St. George’s Chaplain Charged With Sexual Assault
Howard “Howdy” White, a former associate chaplain at St. George’s School in Middletown, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Boston to charges of assault and…
