Governor Gina Raimondo said Thursday she picked the new colonel of the state police based on her qualifications and her ability to bring more diversity…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Three Local Republicans On Their Choice For President
National polling shows a tightening race for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. In Rhode Island, Clinton is expected to win, but…
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Natalie Babbitt, Author Of ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ Dies At Connecticut Home
Natalie Babbitt, the 84-year-old author of the popular children’s novel “Tuck Everlasting,” died Monday at her home in Hamden, Connecticut. The novel…
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Mass Pot Referendum Has Big Potential Impact On RI
With all the focus on the ugly, roller-coaster presidential campaign, a referendum closer to Rhode Island’s borders hasn’t received much media attention…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Tiverton Residents Consider Twin River Casino Proposal
Next week voters go to the polls to pick the next president of the United States. Rhode Island voters also vote on several statewide issues, including…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: How We Teach
Take a moment and think back to the teachers who had the most profound impact on your life. One or two may stand out, perhaps more. What was it about…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Nov. 1
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island, Nov. 1: OPEN ENROLLMENT: Today (Nov. 1) is the beginning of open enrollment for health insurance…
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Freight Rail Project Aims To Revitalize Parts Of Southern New England
A new railroad investment is about to get underway in eastern Connecticut that its backers hope will be a boost for the economy right along the tracks…
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What Election Day Could Mean For Commuter Rail In New England
Rail improvements may be on track for the New England Central Railroad, but another rail project stalled this year in New Hampshire, when lawmakers…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Frias And Mattiello Go Head-To-Head In Cranston
The speaker of the House is often called the most powerful elected official in state government. That’s because the speaker controls the flow of…
