The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island is in the middle of its testing phase. It’ll start producing electricity next month….
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Parents and Children
The parent-child relationship is so very complicated. Inevitably, its texture seems to change over time, rarely in linear fashion. Most of these…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 18
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: UHIP: Rhode Island’s new benefits system continues to report problems and successes serving clients….
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New Brown Center Aims To Improve Humanitarian Crisis Response
Humanitarian crises are multiplying around the globe, but a Brown University researcher says we could be responding in a more rigorous way. Emergency…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Arrogance Of DeSimone And Malik Write-In Campaigns
Politicians love to say that elections matter. Except when some of them don’t like the results. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why two…
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The Pulse: Laughing Gas Makes A Comeback In Maternity Wards
South County Hospital may be the first in Rhode Island to bring back laughing gas for women in labor. It hasn’t been used in the U.S. for decades. We…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Art of Teaching
Albert Einstein once said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” That’s a rather idealized vision…
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Former St. George’s Chaplain Removed From Priesthood Over Allegations Of Sexual Abuse
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania has removed Rev. Howard White from the priesthood, citing allegations of sexual abuse documented in a…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 11
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: DHS SYSTEM: Officials report some ongoing problems with the state’s new online benefits system, and…
