Henry Shelton, a Roman Catholic priest turned social justice and political activist, longtime voice in Rhode Island for those who had none, passionate…
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Katherine Gregg Taking On New Political Reporter Role At ProJo
Katherine Gregg, who was reassigned last month from her longtime beat at the Statehouse, has been named the Providence Journal’s political reporter,…
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Theater Review: Science Versus Romance At Gamm Theatre’s ‘Arcadia’
The Czechoslovakian-born English writer Tom Stoppard’s 1993 play “Arcadia” was a huge hit in London and well-enough received in New York. Now the Gamm…
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Cranston Can Count Inmates In City Ward Population, Judge Rules
Cranston can count inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions as residents. The decision from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a previous…
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The Pulse: Changing Behavior, One Step At A Time
Dr. James Prochaska heads the Cancer Prevention Research Center at the University of Rhode island. Decades ago, while researching how people quit…
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Opening Arguments Begin In Trial Of Institute For International Sport Founder
Opening arguments are scheduled to get underway Wednesday in the trial of Dan Doyle, founder and director of the Institute for International Sport. The…
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This Week In Power Plant News
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening this week with the proposed Burrillville power plant: Public comment hearing The Energy Facility Siting Board holds…
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New Effort Underway To Study Black Sea Bass In Southern New England
The Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation is kicking off a new project to collect data on black sea bass, a species that has moved north in search of…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Genealogy
Exploring our genealogical roots is much more than a fad. This increasingly popular endeavor seems to represent a fundamental – and quite understandable…
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New Poll Shows Raimondo With A 38 Percent Approval Rating
Morning Consult’s latest survey of the nation’s governors shows that Gina Raimondo’s approval/disapproval track has slipped slightly, to 38 percent/55…
