Most — perhaps all — lives have defining moments, those instances that suddenly turn our lives upside down in unbidden ways, those moments that we did…
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Tim White On The Bonded Vault Heist, The New England Mob’s Greatest Payday
WPRI-TV investigative reporter Tim White grew up hearing stories about the legendary 1975 Bonded Vault heist from his father, investigative reporter…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island (for 7/19/16 – 7/26/16): federal drug czar visits, a new college at URI, community health grants, Zika…
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Democratic Fundraiser And Party Leader Mark Weiner Passes Away At 62
Update: Bill Clinton and Rev. Jesse Jackson to attend Weiner funeral Tuesday at Temple Beth-El in Providence at 11 a.m. Mark Weiner of East Greenwich,…
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Tony Simon Leaving As Elorza’s Chief Of Staff; Nicole Pollock To Succeed Him
Tony Simon is leaving his role as Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza’s chief of staff at the end of August to launch a political consulting firm. He’ll be…
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Watershed Counts Releases Annual Report On Health Of Narragansett Bay
The report highlights the importance of headwater streams to the health of the bay. These small bodies of water feed into the bay, and stretch as far…
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With Vow To Be A ‘Major Force,’ Rhode Island Working Families Makes Primary Endorsements
Rhode Island Working Families, the newish progressive group, has made six legislative endorsements, as part of the group’s aspiration to be “a major…
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Change Of Command Monday At U.S. Naval War College In Newport
After two years heading the Naval War College in Newport, Rear Admiral P. Gardner Howe III is heading to the CIA. He hands the reins to Rear Admiral…
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Rhode Island Sends 24 Delegates To The Democratic National Convention
24 Rhode Island delegates are expected in Philadelphia Monday for the Democratic National Convention. Rhode Island Democratic Party spokeswoman Ann…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. Trump
The Republican National Convention that nominated Donald Trump is history. The Democratic convention that is poised to tap Hillary Clinton begins today.
