A new poll shows that 76 percent of respondents think the state spends too little to maintain roads and bridges. A narrow majority supports Governor…
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Ocean Planners Gather At URI For Annual Public Meeting
Ocean planners from near and far will gather for the annual Ronald C. Baird Sea Grant Science Symposium at the University of Rhode Island’s Bay Campus…
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Capturing A River’s Energy With Wings
Humans have been harnessing energy from rivers for thousands of years. Think water wheels from Ancient Greece and modern hydropower plants, like the…
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Does Talking To Your Kids Make A Difference? Researchers Await Results Of Providence Talks
Children who know more words tend to do better in school, and that has some researchers wondering whether early language may offer a key to closing the…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Hurricane Joaquin blows toward Rhode Island as the state remains vexed by its own ring of challenges: the hangover of 38 Studios, trying to modernize…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Lawmakers Need To Do Now
The recent 38 Studios lawsuit disclosures have provided an inside view of how Rhode Island state government let you down. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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Transforming The Doctor’s Office To Welcome Transgender Patients
When you walk into a doctor’s office for the first time, you might be asked to fill out a slew of forms. Many include a box to check for your gender:…
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100th Brown-URI Football Game Saturday Night A Tough Ticket
The 100th football game between Rhode Island and Brown Saturday night at Brown Stadium will be a tough ticket. To sell, not to buy. Or, would you want…
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Teny Gross, Providence Nonviolence Institute Director, Stepping Down, Chicago Bound
After being a part of efforts to reduce violence in Providence for 15 years, Teny Gross says it’s time to take on a new challenge. Gross established and…
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Wilbury Theatre’s Risky ‘Dry Land’ Not For The Faint Of Heart
Using the same theater space where Trinity Rep began more than 50 years ago, The Wilbury Group is another young theater willing to take a chance. Bill…
