Governor Gina Raimondo outlined a series of troubling indicators Wednesday to underscore her argument that adding jobs — rather than cutting spending…
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Tickets still Available for Newpaper Guild Follies on Feb. 27
Once again it is time – if you haven’t already – to get your tickets to the Providence Newspaper’s Guild’s annual Follies show at the Venus de Milo in…
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Timely Approval For New Meningitis Vaccine; Controlling An Outbreak
Three strains of meningococcal bacteria – the critters that can cause meningitis – circulate and cause disease in the U.S. Until recently, we only had…
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RISD Selects New President
The Rhode Island School of Design has selected Interim President Rosanne Somerson to takeover the position permanently. The RISD Board announced the…
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Can Murder Charges For Selling Drugs Stop Overdose Deaths?
A Providence man has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge for selling the illicit drug fentanyl – a potent painkiller sometimes laced in heroin – that…
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State Lawmakers Want To Find Out What Acidifying Waters Mean For The Ocean State
State legislators have introduced a resolution that would create a special commission to study the effects of ocean acidification on Rhode Island. The…
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FBI Investigating Potential Hate Crime At Islamic School
Officials say the FBI and West Warwick police are investigating a vandalism incident at the Islamic School of Rhode Island as an apparent hate crime….
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60’s Psychedelic Rock Frontman Finds Second Life Teaching The Art Of Instrument Making
Fans of more esoteric pop music, and perhaps of a certain age, may be familiar with the 60’s psychedelic rock band Autosalvage. Former guitarist Rick…
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Station Fire Service Postponed Due To Snow Forecast
The snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow has led to postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Station Fire Foundation Memorial service at West Warwick High…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Cold enough for ya? We thought so. Give it time, and we’ll be complaining about something else. Thanks for stopping by in the interim. As always, feel…
