The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Warwick To Enforce Snow Removal Ordinance With Tickets
Warwick Police intend to issue tickets today through tomorrow to businesses and homeowners who fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. Warwick mayor…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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Providence College May Have 2nd Case Of Meningitis
Health officials say they have identified a second Providence College student who may have bacterial meningitis. The health department says the student…
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Providence Extends School Year, To Make Up For Snow Days
Providence Public Schools have maxed out their snow days. The district has called 5 snow days, already 2 more than they planned for. Spokesperson…
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Political Roundtable: Paolino on Newport Grand, Gist’s Departure & Raimondo’s Moves on 1-195
Developer, real estate owner and former mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. joins Political Roundtable to discuss his contingent agreement to buy Newport Grand…
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Raimondo Shakes Up Education Board
Governor Gina Raimondo has nominated new leadership for the State Board of Education. The governor has announced several new nominees, including her…
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Lawmakers Consider Narcan In Schools
The House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare took up a bill Wednesday to require schools to stock the anti-overdose drug naloxone. Commonly…
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Ocean State Theatre’s “The Meeting” Packs A Punch
February being Black History Month the Ocean State Theater in Warwick has brought back a 1987 play, “The Meeting.” African-American playwright and…
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Opponents, Supporters Debate Tougher Penalties for Highway Protests
The legislative debate over whether Rhode Island needs stiffer penalties to deter protests on the highway began Wednesday night at the Statehouse. The…
