A black bear was seen on Tuesday morning at Old Mountain Field and tracked to South Kingstown High School. The animal was last spotted heading north on…
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Ready Or Not: UW Scientist Says Assumptions About Climate Could Impact Local Infrastructure
This year, during an annual environment lecture series at the University of Rhode Island, almost all of the talks focused on the present and future…
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Displaced, But Not Discouraged: A Hurricane Maria Survivor’s Journey To Stable Housing
It’s been nine months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, and displaced residents are still scrambling to find permanent housing.
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Kent Hospital To Spend $1.7 M On Improvements After Medical Errors
State health officials have ordered Kent Hospital in Warwick to invest at least $1.7 million to “improve patient quality and safety” following a series…
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TGIF: 11 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
What appears to be the last week of the General Assembly is coming in for landing. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Issues Pols Aren’t Talking About
As the Rhode Island General Assembly session winds down, the political campaigns ramp up. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay talks this week about…
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Southern Pine Beetle Makes Its Way To RI
One of the most destructive insect pests of pine trees is expanding its range north. Scientists have found the southern pine beetle in Rhode Island.
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Brown and Grad Student Union Agree On Representation Election
Brown University and a group of graduate students seeking to form a union have reached an agreement establishing terms for a possible union…
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Teaching Kids That Connecticut History Goes Beyond White Guys
In Connecticut, third- and fourth-graders study the history of their state. In many schools, students choose to research one person or event from an…
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Happy Father’s Day, Dads!
Happy Father’s Day, all you dads who watch ESPN in the middle of the night while feeding your infant, who change diapers between innings without…
