We’re on the cusp of an exciting new year in Rhode Island, with lots of political intrigue and big elections up for grabs. So thanks for stopping by. As…
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Little Known To The Public, Archives Contain Treasures Of State History
In an unassuming building about a mile from the Rhode Island Statehouse, there’s a treasure trove of history at the State Archives. Located in downtown…
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Political Roundtable: Magaziner On The PawSox Deal, Fixing RI School Buildings & More
Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joins Political Roundtable to discuss why he supports the PawSox stadium deal. Plus, the push to overhaul…
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In New England, Gone Are The Days When Septic Can Be Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
About half of New England’s households are on septic systems, the highest proportion in the country. For decades, most conventional systems have done a…
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Artscape: Striking A New Chord, Part 2
In part 2 of our series, “Striking a New Chord: A 15-Week Journey To Learning An Instrument,” RIPR’s Morning Host Chuck Hinman continues to follow a…
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Shellfish Harvesters, Scientists Wrestle With ‘Unprecedented’ Closures Amid Toxic Algae Bloom
A new threat to New England’s shellfish industry seems to be establishing itself more firmly, and regulators are trying to stay ahead of potentially…
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UMass Dartmouth Engineers Work To Advance Wave Energy Science
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth have been working to develop devices and computer codes that would help harness wave energy…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Who needs holiday presents when Rhode Island politics is the gift that keeps on giving? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Top 10 Stories Of 2017
We’re counting down the top 10 local news stories of 2017. Each day, we’ll post a new story. And we’ll reveal RIPR’s top story of 2017 on New Year’s Day.
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‘The Hurt Is Still There’: Clergy Abuse Survivors, Others React To Cardinal Law’s Death
Reaction to the death of Cardinal Bernard Law , the man who came to be the face of the sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, has been emotional,…
