The start of the month is an important time for Son Sam, a 62-year-old grandmother. That’s when she gets her food stamps. But this month, she didn’t get…
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This I Believe New England: Seeing Clearly
Most of us have discovered that we can be blindsided by life’s unpredictable, sometimes unbidden events: the doctor’s diagnosis we weren’t expecting, or…
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Change In Abuse Reporting Law Raises New Concerns Among Educators
The Providence Teachers Union is asking why so many teachers are being placed on administrative leave and facing investigations for abusing students….
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The Other Side Of Roxham Road: Canada Grapples With Border Refugees
Washington D.C. has ended a temporary residency program for almost 60,000 Haitians allowed to legally enter the United States following an earthquake in…
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Mass. School To Offer Gaming Classes For Future Casino Dealers
Registration is underway for a new gaming school for people looking to become table game dealers at MGM Springfield’s resort casino, which is scheduled…
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Snowy Owl Sightings Up In RI
Birders may catch a glimpse of more snowy owls this winter, as more than a dozen have already been spotted throughout Rhode Island since Thanksgiving….
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
More proof positive this week that Rhode Island politics *is* the gift that keeps on giving. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Brown University Eliminates Loans From Financial Aid
Starting next year, the Ivy League University won’t include loans as part of student aid packages. Instead, Brown will offer students scholarships,…
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Fleeing Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria, Two Sisters Settle In New Bedford
For weeks after Hurricane Maria, Cynthia and Vanessa Melendez were trapped in their village in Humacao, Puerto Rico. They had no water and were running…
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Lawmakers Look To Colorado For Lessons On Marijuana
The state commission set up to study the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana met again Wednesday. The panel heard from representatives from…
