The Internet has revolutionized communications in the 21 st Century. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this open communication system is…
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Artscape: RI’s Poet Laureate Wants To Weave Poetry Into Daily Life
November marks the one-year anniversary for Rhode Island’s poet laureate, Tina Cane. Cane is a teacher as well as a published poet, and for this month’s…
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Brown University Graduate Students Protest GOP Tax Plan
A few dozen graduate students at Brown University participated in a nationwide walkout Wednesday to protest the Republican tax plan making its way…
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This I Believe New England: Hope
Hope. It’s what keeps us going when storm clouds move into our lives, in those darkest moments when there seems to be no glimmer of light. Hope. The…
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Pawtucket, Central Falls Mayors Expected At Public Hearing On Plans To Close Hospital
The Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking public input at a meeting Monday evening on Care New England Health System’s plan to close Memorial…
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Indian Tech Company Infosys Plans To Add 500 Jobs In RI Over 5 Years
The India-based tech company Infosys plans to add 500 new jobs in Rhode Island over the next five years while creating its first U.S. hub for digital…
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Looking For A Green Way To Heat Your Home? Try A Wood Pellet Stove
New research from the University of New Hampshire says the greenest way to heat your home this winter is a wood pellet stove.
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To Predict Storm Power Outages, Build Better Models
Following the October storm that cut power to thousands of customers, researchers say it may be time to devise new models to predict storm outages….
