The oldest Matschie’s tree kangaroo in the country, Paul, has passed away due to complications from heart issues at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence.
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Racing To Beat Superbugs: Study Shows Promise
A research team led by Rhode Island Hospital’s chief of infectious diseases has discovered a new class of antibiotics that could one day help fight…
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U.S. Census Test Run Underway In RI; Here’s Why It Matters
Rhode Islanders have a financial stake in a current test of the U.S. Census, according to Common Cause of RI executive director John Marion.
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Sailor Lost At Sea Competing In Around-The-World Volvo Ocean Race
British sailor John Fisher went overboard as his boat traversed the South Pacific west of Cape Horn. He was reported lost at sea by race officials…
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Plan To Save Endangered Whales Faces Pushback From Lobster Industry
The endangered North Atlantic right whale population took a big hit last year, with a record number killed by fishing gear entanglements and ship…
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RI Attorney General Sues EPA For Delayed Enforcement Of Air Quality Rule
Rhode Island’s attorney general is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for delaying enforcement of an air quality regulation aimed at…
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RI Officials: National Grid’s October Storm Response Was Inadequate
National Grid’s response to power outages caused by a major storm last October was too slow, causing a 36-hour delay in power restoration, according to…
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RI Considers Bill To Help DACA Recipients
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow DACA recipients to get drivers licenses and work permits, even if their federal status…
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What’s Behind The Recent Frenzy Of Health Care Deals?
Two Connecticut-based health insurance companies are rushing into the pharmacy business. Hartford-based Aetna said in December it would merge with CVS,…
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Kennedy’s Profile On The Rise As Democrats Push To Retake The House
ATTLEBORO — Considering his famous last name, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III has kept a relatively low profile.
