While former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee’s presidential campaign didn’t pan out, his daughter’s Olympic campaign is a different story. Earlier…
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RI Veterans’ Voices: David Soby
In honor of Veterans Day, this week Rhode Island Public Radio is sharing stories from veterans in their own voices. Today we hear from David Soby, a 53…
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RI Veterans’ Voices: Jay McBride
In honor of Veterans Day, Rhode Island Public Radio is sharing stories from veterans this week. Today, we hear from Jay McBride, a Bristol resident who…
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Following Supreme Court Decision, RI’s Gay Rights Groups Refocus The Goal
Gay rights activists are asking how to re-focus their movement now that same-sex marriage is legal across the country. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Emily…
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Newport Third Graders Lobby For Official State Insect
A group of third graders in Newport hope to convince lawmakers to name an official state insect. The students at St. Michael’s Country Day School in…
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Newport’s Cliff Walk Gets High Tech Upgrades
Newport’s famous Cliff Walk is now smart-phone friendly. The tourist attraction has added 16 trail markers with quick response codes. Visitors can get…
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PawSox Opening Day At McCoy Stadium Tinged With Uncertainty
The Paw Sox play their home opener against Rochester Thursday evening at McCoy Stadium. With new owners planning to move the team, Pawtucket Mayor…
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Bristol Based Company Hoping To Help Set World Surfboard Record
Bristol-based engineering company helped build a surfboard that could set a world record. The board would be the world’s largest, at 42 feet long and 11…
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PC Hockey Celebration Shadowed By Earlier, Rowdier Gathering
Providence College holds a rally Tuesday celebrating the Friar’s first NCAA men’s hockey championship. The team’s captain and head coach addressed fans…
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Brown University Prof. Honored With Guggenheim Fellowship
Brown professor and author Christine Montross received a Guggenheim Fellowship this week. Montross is a professor of Psychiatry at Warren Alpert Medical…