Supporters and opponents of using public borrowing to help build a new PawSox stadium squared off Tuesday night at Tolman High School in Pawtucket.
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To Restore Healthy Rivers, Conservationists Find Success Removing Small Dams
Unlike large hydropower dams, where there’s often serious political and emotional resistance to removal, conservationists are finding many landowners of…
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Jane Goodall Spreads Message Of Hope For The Environment
Jane Goodall, renowned chimp expert and conservationist, spread her message of hope for the environment during a lecture Tuesday in front of nearly 5…
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RI Gov. Raimondo Appoints First-Ever Chief Resiliency Officer
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has created a new position called “chief resiliency officer” to help the Ocean State better prepare for climate change.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Environmental Journalist On RI’s Leaded Drinking Water Problem
Providence Water, which supplies about 60 percent of Rhode Island’s drinking water, has made efforts to raise awareness about lead in the water supply.
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Paolino Seeks Tax Reduction On Fleet Building, Citing Conditions In Kennedy Plaza
Update: The Providence board of Tax Assessment Review today denied Paolino’s appeal. Next stop, says Paolino: Superior Court. Joseph R. Paolino Jr, the…
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Labor Unions, Activists Protest Racism During Labor Day Rally, March
A couple hundred union workers, local activists and concerned Rhode Islanders protested racism Monday during a rally and march to the Statehouse in…
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RI Wastewater Treatment Authority To Reach 100% Renewable Energy By 2018
Rhode Island’s largest wastewater treatment authority is close to being powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
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Lifespan Reports $14.4 Million In Operating Earnings
Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital system, is reporting strong operating earnings as rival Care New England continues to lose money.