The medical examiner’s office is testing human remains uncovered at a construction site adjacent to St. James Chapel in Charlestown. The property once…
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Future Of Connecticut’s Clean Energy Program Is In Question
Connecticut is home to several fuel cell manufacturers whose products are competitive on the global market. But state officials still overlooked fuel…
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Block Island Wind Farm Is Officially Online
The nation’s first offshore wind farm is officially connected to the electric grid, Deepwater Wind announced today.
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Deepwater Wind Announces Plans For Maryland Wind Farm Project
The new wind farm would be located off the coast, about 17 nautical miles northeast of Ocean City, Maryland. If approved, construction for the project -…
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The Pulse: In Recovery On A Secluded Island Off The Cape Cod Coast
About a dozen miles off the coast of Cape Cod sits a rustic island named Penikese — part of the Elizabeth island chain. A hundred years ago, Penikese…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Religion And The Forgotten Anniversary Of JFK’s Murder
A divisive election and Rhode Island’s legacy of organized crime have gotten lots of media attention lately. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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No Coffee, No Flour, No Olive Oil, It’s Not The First Thanksgiving, It’s Eating Local
What if you could only eat food grown within a few miles of your home for the next ten days? For most of us, that would mean no bread, no coffee, and no…
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Assessing Environmental Impacts Of The Block Island Wind Farm
Fishermen and scientists are trying to understand how the Block Island Wind Farm may affect fish in Rhode Island waters. This week Rhode Island Public…
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RI Fishermen, Scientists Study Impact Of Offshore Wind Farm On Fisheries
The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island will start producing electricity any day now. It’s a pilot project that will change…
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RhodyVotes ’16: RI Republicans Face A Challenge Increasing Legislative Ranks
Democrats have dominated the General Assembly since the 1930s. So will an angry electorate produce Republican gains on Smith Hill? Let’s start in House…