Farming is a growing industry in Rhode Island, with many new farmers starting small businesses. But when they don’t come from farming families, finding…
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Warren RI Named Great American Neighborhood
The town of Warren, Rhode Island has been named one of America’s 5 Great Neighborhoods. The American Planning Association on Monday recognized Warren’s…
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The Big Switch: Does Wind Energy Have A Future In Connecticut?
Wind power is about to go big-time in New England, with the opening of the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., located off the Rhode Island coast. And…
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Manufacturing Cast-Offs Inspire Classroom Teachers For The New School Year
Labor Day has come and gone, schools are back in session, and once again teachers are on the hunt for classroom supplies. Many of them will head…
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For Latinos, Diabetes Education Alone May Not Stem An Epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly a third of Americans are pre-diabetic. Many more are already diabetic.
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Elorza Opposes National Grid’s Proposed LNG Facility
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is opposing National Grid’s proposal to build a natural gas liquefaction facility at Field’s Point in Providence.
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New England Farmers Deal With Drought, Climate Change
This summer in the Northeast, if you happen to have had an irrigation system on your farm, your crop fields might have been just fine, or not. “We just…
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Washington County Fair Marks 50 Years Of Livestock Competitions And More
The Washington County Fair turns 50 on Wednesday, and the anniversary festivities begin with a birthday cake eating contest. As you might expect, the…
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Block Island Wind Farm Enters Final Construction Phase
Four of five turbines that will produce energy off the coast of Block Island later this fall have been completely installed. If the weather cooperates,…
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Providence’s Olneyville Neighborhood Welcomes New Urban Farm
A new urban farm in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood opens today. It’s the fifth urban farm created by the nonprofit Southside Community Land Trust.