A new public pier in Providence is helping to bring visitors back to Fields Point. And it already has some devoted fans.
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Warwick Sewer Authority Finishes Repairs On Collapsed Sewer Line
The Warwick Sewer Authority has finished repairing a collapsed sewer pipe that spilled about 300,000 gallons of sewage into Buckeye Brook last month.
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After Warwick Sewer Line Collapse, RIDEM Modifies Shellfishing Closure In Narragansett Bay
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has reduced the area in Upper Narragansett Bay that has been closed off to shellfishing to just a two-mile stretch along Warwick’s coast. On Sunday, Aug. 26, the Warwick Sewer Authority discovered 300,000 gallons of sewage had spilled into Buckeye Brook. The DEM closed off all of Upper […]
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Gov. Raimondo Maps Out RI’s Clean Energy Future
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced her plans for the state’s clean energy future on Tuesday.
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Tourism Officials Expect Strong Summer From July 4th And Beyond
Evan Smith, President of Discover Newport, said tourism in the Ocean State is booming this July 4th week, and he expects that trend to continue in the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Bristol’s 233rd Fourth of July Celebration
Narragansett Bay is alive with sails, the spectacular sunsets burst into pink and plum streaks and fireworks flash and linger across the night sky.
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Activist Plans To Swim Entire Length Of Narragansett Bay
On Tuesday, a clean water advocate will announce his plans to swim the entire length of Narragansett Bay. Christopher Swain will swim from Point Judith…
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RWU President Don Farish To Retire in 2019
Donald J. Farish, who as president of Roger Williams University since 2011 has been credited with expanding programs and redefining the school for the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…