When she was Rhode Island’s state general treasurer, Gina Raimondo led a successful campaign to overhaul the state’s pension system. As she pursues a…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Addieville East Farm, A Love Story
Addieville East Farm in Burrillville, Rhode Island is a haven for sport hunting, and has gained an international reputation. And as part of our Series…
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One Square Mile Burrillville: Wright’s Farm Draws Crowds With Chicken Dinners
If there’s an epicenter of eating chicken in Rhode Island, it’s got to be Wright’s Farm in Burrillville. Frank Galleshaw the 3rd oversees this…
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Providence Food Icon George Germon, Co-Owner Of Al Forno, Has Died
George Germon, who co-created with his wife Johanne Killeen the landmark Providence restaurant Al Forno, died Tuesday, following an illness. In 1980,…
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Red Sox Manager John Farrell: Feeling Grateful
One day after learning his non-Hodgkins lymphoma is in remission, Red Sox Manager John Farrell says he is feeling grateful. During a Friday afternoon…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The leaves are falling, and fight over truck tolls remains hot and heavy. So thanks for stopping by for my weekend roundup. As always, your tips and…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Hayfields and Fireflies
The natural beauty and challenges that surround us are chock-full of lessons about life’s fragility and its complex interconnectedness. As Shakespeare…
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DEM Begins White Rock Dam Removal Along Pawcatuck River
Work is underway to remove the White Rock Dam on the Pawcatuck River, along the Rhode Island/Connecticut border.The dam was built in 1940. The White…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Needs Greater Emphasis on Teaching History in Schools
Students head to classrooms this week in the annual back-to-school ritual. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this should be the year our public…
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2015: A Bad Year For River Herring
Fisheries managers and conservationists are concerned about this year’s sharp drop in migrating river herring at most river runs in the state. Some…