A new threat to New England’s shellfish industry seems to be establishing itself more firmly, and regulators are trying to stay ahead of potentially…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Who needs holiday presents when Rhode Island politics is the gift that keeps on giving? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Top 10 Stories Of 2017
We’re counting down the top 10 local news stories of 2017. Each day, we’ll post a new story. And we’ll reveal RIPR’s top story of 2017 on New Year’s Day.
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George Graboys: 1932-2017
George Graboys was my hero, not because during his 23 years as chairman, chief executive and president he managed Citizens to the big leagues of Rhode…
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A Tougher 21st Century Elm Makes A Comeback
There are thousands of Elm Streets in America, but not many surviving elms, for which the streets were named. Starting in the mid-20th century, Dutch…
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PawSox Cool To Revised Senate Stadium Legislation
The Pawtucket Red Sox management says it has concerns with and is not ready to get behind a revised stadium financing plan floated last week by the…
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Mass. School To Offer Gaming Classes For Future Casino Dealers
Registration is underway for a new gaming school for people looking to become table game dealers at MGM Springfield’s resort casino, which is scheduled…
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Live Free? Die? Decades-Old Fight Over NH Motto To Get Supreme Court Shout-Out
George and Maxine Maynard have what you might call a complicated relationship with New Hampshire’s state motto.
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As PawSox Talks Continue, Local Developer Urges Revitalizing Downtown Pawtucket
A Pawtucket property owner is urging city leaders to include downtown improvement in the plan to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox.
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Report: Rhode Island Death Rate Among Top in U.S.
Rhode Island has the ninth-highest rate of deaths in the nation from drugs, alcohol and suicides, according to a report released Tuesday by the…