After years of encouraging solar development, Vermont seems to be attracting the attention of national solar companies.
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More Traffic Light Cameras Could Be Coming To Providence
Providence drivers could soon see more cameras at traffic lights. The city council gave first passage to an ordinance Monday to install 20 new so-called…
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RI Audubon Society Records Nearly 300 Young Ospreys; Largest Number In 40 Years
A recent report from Audubon Society of Rhode Island, a wildlife conservation organization, recorded the highest number of osprey fledglings throughout…
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Controversial Burrillville Power Plant Opening At Least One Year Late
Invenergy, the company that wants to build a controversial, natural gas-fired power plant in Burrillville, is pushing back the plant’s start date by at…
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It’s The Law: Gov. Raimondo Signs Cellphone, Veteran Business And University Research Bills
A brief list of bills from the 2017 General Assembly session that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed so far:
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New England’s Biggest Fourth Of July Celebration To Be Presented In Boston
Boston today is hosting its 44th annual outdoor Boston Pops show and fireworks display, New England’s biggest Fourth of July celebration.
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TGIF: 14 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The budget awaits Senate approval, and the General Assembly could end its 2018 session in the week ahead. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column…
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Cliff Wood Hired As New Providence Foundation Executive Director
Cliff Wood, a former Providence city council member, director of the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy and longtime civic activist, has been…
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Former RIPTA Bus Driver Accused Of Stealing Fares
Providence Police arrested a former public bus driver, accused of stealing bus fares. The driver has been charged with felony embezzlement.
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In Downtown Providence, Reactions To The New Smoking Ban
It’s now illegal to smoke in the center of downtown Providence. Last week the City Council voted to override the mayor, banning smoking on street…