Plans by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to build a casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, will not affect Twin River’s quest to create a so-called “convenience…
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RI Delegation Seeks More Details About Marine Monuments Proposal
Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have asked President Obama to share details about his plans to designate areas off the New England coast as a…
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PawSox Rule Out I-195 Land For Stadium; Team to Scout Other Sites In RI & Possibly Elsewhere
The Pawtucket Red Sox officially pronounced dead Saturday night their quest to build a ballpark on part of the former I-195 land in Providence, an…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column.
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DEM Scientists Look Into Dying Schools Of Fish
Scientists from the Department of Environmental Management are investigating fish die-offs in the Seekonk River and Pawtuxet Cove.
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Brown Football Opens Against Bryant; Harvard Visits URI
College football returns to Rhode Island in a big way Saturday. Brown launches its 138th season at home against Bryant. Rhode Island plays its home…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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Monday Kicks Off Expected Three-Day Heatwave
Kids may be returning to school, but summer weather is hanging on. Monday is the start of a three-day heat wave. Temperatures are expected to hit about…
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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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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Judge Berman’s decision arrives in time to salvage a disappointing sports season in New England, as, meanwhile, the future home of the PawSox hangs in…