One of the principals of the new Pawtucket Red Sox ownership has died abruptly and was laid to rest over the weekend.. RIPR Political Analyst Scott…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
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Memorial Day Weekend To See Highest Travel Volume In 10 Years
About 33 million people nationwide will travel this Memorial Day weekend by car, according to AAA. Robert Sinclair, AAA’s Northeast region spokesman,…
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Providence Foundation Supports Downtown PawSox Stadium
Citing economic benefits, the foundation’s Board of Trustees have voted to endorse the proposed relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium…
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Following The Death Of President Jim Skeffington, PawSox Fate In The Air
Jim Skeffington, the president of the PawSox died unexpectedly on Sunday after collapsing while jogging near his home in Barrington. As a Providence…
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Grassroots Providence Procession Draws Attention To Water Issues
A group of artists, scientists, educators, and residents who want to promote the health of urban ponds will march in a parade later today in Providence…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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New Efforts Announced To Boost Atlantic Salmon Populations
In regional news, the Gulf of Maine Atlantic salmon, known as the “king of fish,” is one of eight marine species most at risk for extinction in the near…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Streetcar No One Desires
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but can the city afford…
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A Providence Trolley? Seriously Mayor Elorza?
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but…. Wouldn’t it be…