Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017! Welcome to my last TGIF column of 2016, and thanks for following my reports throughout the year. As usual, your…
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The Pulse: Colleges Face Surge in Reports of Anxiety, Depression Among Students
For college students, the academic year is well underway. Students have spent the first semester making new friends and adjusting to classes and dorm…
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Mercury Levels in Gulf of Maine Tuna on the Decline
There’s some good news for sushi lovers. A new report finds that over an 8-year period, mercury levels in Gulf of Maine tuna declined 2 percent a year —…
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In Vermont, A New Resettlement Community Prepares For The Arrival Of Refugees
Part 3 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” Next month, a mix of Syrian and Iraqi refugees will begin arriving in…
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Business Leaders Say Immigration Can Stem New England’s Workforce Shortage
Part 1 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” New England is facing a demographic crisis: its people are getting…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes to all for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Audio Postcard: Rhode Islanders Look Fondly On Their Holiday Traditions
The holidays are a time for family, faith, food and lights. At least, that’s what you told us when we asked for your holiday traditions, and what gets…
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Top 10 Stories of 2016
We’re counting down the top 10 Rhode Island new stories of 2016. 1. In the 2016 presidential sweepstakes, Rhode Island voters went with the outsiders…
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Providence Charter School Group Gets Expansion Approval From State Education Council
The State Council on Elementary and Post-Secondary Education voted Tuesday to allow a major proposed expansion of the charter school system, Achievement…
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Commentary: Rep. Morgan’s ‘War On Christmas’ Legislation
In this season of peace and good will to all, now comes RI House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, R-West Warwick, to rip down the mistletoe, knock over…