Brown University plans to demolish several historic houses on Providence’s College Hill to make way for a new arts center. RIPR political analyst Scott…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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One Square Mile: New Bedford’s Scallop Industry Is Thriving, But Is It Sustainable?
Is the scallop fishery well-managed? Most people, including scallop fishermen, scientists, and environmentalists, had the same answer: yes.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Governor Campaign Off To Woeful Start
The Rhode Island governors’ race is getting underway. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the campaign’s negative start doesn’t bode well for…
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One Square Mile: Opioids In New Bedford’s Fishing Industry Pt. 2
(This the second part of a two-part story.) Andrew Dillon has had a front row seat to the opioid epidemic in New Bedford. His diner…
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One Square Mile: One Of The Biggest EPA Cleanups? New Bedford Harbor
The harbor is one of the largest EPA Superfund sites in the country, and a reminder of the city’s industrial waterfront. Clean-up of the harbor was…
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One Square Mile: One Of The Biggest EPA Cleanups? New Bedford Harbor
The harbor is one of the largest EPA Superfund sites in the country, and a reminder of the city’s industrial waterfront.
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One Square Mile: Touring New Bedford With Mayor Jon Mitchell
New Bedford’s mayor is a former federal prosecutor whose grandfather was a fisherman. As part of our series One Square Mile: New Bedford, Rhode Island…
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Rhode Island Joins Lawsuit Over Suspension Of ‘Clean Water Rule’
Eleven states, including four in New England, have sued the Trump Administration over its decision to suspend the 2015 “Clean Water Rule”. The Clean…
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One Square Mile: New Bedford’s Gamble On Offshore Wind Energy
For the past eight years, New Bedford has been advocating for offshore wind and preparing their port to service offshore wind projects. But why is the…