The law passed earlier this year was challenged by a national law firm on behalf of a group of coastal property owners who say it violates the U.S. Constitution.
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A New Bedford teenager’s 21-hour days
Underage and Unprotected: How a migrant teen tried to juggle going to high school and working overnights at a seafood processor.
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In the era of fentanyl, treating opioid addiction may mean a higher dose
In recent years, as fentanyl has flooded the market, people who use illicit opioids have developed a higher tolerance. A new study suggests that the opioid substitutes used to treat those people may need to be increased.
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Advocates call on Rhode Island to fix systemic discrimination in public contracting
A letter sent to the governor’s office Monday pointed to “significant inequalities” in the state’s hiring process, demanding that officials increase access for minority- and women- owned businesses. Gov. McKee’s office says they’ve taken steps to address the issue.
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Underage and Unprotected: Migrant teens worked in risky jobs in New Bedford seafood processing plants
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating possible violations of child labor, overtime pay, and anti-retaliation laws at two processors and one Rhode Island-based staffing agency
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Families ride out the storm during the 60th Camp-O-Rama at Sachuest Beach
Hurricane Lee largely bypassed Rhode Island this weekend. For a group of campers at Sachuest Beach, the storm wouldn’t have made a difference.
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South Coast and Rhode Island play it safe ahead of possible weekend storms
Heavy winds and high surf are expected as Hurricane Lee appears poised to pass by southern New England without a direct hit.
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Newport Orthodox congregation can remain at Touro Synagogue while they appeal an eviction order
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge says a local Orthodox congregation due to be evicted from Touro Synagogue in Newport can remain there as tenants for a limited amount of time.
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Hurricane Lee is on its way. Here’s how to prepare
Hurricane Lee is moving north, and parts of coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts could see some effects this weekend. Sara Porter, Public Information Officer with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, offers some tips on how residents can prepare.
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Rhode Island closes parks near Glocester due to deadly mosquito-borne disease
Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been identified in Rhode Island and its neighboring states. Climate change is leading to more mosquito-friendly days, meaning there are more chances for disease to be contracted. To try to prevent this, Rhode Island has closed some recreational areas.