An arctic blast is sweeping through southern New England. It’s bringing gusty winds and dangerously frigid temperatures. The National Weather Service…
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RI’s Homeless Especially Vulnerable As Temperatures Plunge
As temperatures sink in Rhode Island, the state’s homeless population is especially vulnerable. Thermometers are expected to hover well below freezing…
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R.I.P. Statehouse Reporter Jim Baron
There was a sad note at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon as the 2015 General Assembly opened the legislative session: Conspicuously missing…
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Bishop Tobin Offers Suggestions To Keep Flu At Bay
We’re in the midst of flu season. It’s officially been declared widespread by the state health department. And Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin is urging…
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The Gamm’s “Morality Play” A Raucous, Roiling Time of Murder and Madness
Written by artistic director Tony Estrella, from the award-winning novel by British expatriate Barry Unsworth, “Morality Play” sweeps through a raucous…
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Raimondo Says She’s Ready to Take on Rhode Island’s Problems
Gina Raimondo’s long path to the top job in Rhode Island politics culminated when she was sworn in Tuesday as the state’s first female governor….
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Discovering One’s Passion
Parenting is a very tricky proposition, filled with lots of surprises – some pleasant and some, well, not so much . . . surprises that aren’t addressed…
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Raimondo pledges to work for better economy as she takes office
Continuing the themes of her gubernatorial campaign, Gov. Gina Raimondo took office as Rhode Island’s first female governor this afternoon with a pledge…
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Gina Raimondo Sworn In As Rhode Island’s First Female Governor
Gov. Gina Raimondo was sworn in as the state’s first female governor Tuesday afternoon on the states of the state capitol. A small crowd braved the cold…
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At The Crossroads: CVS Inks Exclusive Deal With Gilead For Hep C Drugs
Woonsocket-based pharmacy giant CVS has signed a deal with drug maker Gilead to offer its hepatitis C drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni, exclusively, for…