Editorial: Keeping Hasbro in Rhode Island
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien’s frantic concern is understandable. He has seen his city’s Memorial Hospital close. And he has watched
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Five New England Haunted Houses to Visit
By Carla Charter Mark Twain House Hartford, Connecticut The Twain house is a literary landmark. It may also be a
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Rhode Island Includes Teacher Absenteeism Indicator in ESSA Plan
While 28 states have designated the reduction of “chronic absenteeism” among students as school quality indicators in their ESSA plans,
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Massachusetts couple dies after being swept to sea while fishing in Rhode Island
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Rhode Island officials have identified the Massachusetts couple who died after being swept into the sea while
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Letters by Rhode Island Founder Roger Williams on Display
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Letters written by Rhode Island founder Roger Williams will be on display at the university that bears his
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URI Scientists Plan to Monitor Health of Narragansett Bay
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island plans to deploy an array of instruments in Narragansett Bay for a new
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Rhode Island Public Transit deploying electric buses using VW settlement
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is deploying three 40′ Proterra Catalyst E2 electric buses. Rhode Island received $14.4
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Rhode Island Yacht Club Damaged by Fire
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — A fire has forced a Rhode Island yacht club to close down temporarily for repairs. The blaze at
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The Well-Read New Englander – God, War & Providence
God, War and Providence By James A. Warren As many had, I first learned of Roger Williams in history class,
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World Beer Cup Gold Medal Award Winner Now Available in Cans
BRANFORD, Conn., Oct. 9, 2018 — Stony Creek Brewery’s Dock Time Laid Back Amber Lager is now available in six packs
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