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Hunting trolls in Rhode Island
HomeNewsHere.com - Massachusetts
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Trolls have invaded Rhode Island. Real, giant and charming, the Thomas Dambo trolls have taken over the woodlands and wetlands of the Ocean State and you simply must make plans to visit all of them. Dambo, a world-renowned installation artist,...
Rhode Island Weather for September 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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September 13, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Early morning will be clear to mostly clear, in the early 50s. As the day moves along the skies will go from partly sunny to mostly sunny to sunny, with some clouds in the afternoon. Highs around mid 70s by noon,...
Rhode Island Weather for September 12, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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September 12, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Pleasant weather to be expected for this Friday, too – much like yesterday. High pressure in command, mainly just high cirrus and a few scattered fair weather cumulus to tolerate. Highs in the mid 70’s and lows in...
Whitehouse vs. the White House: A Rhode Island Democrat emerges as a top Trump antagonist
The Gazette - Colorado
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When Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred to a minimum security facility in early August, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) wanted to know why. Roughly one week after meetings with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell was “suddenly transferred...
What are the biggest challenges facing farmers in Rhode Island?
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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September 12, 2025
When people think of states where farming and agriculture is big business, Rhode Island probably isn’t top of mind. But the Ocean State is home to poultry and dairy farms, nurseries and greenhouses, and aquaculture. And while consumer demand for...
Rhode Island officials condemn violence following Charlie Kirk’s death
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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September 11, 2025
Elected officials and political activists in Rhode Island responded to the murder of GOP organizer Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday by denouncing political violence. In an unusual joint statement, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode...
Rhode Island officials announce additional detection of West Nile virus in East Providence
WJAR - Rhode Island
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island health and environmental officials said they have confirmed additional detection of West Nile virus in East Providence. According to officials, the virus was found in mosquito samples collected last...
Rhode Island Weather for September 11, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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September 11, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Pleasant weather to be expected for our Thursday, High pressure in command, mainly just high cirrus and a few scattered fair weather cumulus to tolerate. Highs in the mid 70’s and lows in the mid 50’s with a...
A winter of discontent? Rhode Island ratepayers, advocates urge regulators to reject proposed utility hikes
Renewable Energy World
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September 11, 2025
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current You wouldn’t think people were all that upset about winter utility bills judging by the crowd gathered Tuesday night before the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC). There were no signs, no shouting,...
Rhode Island's 'best' consignment shop, and gym, call Rumford home
East Bay RI - Rhode Island
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By Ethan Hartley This is Part III of a series featuring the East Providence businesses named “the best” in Rhode Island according to ‘Rhode Island Monthly’. Read Part I here, and then read Part II here. There’s something about the approaching of...
Rhode Island coalition to host seventh annual stormwater innovation expo
What's Up Newp - Rhode Island
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September 10, 2025
The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition will host its seventh annual Stormwater Innovation Expo on Oct. 8, bringing together environmental professionals and community leaders to address climate resilience challenges facing the Ocean State....
Sensible Path for Rhode Island’s Future Paved Over by Conspiracy Theories
ecoRI News - Rhode Island
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September 10, 2025
Rhode Island, a dozen years ago, created a road map that offered a chance for a better and more just future. The initiative, which a legion of people poured countless hours into developing, was set aflame by unhinged allegations and conspiracy...
Rhode Island Weather for September 10, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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September 10, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure off the southern New England coast will fore showers our way from the wee hours of the morning off and on through the afternoon. Winds out of the northeast will be gusting to 30 mph, a damp and blustery...
URI launches study abroad program honoring late Newport resident Earl Smith
What's Up Newp - Rhode Island
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September 13, 2025
The University of Rhode Island launched its inaugural Earl N. Smith III Cabo Verde Study Abroad Program this summer, honoring a beloved former assistant dean who was a Newport resident, according to URI. Eleven URI students traveled to Cabo Verde...
Climate-altered’ Pacific could see conflict between tuna fishing and deep-sea mining
Pacific News Service
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By Eternity Uwaifo Climate change may push tuna into a potential hotspot of deep-sea mining interest in the eastern Pacific, new research finds. Countries and companies could soon begin extracting rare metals used in a range of consumer...
Rhode Island, Connecticut sue over wind farm project halt
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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September 9, 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Connecticut, Rhode Island and the developer of an offshore wind farm that would power 350,000 homes in the two states said Thursday that they’re suing the Trump administration for stopping the nearly completed project. Rhode...
How Rhode Island’s T. F. Green became America’s fastest growing airport in 2025
International Airport Review
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September 10, 2025
Iftikhar Ahmad, CEO of Rhode Island’s T. F. Green International Airport, writes exclusively for International Airport Review, about how the airport has transformed into America’s fastest-growing airport this year, driven by strategic growth, smart...
Rhode Island Weather for September 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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September 9, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another awesome day with abundant sunshine and dry pleasant air. Lows in the low 50’s and afternoon highs in the lower 70’s with a light northeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts,...
Rhode Island Rallies Past Stony Brook 31-17 After Weather Delay
Newport Buzz - Rhode Island
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September 7, 2025
Last updated:September 9, 2025 Rhode Island overcame a two-hour-and-45-minute weather delay and a 10-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Stony Brook 31-17 Saturday night. After a special teams turnover set up a Stony Brook touchdown, the Rams...
Infamous Rhode Island home from The Conjuring to be auctioned off on Halloween
The Independent
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September 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...