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Tuesday, May 7

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???????? It’s school bond day in four Rhode Island communities

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Voters in Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton are heading to the polls to decide on a $150 million school bond to build three new elementary schools within the Chariho Regional School District.

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In this lovely Rhode Island fire district, an ugly dispute over cabanas and voting rights won’t end

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Warring factions in the coastal Bonnet Shores Fire District can’t agree on who should get to vote in its elections.

Affordable housing or land preservation is a false choice. Rhode Island must address these critical needs together.

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We stand at a proverbial crossroads — to build more or conserve more. The directors of local housing and land preservation nonprofits ask, What if there was a third option?

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Pro-Palestinian protesters retake MIT encampment, occupy building at Rhode Island School of Design

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology retook a barricaded encampment, those at the Rhode Island School of Design occupied a building, and Columbia University said its university-wide commencement…

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World News | Pro-Palestinian Protesters Retake MIT Encampment, Occupy Building at Rhode Island School of Design

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A Monday deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to leave an encampment at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cleared many demonstrators only to have the site retaken while…

Pro-Palestinian protesters retake MIT encampment, occupy building at Rhode Island School of Design

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology retook a barricaded encampment, those at the Rhode Island School of Design occupied a building, and Columbia University said its university-wide commencement…

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Protesters Occupy Building at Rhode Island School of Design

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The takeover escalated protests that began outside the building last week. It’s one of the few schools where students have occupied a building.

Monday, May 6

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5 key takeaways from the 2024 Rhode Island Kids Count factbook

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The factbook breaks down all of the most important health, education, and employment statistics for families and children in Rhode Island.

Friday, May 3

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Children in need of Early Intervention services cannot afford to wait. Rhode Island must do better.

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With hundreds of children on waitlists, here’s what legislators can do this session to further stabilize Early Intervention, and ensure that our youngest learners receive these federally mandated services as quickly as possible.

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His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.

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Lifelong angler William Sisson remembers fishing from open docks as a kid, from places more difficult to access nowadays.

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The fierce debate over Rhode Island Independence Day

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You’ve probably heard by now that the Independent Man statue is back at the State House, and looking shinier than ever. Just in time for Rhode Island Independence Day, which is Saturday. Sort of.

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These are the unwritten rules of Rhode Island

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Whether you’re brand new to Rhode Island or you’ve lived in the Ocean State all your life, you’ve probably learned that we do things a little differently here.

Thursday, May 2

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: May 3-10

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This week: Food truck Fridays, music awards, Cinco de Mayo, Lyle Lovett, and more!

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AdCare Rhode Island Unveils Plans for New Addition After Devastating Fire

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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Rhode Island, a leading addiction treatment center, announced today its plans to rebuild following a devastating fire in April of 2021. Construction on the new addition began…

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Emissions from buildings are a threat and an opportunity for Rhode Island

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To meet Act on Climate mandates and build a climate-resilient state, Rhode Island must reduce emissions from existing buildings and new construction. The Building Decarbonization Act sets us up to do just that, write two state legislators…

Wednesday, May 1

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How Nelson Taylor’s Revolutionary Approach Is Reaching New Heights in Rhode Island Real Estate

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In the world of real estate, innovation and adaptability are not just advantageous—they’re essential. With its unique blend of historic architecture, miles of beaches, quaint towns, and a progressive population, Rhode Island presents a…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police

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A Boston man accused of attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping their 6-month-old infant, and stealing her vehicle was arrested in Rhode Island after attacking a state trooper, police said.

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Is Helena Foulkes running for governor of Rhode Island again?

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The former CVS exec who finished second to Governor McKee in the 2022 Democratic primary says she hasn’t made up her mind about running for governor in 2026, but she sure seems to be comfortable with asking her supporters for campaign…