Why does everything just seem a little less dark when it snows? There’s actually a scientific reason for that. Snow is really great at reflecting light, so any time there is a covering of it …
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2/12/25
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There is no denying that public trust in institutions has reached a new sobering low in the last decade.
This unfortunate reality has been exacerbated by polarized political posturing, …
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2/5/25
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In a side capacity to my job as a local newspaper editor and writer, I’m also president of the Rhode Island Press Association. To people of a certain age, that name might sound stodgy and old, …
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By ETHAN SHOREY
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1/30/25
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The world's most vulnerable individuals face grave danger.
With a single signature, President Donald Trump has effectively shut the door on refugees, stripping countless innocent children and …
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By JUSTIN D. BIBEE
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1/30/25
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A shout out for good government policy is in order for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, which last week announced that a new program meant to help improve interactions between police …
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1/30/25
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A shout out for good government policy is in order for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, which last week announced that a new program meant to help improve interactions between police …
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1/29/25
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On a day when we marked the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., we watched a peaceful transfer of power as President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office for a second term.
We hope this …
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1/22/25
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While the dawn of a new year provides a new hope for continued progress in our state, one of the most persistent and complex challenges we face remains as daunting as ever. The lack of truly …
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1/9/25
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Most people have horror stories about emergency rooms. Whether in Boston, Washington or Los Angeles, the stories are appalling.
Gurneys, sometimes with critically ill patients, lined up and …
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By LLEWELLYN KING
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1/8/25
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It’s January, and I’m sure by now you’ve been bombarded with promotions and advertisements from gyms and fitness centers urging you to sign up with some version of the tired …
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By KAREN SANTILLI
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1/8/25
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Another year has come and gone in our beautiful state, and in just a few short days we will march into 2025 as we always do — full of excitement to be a small part of your lives as we strive to …
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12/31/24
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For the last year Peter Alviti has spent a lot of time talking about the Washington Bridge. And on Thursday Alviti was in front of the cameras again. But this time there wasn’t a word about the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/26/24
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A new retirement program available to workers in Rhode Island who currently aren’t offered such an opportunity will soon launch, and we believe it is a good example of proactive, responsible …
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12/18/24
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By the time you read this, we will have already hit double digits on the calendar for December, meaning that time is already running out for that holiday shopping. But this is no reason to panic, and …
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12/10/24
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We recently highlighted Johnson & Wales University’s trailblazing three-year degree program, which will launch in the fall of 2025 and be offered to students pursuing degrees in criminal …
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12/4/24
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The numbers are in regarding food insecurity in Rhode Island, and they are a sobering reminder of the reality faced by far too many of our fellow Rhode Islanders.
Hopefully, they will also serve …
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11/27/24
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The holidays are officially here, and you know what that means.
Yes, it is time to finally take out your air conditioners and grumble about the incoming cold weather. It’s a time-tested …
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11/20/24
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Last week, many millions of Americans woke up to learn the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and experienced a moment that surpassed disappointment and approached devastation. Many millions …
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11/13/24
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Now that the dust has settled on the outcome of the years-long probe into whether Governor Dan McKee abused his power as the state’s leading administrator while doling out a $50-million …
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11/6/24
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Cranston police found a body last week.
The man was homeless. He died outside.
For months, the homeless crisis in Cranston has been swelling.
Instead of working together, city council …
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11/6/24
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