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Globe panel explores big ideas on R.I. transit, hospitals, college affordability

Nearly 150 people turned out for the Globe panel discussion titled “Rhode Map Live: Charting Rhode Island’s Future.”

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Rhode Islanders lament the demise of the Dunkin’ double-cup
Double-cupping seems to have originated in Rhode Island, where it remains very popular. Change will be tough.

To usher in the end of foam cups, Dunkin’ promotes a conscious un-cup-ling
By the end of the month, foam will be gone from Dunks’ shops throughout New England. And so will the quirky local custom of double-cupping.

5 key takeaways from R.I.’s new school report cards

Rhode Island just released its second round of report cards on every public school in the state, assigning ratings of between one and five stars to each school based on test scores and graduation rates as well as other key factors like student and teacher absenteeism.

R.I. is getting more open government complaints than ever. Is that good or bad news?

The number of statewide complaints alleging Access to Public Records Act and Open Meetings Act violations has already reached 150.

Tuition increases on tap at all of R.I.’s public colleges

The state’s three higher education institutions would raise tuition between 2.6 percent and 7.1 percent next year.

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The hands of time are almost still in Watch Hill

The moneyed village in the southwestern-most corner of the Ocean State has proudly clung to its gentle pace for more than a century.
Magna cum laude lodging: Providence’s hippest new hotel is the GraduateRhode Island via the Wayback MachineThe treasures of Block IslandHow Pawtucket, R.I., came to celebrate dragon boat racing

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R.I.’s fascinating history on impeachment

As the House Intelligence Committee holds its first televised impeachment inquiry hearing this morning, there is little doubt where Rhode Island’s congressional delegation stands when it comes to ousting President Trump.

Rhode Island municipalities sue over new public employee contracts law

Sixteen Rhode Island municipalities announced Tuesday they’re suing the governor and legislative leaders over a new law that automatically extends expired municipal worker and teacher contracts.

Brown University student’s touching ‘Jeopardy!’ answer leads to emotional moment for Alex Trebek

The moment unfolded during an episode that aired Monday night. A video of the response has since been widely shared online.

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It sure sounds like pro soccer is coming to Pawtucket

It looks like Pawtucket won’t go too long without a professional sports team.

Here are the 2019 SAT results for every school in R.I.

Check out how each school performed.

R.I. environmental officer opened fire after being hit by dirt bike, police say

Environmental police say the officer was enforcing a ban on dirt bikes at Big River Management Area in West Greenwich, R.I., when he was hit.

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Are Providence leaders having second thoughts about the school takeover?

It has only been 11 days since the state took control of Providence schools, but some city leaders are already upset with how things are going.

‘Rhode Island is a diamond in the rough,’ founder of Providence jewelry business says

Suzanne Ellis Wernevi, founder and CEO of Luna & Stella fine jewelry in Providence. says education is key to the state’s success.

Rhode Island officer arrested after allegedly walking off with casino patron’s wallet

David Bradley, 59, of North Providence was allegedly seen in security footage picking up a wallet from the floor of the casino in Lincoln, R.I., where its owner had dropped it, and walking out.

Woman dies, another injured after falling down bar steps in Westerly, R.I.

A Rhode Island woman has died after falling down a set of concrete stairs at a bar in Westerly.

Former North Providence superintendent pleads no contest to embezzlement for misuse of credit card

Bridget Morisseau on Friday pleaded no contest to embezzlement for misuse of a school-issued credit card.


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