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Rhode Island College celebrates opening of state-of-the-art cybersecurity range
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WJAR - Rhode Island
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island College's Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art cybersecurity range. The cyber range is used to simulate cyberattack scenarios in a controlled...
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Rhode Island DEM officials crack down on poaching violations
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WJAR - Rhode Island
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Rhode Island Division of Fish and Wildlife Outdoor Education are warning of poaching violations. Officials said a Burrillville resident was fined $1,000, lost hunting privileges for a...
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Rhode Island Weather for October 16, 2025 – it’s a “B-” Day!
Morning: Cool and brisk with clear to mostly sunny skies. Winds will pick up from the north, gusting around 20–30 mph. Temps will start in the low 40s °F. Afternoon: Mostly sunny and breezy, with the wind continuing to be felt, especially inland....
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The strategy behind Trump’s climate catchphrase, the ‘Green New Scam’
The phrase that has come to define the Trump administration’s message on climate change was born in Durham, New Hampshire, on December 16, 2023. Flanked by flannel-clad supporters holding “Live free or die” signs, then-candidate Trump wished the...
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Join URI’s Metcalf Institute for a conversation on climate change, public health, and food equity
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 15, 2025 – The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute wraps up its Annual Public Lecture Series this month with “Equity on the Table: A Conversation about Public Health, Food Access, and Climate Change” on Thursday,...
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Toxics Use Reduction Institute to Launch Vapor Degreasing Hub with Environmental Protection Agency Grant
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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10/14/2025 Media Contact: Katie Daly, Toxics Use Reduction Institute communications and outreach manager, Katie_Daly@uml.edu LOWELL, Massachusetts – To better protect the environment and public health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
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Rhode Island Weather for October 15, 2025 – a “B-” Day
Morning will kick off under mostly cloudy skies with cool air still lingering — temps around the low 40s °F, gradually warming as the day begins. Afternoon, expect the cloud cover to hold steady, limiting sunshine, but temperatures should still...
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A wind-chilled start to Thursday, with the chance for some unsettled weather along the coast
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Temperatures rose to the low to mid-60s across Greater Boston on Wednesday afternoon, marking the warmest day over the past week and boosting the monthly average temperature — now over 2 degrees warmer than normal. If October wraps up with...
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RI environmental police fine several hunters on poaching-related charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is reminding hunters to keep their hunting licenses and permits up to date. They’re also reminding hunters that poaching will come with consequences. After nearly a...
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Rhode Island Weather for Oct. 14, 2025 – a “C” day
Morning begins on a damp note, with overcast skies, patchy fog, and light sprinkles early on. Conditions may feel a bit dreary but mild, with temps climbing slowly. In the afternoon, clouds will persist and the chance for light rain or drizzle...
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Rhode Island Continues Mulling Over Ending Its Online Sports Betting Monopoly
Rhode Island continues to contemplate ending its online sports betting monopoly and liberalizing the market in order to capitalize on the growing demand for wagering products. Rhode Island Operates Online Betting Under a Monopoly Model Ever since...
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BankFive executive wins Rhode Island Bankers Association Women & Allies award
FALL RIVER – BankFive Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Johnk was honored by the Rhode Island Bankers Association with the 2025 Women and Allies award at the association’s annual banking conference, the bank...
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BankFive's Christina Johnk earns Rhode Island banking…
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Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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BankFive's senior vice president and chief human resources officer Christina Johnk has been honored with the 2025 Women and Allies award by the Rhode Island Bankers Association. Johnk was recognized in the Champion of Women category for her...
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Forward thinking on climate change – let’s have more
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Cranston Herald - Rhode Island
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As the world’s waters rise and storms grow more destructive every year, we find ourselves both frightened by the implications of being a state so dependent on healthy, predictable waterways and encouraged by being one of the states giving the...
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Who were Thomas and Agatha Perkins? Rhode Island couple identified as Dartmouth plane crash victims
Thomas Perkins, 68 and his wife, Agatha Perkins, 66, were identified as the victims of the plane crash in Dartmouth, Massachusetts on Monday by the Bristol County District Attorney. The couple, from Middleton in Rhode Island, were killed after the...
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Weather At Your School: Kennebunk
Weather At Your School: Kennebunk Meteorologist Ted McInerney visited with the 2nd graders at Kennebunk Elementary School. WHEREVER YOU HEART FALLS ON THE BEST PIZZA IN MAINE, BIDDEFORD'S áPIZZA BY ALEXá IS RAISING SERIOUS áDOUGHá FOR A GREAT...
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Solar for All Program/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Rhode Island AFL-CIO Federal Judicial Action Challenging Program Termination
Download PDF Seven organizations and an individual filed a October 6th Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Demand for Jury Trial (“Complaint”) against the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) challenging the...
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Rhode Island Weather for October 13, 2025 – a “C” day!
Morning skies will be partly cloudy with early showers, and temperatures should be mild, hovering in the upper 50s to low 60s °F. By the afternoon, rain becomes more likely, and clouds will thicken—expect a high near 69 °F with overcast skies and...
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Rhode Island Energy crews respond to dozens of power outages as storm strikes
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WJAR - Rhode Island
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(WJAR) — Rhode Island Energy crews were out and about late Sunday night, responding to dozens of power outages from rain and gusty wind. "We're ready across the state. From Woonsocket to Westerly to everywhere in between," Rhode Island Energy...
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Wind, rainstorm hit Rhode Island on Columbus Day holiday
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Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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Rhode Island is getting hit with a fall Nor'easter, capable of knocking out power. The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory for Monday, Oct. 13, when the brunt of the rain and wind is expected. There most likely won't be a dry...
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