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Following Democrats' midterm victories, the Rhode Island native and former Clinton administration aide weighs in on Trump's political future, the challenges facing Congress and what voters want next
Diesel buses have a negative impact on the climate, and our health. In today’s episode, we look to Rhode Island, where the public bus company has been slowly rolling out electric buses on the busiest route in the city
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Vermont business leaders cite cost pressures during visit with Boston Fed
Susan Collins, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, hosted a roundtable this week with business leaders at Killington Resort.
Family separation, zoomed out: How a photo assignment turned into a doc on CT teens
Family separation is often associated with the border. But a new Connecticut Public documentary examines how immigration arrests are affecting children right here in Connecticut.
Murphy continues to recover from stroke, makes first comments about midterms
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) continues to make progress towards a full recovery after his stroke, according to information released by his office.
Wild River Fire more than 50% contained, helped by wet weather and leaf blowers
Fire officials continue to monitor hot spots, using unmanned aerial systems for steep, difficult terrain.
Strike at grocery supplier continues in Pembroke, as stores report empty shelves
The workers, represented by Teamsters Local 633, claim that Associated Grocers Northeast is failing to offer a fair contract.
Amid Trump's immigration clampdown, new census data shows dip in Maine's noncitizen population
Overall, there were about 67,000 people in Maine last year who were born outside of the U.S., according to figures from the American Community Survey. That's up nearly 12,000 from the year before. But that increase was driven entirely by a jump in the number of naturalized citizens. The number of non-citizens, meanwhile, fell by several hundred.
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