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Lobster traps sit on a dock in Bluehill, Maine.
Article
Climate + Environment
Climate + Environment
Amid Concern Over Microplastics, a Maine Company Creates a Kelp-Based Laundry Pod Alternative
December 11, 2024
 · 
Molly Enking
The overdose prevention center operated by the recovery and harm-reduction services nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW will operate out of a building in South Providence.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
Rhode Island Opens First State-Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Center in the Nation
The new facility in Providence, operated by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW, provides a place for people to use drugs under medical supervision
December 11, 2024
 · 
Nina Sparling
Gov. McKee addresses reporters at the Statehouse.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
Finalists Announced to Replace Westbound Washington Bridge
Gov. Mckee cites progress on the anniversary of the emergency closing
December 10, 2024
 · 
Ian Donnis
The solar array on the rooftop of a Boston Medical Center building provides power for the building as well as credits for the Clean Power Prescription program.
Article
Health
Health
Why These Doctors Started Writing Medical ‘Prescriptions’ for Solar Power
December 10, 2024
 · 
Martha Bebinger
American poet Yolanda Cornelia 'Nikki' Giovanni leans on her desk beside a typewriter, in front of a wall decorated with photos, 1973.
Article
Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Entertainment
Renowned Poet and Black Arts Movement Icon Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81
December 10, 2024
 · 
Andrew Limbong
The Landings Apartments at Aquidneck Crossing on the corner of Forest and East Main in Middletown, RI.
Article
News + Culture
News + Culture
‘Do The Math’: Historic $120 Million Bond Not Enough to Solve Rhode Island’s Housing Crisis

‘There is urgency for this. We need housing yesterday.’

December 10, 2024
 · 
Zane Wolfang
A room in which clients can use drugs while under observation at OnPoint NYC, an Overdose Prevention Center in New York City.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
The Potential Community Effects of the New Providence Overdose Prevention Center
Facilities that allow clients to use drugs under medical supervision have been open in Canada, Europe and Australia for years
December 10, 2024
 · 
Luis Hernandez
More than 400 people died of a drug overdose in Rhode Island in 2023.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
Impact of Providence’s Overdose Prevention Center on Drug Users
A nonprofit is opening a facility where people can use drugs under medical supervision. It also offers connections to drug treatment
December 9, 2024
 · 
Nina Sparling
ISO-New England runs the regional electric grid.
Article
Climate + Environment
Climate + Environment
Climate Activists Retain Leadership of New England Power Grid Operator’s Consumer Group
December 9, 2024
 · 
Mara Hoplamazian
Woman with smartphone texting by cup of coffee in outdoor cafe while vaping.
Article
News + Culture
News + Culture
MA Cannabis Control Commission Looks at Regulations for Marijuana Cafes, Lounges
December 9, 2024
 · 
Nirvani Williams
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