Patrick Whittle

Recently published
Scientists warn that rising ocean temperatures have pushed northern shrimp to the brink, prompting regulators to extend a decade-long moratorium on a fishery that was once a New England winter staple
Facility owners and inspectors trade accusations over recalled sprinkler heads and missed warnings after the state’s deadliest fire in decades
As Hurricane Erin pushes north, Rhode Island beaches are bracing for dangerous rip currents and rough surf. Officials warn swimmers to stay cautious, with conditions expected to worsen midweek along the Ocean State’s southern coast