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The audience listens to public comment during a hearing by the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board on SouthCoast Wind’s cable burial plan on July 23, 2025, at Portsmouth Middle School.

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Economy

R.I. energy regulators approve SouthCoast Wind transmission line plan

But D.C. federal judge’s ruling Tuesday means a major setback to the already struggling project

November 5, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

After more than three hours in executive session, the School Committee returns to the stage and waits for Superintendent Dawn Bartz, on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Smithfield High School.

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Education

Smithfield school district hires law firm to probe football team hazing of Jewish player

Reluctance to label hazing incident as antisemitism, all caps flyer, provokes outrage at public hearing

November 5, 2025

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Alexander Castro

A sign at the entrance to the City Council chambers at New Bedford City Hall.

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Elections

Two new candidates win seats on New Bedford City Council

Most incumbents held their seats in Tuesday’s election, while two newcomers — Scott Pemberton and James Roy — won spots on the City Council amid low voter turnout

November 5, 2025

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Ben Berke

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan speaks to the press in 2023.

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Elections

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan hangs on for tight win against Republican challenger

Gabriel Boomer Amaral, a Republican who has never held elected office in Fall River, took nearly 49% of the vote against the incumbent Democrat. Amaral is calling for a recount

November 5, 2025

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Ben Berke

Jill Davidson is seeking to represent Providence City Council Ward 2.

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Elections

Jill Davidson wins Democratic primary for Providence City Council seat

The special election for Ward 2 was triggered by Helen Anthony’s retirement

November 4, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld

SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

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News + Culture

5 things to know about SNAP in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s SNAP program reveals sharp contrasts — from record-high enrollment to looming cuts that could deepen food insecurity

November 4, 2025

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Justin Kenny

Ted Nesi

November 4, 2025

A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a bakery as a shopper walks past in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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Politics & Justice

Plaintiffs in Rhode Island SNAP lawsuit push court to order full food aid payments

A coalition of mostly Rhode Island nonprofits and cities is urging a federal judge to require the Trump administration to issue full SNAP benefits, not the partial payments announced earlier this week

November 4, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld

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Climate & Environment

What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?

Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint”

November 4, 2025

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Megan Hall

Christine Peng

November 4, 2025