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Climate & Environment

Some of the U.S. Could See the Northern Lights Due to a Geomagnetic Storm

June 2, 2025

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NPR News

James Henriksen with Colorado State University, holds up a water sample for Harvard colleague Braden Tierney. The bag is teeming with microbes that they hope may help solve some of humanity's big problems.

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Climate & Environment

These Researchers Think the Sludge in Your Home May Help Save the Planet

June 2, 2025

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Ari Daniel

June 2, 2025

Mac's Seafood President, CEO and Chef Mac Hay shucks oysters at Mac’s Fish House Provincetown.

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Economy

Tariff Uncertainty, Canadian Boycott Have Cape Cod Businesses Wary as Summer Begins

Business owners hope for a strong season but say instability — from lobster exports to Canadian travel — is making 2025 especially unpredictable

June 2, 2025

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Jennette Barnes

The VETS, shown center left in a view from the Rhode Island State, is among the venues that would be affected by a bill that would allow municipalities to add a $2-per-ticket tax for venues with more than 800 seats.

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News + Culture

Opponents Put in Their Two Cents on a Proposed $2 Event Ticket Tax at Rhode Island House Panel Hearing

Bill was designed with Providence in mind but would authorize any municipality to adopt local tax

June 2, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Rhode Island is one of 30 states that require wages higher than the federal minimum, which is $7.25 an hour, and was last raised in 2009.

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Elections

Six Candidates Signal Intent to Run for Rhode Island Senate Seat

Special election fills unexpired term of late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio

June 2, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

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News + Culture

New Bedford’s Star Store Sold for $1 to Developer of Artists’ Housing

A deed filed on Thursday shows that the Star Store’s longtime owner, Paul Downey, is transferring the downtown property to the Arts & Business Council Of Greater Boston. New Bedford’s mayor will announce the redevelopment plans at a press conference Monday morning

June 2, 2025

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Ben Berke

Chip, the Rhode Island FC harbor seal mascot, will be visiting Providence libraries this summer.

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Community

What’s On in June at the Community Libraries of Providence

We highlight a few of the many events happening across the Community Libraries of Providence – from summer reading programs to summer concerts. Plus: a community action (book) club for teens at the Wanskuck Library

June 2, 2025

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Luis Hernandez

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Islanders Take Dim View of State’s Economy, McKee in New Polls

New UNH survey shows only 15% feel better off than last year, while Gov. McKee’s approval sinks to 19% and majority say he shouldn’t seek re-election

June 2, 2025

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Christopher Shea

TV Show Episode

Our Town

Tiverton

Thank you to those who attended the “Our Town: Tiverton” informational Zoom meeting. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the recording here. Questions about the project? Email us at ourtown@ripbs.org.

June 2, 2025