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RHODE ISLAND AUDUBON: DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

December 2026 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, bring a friend for stargazing, or craft a beautiful holiday wreath! And if you are looking for a unique experience on the winter trails, head out for some exercise with Audubon’s friendly conservation goats. There is so much to celebrate in December!

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Moratorium on Logging in Public Forests Needed

A current Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management logging operation in the Big River Management Area along Sweet Sawmill Road. (Margaret Parsons/Rhode Island Old Growth Tree Society) There are good reasons to ask the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for a moratorium on the current plans for logging in...

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Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Kim Ahern announces transition team

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Kim Ahern has announced her transition team ahead of becoming the state’s top lawyer. Ahern officially won the position last week after breaking through a crowded primary. The co-chairs are Jerry Coyne and Linn Freedman. Coyne is a former Rhode Island Deputy...

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DiChiara Hits The Court Running, Draws First Player Of The Week Selection

DARTMOUTH, Mass. - UMass Dartmouth men's basketball guard Camden DiChiara garnered the seasons first LEC Player of the Week award after scoring 37 points into the first two games. DiChiara kicked off the season with a 12-point effort against SUNY Potsdam, making five shots from the field, and coming down...

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Top performers Nov. 9-14 | Westport boys soccer wins by penalty kicks

CLINTON — The No. 22 Westport boys soccer team won a shootout Monday, Nov. 9, upsetting No. 11 Clinton on the road, 3-2, at Clinton High School. With the win, the Wildcats (14-3-3) advanced to the Sweet 16 and will face either No. 27 Hampshire Regional or No. 6 Manchester Essex Regional at a date and time to be determined. C.J. LeBlanc (assist) and Noah Vieira each scored goals during regulation. Tiago Branco, Gavin Da Silva, Tiago Rodrigues, Noah Jedrey and Alex Ribeiro each netted penalty kicks. Defensive standouts for Westport include Blake Stewart, Jackson Chase, Alex Ribeiro and Noah Jedrey. Johnny Gaboury had 10 saves in net across the regulation and extra times, including two key saves during the PK shootout. Watch MA high school sports on NFHS Monday, Nov. 9 BOY SOCCER Division 4 Round of 32 Westport 3, Clinton 2 Division 5 Round of 32 Atlantis Charter at Roxbury Prep, 6 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Division 4 Round of 32 Westport at Douglas, 7 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Division 2 Sweet 16 Somerset Berkley 5, Doherty Memorial 0 Division 4 Round of 32 Manchester Essex 5, Joseph Case 0 Herald News and Taunton Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can

Westport, MA · 17h

Daily Energy Insider

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Rhode Island Energy nearly finished with natural gas infrastructure modernization

Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is almost finished with its natural gas infrastructure modernization project, officials said. The project, which has focused on natural gas mains… The post Rhode Island Energy nearly finished with natural gas infrastructure modernization appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .

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ASMFC to consider new menhaden fishing limits for Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Coast

CHESAPEAKE BAY – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to consider new restrictions on menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and along the Atlantic Coast during its annual meeting this week in Newport, Rhode Island. The commission, which represents 15 Atlantic states, is expected to take final...

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Naval War College Foundation gives top honor to Vice Adm. John Mustin

The Naval War College Foundation has given its highest honor to Vice Adm. John Mustin, the retired 15th chief of Navy Reserve. Mustin received the Sentinel of the Sea Award on Nov. 5 at the New York Yacht Club in New York City. The award recognizes Americans whose service reflects the traditions of the U.S. […] The post Naval War College Foundation gives top honor to Vice Adm. John Mustin appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 11h

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Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport rejected Question 7 on housing

Question 7 on “starter homes,” rejected by Massachusetts voters by a slim margin last week, attracted strong opposition in New Bedford’s suburbs. The ballot measure, introduced amidst a statewide housing crisis, would have allowed single-family homes to be built on 5,000 square foot lots, if they were connected to water and sewer services.

Fairhaven, MA · 10h

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Recap: East Greenwich Council Adopts Historic-House Neglect Rule, Delays Liquor Renewals

Owners of neglected historic buildings could face town repair liens, which the council may now release or waive. Seven businesses' liquor renewals return Nov. 23. East Greenwich, R.I. — The East Greenwich Town Council on Monday night adopted, 5 to 0, an ordinance letting the town act against owners who let historic buildings decay. The final version gives the council discretion to release repair liens or waive their interest, according to the East Greenwich Town Council's published meeting recording.

East Greenwich, RI · 15h

Rhode Island Current

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RI ethics rule limits Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals CEO’s interactions with state officials

Former Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest should avoid talking business with his former colleagues, as well as other state officials, for the first year in his new, private-sector gig, according to a recommendation unanimously adopted by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission Tuesday. The seven-page opinion answers the question posed by Charest, […]

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Selling Live Animals Online in Rhode Island: The Licensing Rules Every Seller Needs to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Posting a litter of puppies on Facebook Marketplace or listing a ball python on a classifieds site feels like a simple transaction, but Rhode Island treats it as a regulated sale the moment money changes hands over the internet. Selling live animals online in Rhode Island pulls in state breeder and dealer licensing, federal Animal … This article, Selling Live Animals Online in Rhode Island: The Licensing Rules Every Seller Needs to Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can Landlords Deny ESA in West Virginia? Your Rights and Next Steps • Running a Hobby Farm in Idaho: Zoning, Taxes, and Right-to-Farm Rules to Know • Cane Corso Laws in Connecticut: What Owners Need to Know About Bans, Liability, and Housing

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Crafting Your Home

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6 Odd Laws About Animals and Cars Still on the Books, From Camels on Nevada Highways to Dogs on Anchorage Car Roofs

Six odd laws about animals and cars, from camels on Nevada highways to dogs on Anchorage car roofs, as reported by AAA Northeast and Reader's Digest.

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WPRI 12 News

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Insurer FM will move HQ to Providence tower, close Johnston office

FM spent $68.5 million earlier this year to buy 10 Memorial Boulevard, the 10-story downtown tower often referred to as the GTECH building due to its original owner.

Providence, RI · 10h

WPRI 12 News

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Community Focus: Gov. Dan McKee

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee joined Community Focus to discuss the midterm election results and ongoing issues impacting the state.

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WPRI 12 News

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Heavy rain triggered flooding across Southern New England

After an abnormally dry stretch, Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts were hit by a thunderstorm that brought torrential downpours over the weekend.

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Rhode Island’s Decades-Long Bottle Bill Battle Resumes

PROVIDENCE — Is it time, or even feasible, for Rhode Island to create a combined program that recycles both plastic beverage containers and packaging on consumer products?. It’s the question at the heart of the state’s latest analysis laying out five separate scenarios to tackle its growing recycling and litter problem.

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Dianna Carney

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Meet Eleanor: The Sweet Brussels Griffon Mix Waiting for Her Forever Family

Eleanor is eleven months old, twelve pounds, and still very much a baby, and she is ready to travel! The Brussels Griffon mix is fully vetted and waiting in Texas for the journey north, where a family in New England is hopefully already wondering what they ever did without her.

Rhode Island · 10h

NewsNation

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Fundraiser held for former firefighter recovering from heart transplant

Former firefighter Bobby Larisa was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2019, which worsened over the years.

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Rhode Island Current

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Rhode Island Blood Center workers seek union election over staffing and pay concerns

Justin Madden works as a driver for the Rhode Island Blood Center, helping to set up, operate and take down the mobile blood drives that pop up across the Ocean State. “We have a very important job,” Madden said in a recent phone interview. Madden wishes there were a few more people in his department […]

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