Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.
Category: Rhode Island
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Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary
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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.
The New York Times – On the Runway:The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.
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Orsted Moves to Save Its U.S, Wind Farm Projects
Orsted’s C.E.O. says it plans to move quickly to complete a $6.2 billion wind farm off Rhode Island after a judge struck down President Trump’s bid to halt it.
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Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees
The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
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The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
The United States is largely absent from the United Nations climate negations in Brazil. So who is stepping up?
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Factory Towns Revive as Defense Tech Makers Arrive
Drawn by local talent, cheap labor and state cash incentives, start-ups building the weapons of the future are revitalizing manufacturing in once-vibrant industrial towns.
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Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives
Business leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.
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5 Colorful Fall Trips To Inspire Your Own
Among our favorite leaf-peeping road trips: A New Hampshire drive that avoids the state’s most crowded spots and a journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway, complete with ideas on where to get out of the car.
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The College Presidency That Comes with a 25 Room Mansion
When Crystal Williams became president of Rhode Island School of Design, she moved into a Colonial Revival mansion and rolled up her sleeves.
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Jack Russell, Great White Singer and Survivor of Nightclub Fire, Dies at 63
At a show in 2003 with his “Jack Russell’s Great White,” a pyrotechnics display ignited a fire that killed 100 people, including the band’s guitarist.
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For July 4, Here Are 6 Beach Destinations to Enjoy the Sun and Surf
From Hawaii to Rhode Island, here are some of our favorite shores on which to enjoy some hard-earned R & R this Independence Day holiday.