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Red and blue R.I. voters take different views on green energy in polling on offshore wind
Political affiliation sways Rhode Islanders opinions on offshore wind far more than how close they live to the coastline, according to a new Rhode Island Current poll. The poll, conducted by MassINC Polling Group with funding from the Knight Election Hub, surveyed 800 likely voters from Sept. 12 to 18. Nearly six in 10 survey […]
Anchors Aweigh! U.S. Naval War College Celebrates 140th Anniversary
The U.S. Naval War College is set to celebrate its 140th anniversary on Friday with a ceremony on bard Naval Station Newport that promises to be nothing short of monumental. More than 300 guests are expected to attend both in-person and virtually, including past college presidents, alumni, and a global assembly of international military brass. Among those joining the historic festivities: Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Congressman Gabe Amo.
Teresa Crean named Newport's first Director of Resilience and Sustainability
The City of Newport announced the hiring of Teresa Crean as its first Director of Resilience and Sustainability. Crean, an AICP-Certified Planner who has extensive experience in both municipal and state-level leadership roles, will oversee three key City departments: Planning and Economic Development, Public Services, and Utilities. She comes to Newport having most recently...
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