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  • 1 month ago | thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |Alex Nunes |Joe Tasca |Ian Donnis

    A New Bedford man – who spent weeks in an ICE detention center – is out. He could pursue legal action for wrongful detainment. We’ll get an update on the story. Also,- community health workers provide a unique service that advocates say is vital to keeping healthcare costs down. Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that forces private insurers to cover many of the services provided by these workers. And Leo’s bar was an institution in Providence.

  • 1 month ago | thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |Alex Nunes |James Baumgartner

    Earlier this week Woonsocket city leaders followed the actions of many communities across the country. They voted to fine people who camp out on city property. . One unhoused advocacy group says the fines that are part of a new city law will make things even harder for those struggling to find shelter. Also, Rhode Island PBS is shining a light on youth mental health. We’ll talk with one of their contributors about the effect violence has on mental health.

  • Mar 11, 2025 | wetheitalians.com | Alex Nunes |Luis Hernandez

    BY: Alex Nunes and Luis HernandezGet out the crackers and cheese, and uncork a nice bottle of red wine, because 'Soupy Fest' is returning to Westerly. What's soupy, you might be asking? Westerly soupy maker Joe Lombardo has your answer: "In simplest terms, it's cured pork with spices," Lombardo said in a recent interview. You could think of soupy as Westerly's way of saying soppressata - the Italian sausage.

  • Oct 18, 2024 | thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |James Baumgartner |Joe Tasca |Alex Nunes

    Rhode Island voters will face five statewide referenda questions on November’s ballot. In the weeks leading up to the election we’ll dig into each of them. This week: should voters approve a $120 million dollar bond to increase the availability of housing, and promote home ownership? Also, the head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service paid a visit to Rhode Island in honor of National Wildlife Refuge week.

  • Oct 18, 2024 | thepublicsradio.org | Alex Nunes

    The head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was in Rhode Island this week to mark the annual National Wildlife Refuge Week. Director Martha Williams met up with South County Bureau Reporter Alex Nunes for a morning of birding at the Trustom Pond refuge in South Kingstown to talk about the importance of Rhode Island’s coastal ponds and efforts to protect them. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.

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