Antonia Farzan

2 days ago | providencejournal.com | Antonia Farzan |Alex Kuffner

Rodenticides are often used to treat rat infestations, but can be fatal to owls, raptors and other birds that prey on rats and mice. A 2020 study of 43 red-tailed hawks by Tufts Wildlife Clinic found that every single one had some level of rodenticide poisoning. A representative of Big Blue Bug Solutions testified that the bill would be problematic for public health and disproportionately harm people of color.

2 days ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

Fox Island, off North Kingstown, was once owned by a pediatric dentist who brought young patients there for teeth cleanings. Spectacle Island was supposed to remain forever wild, but the deed restrictions were deemed unenforceable. Patience Island became a nature reserve after development plans failed, but one family stubbornly held onto their small cottage. Many of Narragansett Bay’s lesser-known islands are little more than sandbars or rocks. Others are riddled with ticks and unexploded ordnance.

2 days ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

Roughly 130 parking spots that Prudence Island residents used to rent in downtown Bristol have disappeared since 2018. Keeping a car on the mainland is crucial for residents who need to get to jobs or doctors' appointments. Bristol residents, who also must compete for scarce parking spots downtown, have pushed for restrictions. People who live on rustic Prudence Island put up with plenty of inconvenience in order to live peacefully removed from the rest of the world.

3 days ago | providencejournal.com | Antonia Farzan

The Middletown Coastal Access Alliance was created after Clean Ocean Access abruptly dissolved, and stepping up to take over monitoring and clean-ups. The group is seeking volunteers who can make monthly visits to public rights of way to document conditions and pick up trash. The group also wants to know about what issues are arising at rights of way, and hear about any unexpected changes.

3 days ago | newportri.com | Antonia Farzan

The Middletown Coastal Access Alliance was created after Clean Ocean Access abruptly dissolved, and stepping up to take over monitoring and clean-ups. The group is seeking volunteers who can make monthly visits to public rights of way to document conditions and pick up trash. The group also wants to know about what issues are arising at rights of way, and hear about any unexpected changes.