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Opposition Emerges as Nature Center Prepares to Break Ground

Condominium Project Proposed Near Scituate Reservoir Exemplifies Growing Strain Being Put on Water Resources

New Partnership Concerned About Forest Fragmentation

Agricultural Tourism Dividing Some Rhode Island Communities

HOPKINTON, R.I. — Public and private development projects associated with the transportation industry threaten the local drinking-water supply and some 50 acres of forestland, according to opponents of both ideas.

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Historic Broadwall Farm Permanently Protected for Agriculture

Lack of Environmental Unity Leaves R.I. Open for Business

Environmental Questions Linger Ahead of Casino Vote

PROVIDENCE — Gov. Gina Raimondo is sticking by her support of the vetting process for the proposed Burrillville power plant and gave her take on why and how open space is cleared for some of the state’s biggest developments, such as the Citizens Bank office park and the nearly 1,000-megawatt natural-gas power plant.

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R.I.’s Big Empties Leave Economic, Environmental Void

Central Falls Building Greener Urban Landscape

Timber! Region’s Forests Being Hunted

PROVIDENCE — Margaret Lewis had an old, drafty window in the attic of her Sheldon Street home. The window was rotted around the edges and the wall and floor under the window were water damaged.

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Top Lawmakers Ignore Waterfront Environmental Concerns

Power Plant Poses Threat to Area’s Wildlife, Recreational Uses

Proposed Power Plant Clear Cut at Rhode Island’s Forestland

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Hopkinton May Not Be Best Place for Truckers, Motorists to Rest

Gov. Raimondo: Land Protection, Power Plant Can Coexist

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Energy-Efficient Windows Conflict with Historic District Regulations

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