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What is Plug-in Solar?
Advocates of plug-in solar say it’s an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype.
Fundraiser and vigil organized, more details revealed after Fall River teen, UMass Dartmouth athlete killed in stabbing
A fundraiser and vigil have been organized after Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced charges Saturday afternoon after a Fall River teen was stabbed to death. According to Providence Police, a stabbing occurred shortly after midnight in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on…
Providence Police Chief announces charges, identity of suspect, in fatal stabbing of Fall River teen, UMass Dartmouth student
Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez announced charges Saturday afternoon after a Fall River teen was stabbed to death early this morning. According to Providence Police, a stabbing occurred around midnight in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on Charles Street following an…
Two UMass Dartmouth students, including Fall River teen, stabbed in fatal incident in Providence, suspect in custody
According to Providence Police, the department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the parking lot of the Wendy’s on Charles Street following an altercation at Mezza Lounge. Two men sustained stab wounds. An 18-year-old male suffered stab wounds to the chest. He was…
ICE Boston arrests Guatemalan national following release after Providence sexual assault
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed into custody a man that the Department of Homeland Security called one the worst of the worst. ICE Boston has announced the arrest of 55-year-old Cristobal Benito Benito, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, following his…
Are offshore wind turbines helping New England’s crab population?
Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs.
What’s happening to the world’s glaciers?
Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and what we can do about it.
What Makes Something ‘Better’ for the Environment?
Environmental decisions aren't always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look.
Tick Season’s Here. What’s Alpha-gal Syndrome?
Lone star ticks are spreading all over the Northeast. What should you know to stay safe?
Are sewers the best way to deal with stormwater?
Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean.
I Love the Burg
Published August 17Allegiant announces new St. Pete-Boston flights, plus Sarasota-Providence route
Two affordable new northeast travel routes are coming to the area, thanks to Allegiant. The airline today announced a slew of new spring 2027 routes, including direct flights from St. […]
What’s it like to own an electric car?
Possibly’s host Megan Hall and her family made the switch to an electric car. In this episode, originally aired in 2023, we explain what owning an EV is actually like.