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Hey Rhode Islanders! Where do you get your Rhode Island-focused news? How would you rate the news source(s) in terms of political slant? How would you rate the quality of the news coverage, irrespective of political slant? Be explicit; a numerical ranking is of little meaning without some commentary to back it up, though if you must: (1-10; 1 terrible, 10 fantastic).
Below I've listed some news sources I can think of in no particular order; it’s not a complete list. All have an internet presence; some are old-school media as well as internet and some are internet only. I didn’t include NY Times , the Boston Globe, or the Boston Herald, though each also reports on Rhode Island news from time to time.
The Providence area, even all of Rhode Island, is appealing. It's a vibrant region with what we know to be a highly engaged citizenry and a lot of news.
Hey Rhode Islanders! Where do you get your Rhode Island-focused news? How would you rate the news source(s) in terms of political slant? How would you rate the quality of the news coverage, irrespective of political slant? Be explicit; a numerical ranking is of little meaning without some commentary to back it up, though if you must: (1-10; 1 terrible, 10 fantastic).
Below I've listed some news sources I can think of in no particular order; it’s not a complete list. All have an internet presence; some are old-school media as well as internet and some are internet only. I didn’t include NY Times , the Boston Globe, or the Boston Herald, though each also reports on Rhode Island news from time to time.
It might not be based in RI, but I would add NECN to the mix. They give pretty equal coverage to all New England States and as far as TV news it carries the least bias. The local networks are horrendous. 12 used to be "OK" although I haven't watched them for years. Valley Breeze was always a good local news source. Again, the WERE. Chances are, they have become watered down like the rest of them.
GolocalProv is also not a real news organization. It pedals a lot of rumor and innuendo with little depth and context. Should not be taken serious. Nearly everything it writes is unattributed with no real names put behind it.
While I am hopeful that the increased competition will force the local media to step up their game, I am concerned that it will have a negative impact on an already beleaguered local media.
It can definitely only be good. At best, competition will force the Journal to up their game. At worst, I can see the Globe pushing Gatehouse out of the picture and taking over the Journal.
I myself regularly read the Projo, Valley Breeze, and Pawtucket Times online. I typically watch either WLNE or WPRI/WNAC for RI tv news. I also regularly read/view other newspapers and tv news in Massachusetts as well.
GolocalProv is also not a real news organization. It pedals a lot of rumor and innuendo with little depth and context. Should not be taken serious. Nearly everything it writes is unattributed with no real names put behind it.
I haven't found this to be true. I find a lot of their stories quite interesting and factual. It is New England based: Partners – GoLocal 24
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