Theory of relativity

It's remarkable how long it takes to get things done in Rhode Island, such as fixing a bridge or building a long-needed medical building on North Main Street near Miriam Hospital that would revitalize that part of Providence. Years and years. But when there are powerful interests involved, such as those who want to put up a baseball stadium in downtown Providence for the Boston Red Sox farm team now based in Pawtucket  then things move with lightning speed (and mostly in darkness).

 

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