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A Small Town's Brush with Nuclear Power

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CourseGraphic A proposal to build a twin-reactor nuclear power plant behind a barrier beach in Charlestown, RI, came very close to fruition in the mid-1970s. Citizens organized just in time to play an important role in defeating the power company’s plans. What part did a small weekly newspaper play in this story and what does the decline in community journalism mean for the future of our state, cities and towns?
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Class Details

2 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Brian Mitchell 

Tuition: 

$35.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
4/7/2025 - 4/14/2025 Weekly - Mon 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Brian Mitchell  ClassRoom

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