'A slap in the face.' R.I. growers angry about artificial State House Christmas tree | Poll
PROVIDENCE — This year’s State House Christmas tree won’t fall victim to dehydration, missing needles or an untimely death, but the artificial tree that Gov. Gina Raimondo selected to adorn the rotunda has sparked outrage among those who grow evergreens for a living.“We’re up in arms about it,” said Timothy Leyden, son of ...