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Tuesday, Apr 30

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Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police

dailyvoice.com

A Boston man accused of attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping their 6-month-old infant, and stealing her vehicle was arrested in Rhode Island after attacking a state trooper, police said.

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Is Helena Foulkes running for governor of Rhode Island again?

www.bostonglobe.com

The former CVS exec who finished second to Governor McKee in the 2022 Democratic primary says she hasn’t made up her mind about running for governor in 2026, but she sure seems to be comfortable with asking her supporters for campaign…

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Here’s what’s going on with efforts to reform Rhode Island’s police misconduct law

www.bostonglobe.com

For the fourth year in a row, efforts to reform Rhode Island’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights loom over the home stretch of the legislative session.

Monday, Apr 29

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President Biden’s campaign is stacked with Rhode Islanders

www.bostonglobe.com

Rhode Island may be tiny, but we punch way above our weight in politics. Just ask President Biden.

Newport, Rhode Island, Deals With The Reality Of Sea Level Rise

cleantechnica.com

Newport, Rhode Island, is a summer oasis. It boasts mansions from the Gilded Era, a Cliff Walk that peers out over the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best sailing in the world, white sand beaches with gently rolling surf, and a marina area…

Friday, Apr 26

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Arrests Made in Home Break-Ins of Indian and South Asian Homes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island – NBC Boston

Four people suspected of orchestrating sophisticated break-ins in Indian and South Asian homes in Massachusetts were arrested in Rhode Island. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan called them a “very sophisticated ring of homebreakers,”…

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One Rhode Islander’s role in defending American democracy

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If you’ve been around Rhode Island legal, political, and civic circles over the last couple of decades, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with R. Kelly Sheridan.

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Some anglers say Rhode Island’s Block Island wind farm has improved fishing

The bases of the turbines attract fish, survey respondents reported.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: April 26-May 3

www.bostonglobe.com

This week: Food trucks roll in, the circus comes to town, a brush with birds, guacamole tasting, and more!

Wednesday, Apr 24

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2 Rhode Island children stuck in Mexico after medical emergency on cruise vacation

www.boston.com

"They keep on asking me the same thing, ‘Mommy, how am I gonna get back to you?’ And it's just really sad because I don't have an answer."

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Elizabeth Beisel Inducted to 2024 Florida Athletic & Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame Classes

swimswam.com

Three-time Olympian and two-time NCAA champion Elizabeth Beisel has been dually named to the 2024 Florida Athletic and Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame.

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The issues that will define the rest of Rhode Island’s legislative session

www.bostonglobe.com

Housing, health care, guns, LEOBOR, and the budget are among the key issues that still need to be addressed.

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Best Internet Providers in Rhode Island - CNET

www.cnet.com

Your options for home internet in Rhode Island will probably come down to Cox, Verizon Fios or fixed wireless internet. Here’s how your choices compare.

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To tackle Rhode Island’s rise in homelessness, Governor McKee proposes $16.6m for one-time fund

www.bostonglobe.com

McKee also wants to create a permanent funding stream for homelessness efforts by extending the 5 percent hotel tax to the short-term rental of whole homes.

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Providence man faces multiple charges after police chase from Rhode Island to Newton

www.bostonglobe.com

A 22-year-old Providence man is facing multiple charges after a stolen Mercedes-Benz was involved in a police chase Friday that began on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island and ended with the man’s apprehension in Newton, officials said.

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Home prices soar in a sluggish Rhode Island market

www.boston.com

If you are looking for a condo as your first step into homeownership or your housing type of choice as you downsize, the number of listings is up but so are prices.

Monday, Apr 22

Providence man arrested in Newton after alleged chase from Rhode Island on I-95

www.bostonglobe.com

Officers responded to a report of an unconscious man inside a red Mercedes parked in a lot at the Riverside MBTA station and were told the the Mercedes had been involved in a chase with police in Rhode Island earlier that evening,…

Friday, Apr 19

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The Globe Rhode Island team’s must-do list for the summer

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We asked our Rhode Island reporters to recommend a few of their favorite can’t-miss experiences to Globe readers who might be contemplating a visit this spring and summer. Here’s what they said.

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Will tenants unions make a difference in Rhode Island’s housing crisis?

www.bostonglobe.com

“Working-class people can use the courts and the political system,” said Daniel Denvir, cofounder of Reclaim R.I. “But nothing beats actual, collective organization and the sort of power that can wield.”

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9 people taken to the hospital after chemical exposure at Rhode Island strip mall

www.boston.com

Nearby businesses in the Warwick strip mall were also evacuated, officials said.