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From Ken Burns’ view on what we learn from history to new oversight on the Washington Bridge, a booming tourism report and Rhode Island’s latest political moves — here’s what’s making news this week, plus a few thoughts on baseball, public media, and Bulldogs’ soccer glory
As the federal government shutdown drags on, more than a million civilian workers are going without pay — forcing many middle-class families, from Maryland to Florida, to seek food aid and short-term loans just to get by
The second‐ranked Bulldogs (13-0-2) are coming off a scoreless draw at No. 1 Princeton Tigers and are gearing up for a crucial clash with defending champion Vermont Catamounts
Three Democrats and one Republican are now running to replace the term-limited AG in 2026 — with Ahern, a former prosecutor and Cannabis Control Commission chair, pledging to “fight for Rhode Islanders’ rights”
Latest earnings report offers little insight into costs associated with HQ relocation
Reed, Whitehouse, Magaziner and Amo say they’ll withhold their salaries until the government reopens, joining a growing bipartisan call for “no work, no pay” during shutdowns
Plus: ‘Witch, Please’ drag show at United Theatre and the Western Stars at the Parlour
The man police say stabbed former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan was in court Tuesday afternoon
Rhode Island’s housing crisis has reached a new low point, according to a report released from HousingWorks RI