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A statue in front of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence depicts the hospital’s namesake: An apparition of Jesus’ mother Mary appeared before three shepherd children from the Portuguese city of Fátima in 1917.

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Health and Wellness News in Rhode Island

Plan to keep struggling Rhode Island hospitals open through January moves ahead

The Atlanta-based Centurion Foundation said it is hoping to complete its financing in mid-January for a deal to buy Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

December 5, 2025

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Ian Donnis

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Food + Drink

Oberlin’s Ben Sukle on what it takes to build a successful restaurant in Providence

Restaurants Oberlin and Gift Horse are staples of the post-lockdown downtown Providence food scene

December 4, 2025

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Ian Donnis

A still from “Chlorine,” the latest video by local dream-pop band Nova One, performing on Saturday at the Providence City Hall tree lighting.

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Weekend 401

Weekend 401: A magical on-stage adventure, local music, curating a healthy news diet, and more

“La Cuesta Mágica” at Teatro ECAS, the Bristol Christmas Festival, and a conversation about news media in the misinformation age. Plus: Concerts by Ocean State Media favorites Nova One, Hawk in the Nest, Jake Blount, and the Vox Hunters

December 4, 2025

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Mareva Lindo

A series of refunds and discounts will reduce winter energy bills for Rhode Island Energy customers starting Nov. 1, while a new policy offers aid to federal workers affected by the government shutdown

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Economy

Rhode Islanders anxious about rising prices and winter heating bills, new poll finds

New UNH survey shows growing financial strain and economic pessimism across the state

December 4, 2025

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Justin Kenny

Omar Bah, founder and executive director of the Providence-based Refugee Dream Center, said on Wednesday that he was deeply troubled by the changes to the immigration system made by the Trump administration in reaction to the shootings.

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Immigration

R.I. refugee advocates condemn Guard shootings and Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

The leader of the Providence-based Refugee Dream Center decried recent changes to the immigration and asylum systems announced by the Trump administration following the shooting of two National Guard members

December 3, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

A polling place in Providence, Sep. 10, 2024 Rhode Island state primary election

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Politics + Justice

Rhode Island faces Trump administration lawsuit over voter rolls

The Justice Department wants the federal courts to force the state to hand over detailed voter information ahead of midterm elections

December 3, 2025

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David Wright

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Events

Joe Bonamassa at the Cape Cod Melody Tent

AUG. 3, 2026

December 3, 2025

Morgan Leonard, Clínica Esperanza’s executive director.

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Community

At Clínica Esperanza, free health care and compassion go hand in hand

‘We believe health care is a human right’

December 2, 2025

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G. Wayne Miller

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Health and Wellness News in Rhode Island

Care for the caregivers: RI nonprofits launch expanded support system

The United Way of RI and partner organizations are broadening screenings and referrals to help caregivers access emotional, financial, and practical support

December 2, 2025

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Joe Tasca

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Climate + Environment

What kind of holiday lights should I buy?

If you’re planning to deck your house with lights this holiday season, you have a choice to make: stick with incandescent lightbulbs, or go for LEDs. This week on Possibly we break down what each option means for the planet, and your electric bill

December 2, 2025

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Megan Hall