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Crews from Vermont helped clear East Providence streets of snow on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

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Economy

Rhode Island digs out from the blizzard with help from out-of-state crews

As cities and towns scrambled to clear streets, snow removal equipment and crews arrived from Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Vermont

February 26, 2026

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David Wright

The Centurion Foundation, the nonprofit buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center (pictured) and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, will pay more in debt service on bonds sold to finance the hospital purchase, even though the value of the bonds has decreased.

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Health

After years of delay, deal for cash-strapped Rhode Island hospitals appears to be close

An Atlanta-based foundation secured the necessary financing to buy Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, state leaders said

February 26, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Flowers were placed by mourners of the victims who were shot at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket on Monday.

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News + Culture

Third victim of Pawtucket ice rink shooting dies after hospital stay

More than a week after a shooter opened fire on their family at the Dennis M. Lynch arena, their father-in-law, Gerald Dorgan, succumbed to his injuries

February 26, 2026

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Ben Berke

Utility workers repair a power line in Scituate on Tuesday.

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Climate + Environment

With so many storm outages, why don’t we put more power lines underground in Mass.?

Storm-proofing the grid sounds simple. In practice, it could mean billions in new infrastructure spending

February 26, 2026

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Miriam Wasser

Officials, including Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa at near-right, attend a press event at Bryan University about plans for FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Sports

Ghana National Team selects Bryant University in Rhode Island as 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp

The Black Stars will train in Smithfield ahead of World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with players staying in Providence

February 26, 2026

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Joe Tasca

A tour of the Woonsocket Wastewater Treatment Facility led by contractor Synagro Woonsocket. From left, Karl von Lindenberg process improvement manager Synagro, Frank McMahon, Pres. Advocacy Solutions, PR for Synagro. Inside the incinerator building.

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Climate + Environment

RI lawmakers look for solution in a small state with a big problem: nowhere to send sludge

Resolution calling for 19-member study commission comes as Woonsocket looks to close regional incinerator

February 26, 2026

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Nancy Lavin

Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

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News + Culture

FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny over travel on government jet

Democratic senator claims plane availability may have slowed FBI deployment to Brown University shooting in Rhode Island

February 26, 2026

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Alexander Castro

Ryan Lucas

February 26, 2026

Joseph Boutros, seen here in September 2025, was a student at Salve Regina University.

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News + Culture

Snowstorm tragedy highlights hidden danger of carbon monoxide

Rhode Island college football player’s death underscores danger of blocked exhaust pipes

February 26, 2026

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AP News

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Climate + Environment

How do we know if microplastics affect our health?

It seems like microplastics are everywhere these days — but their impacts on human health remain unclear. Today we take a closer look at why that is and how scientists are trying to get a clearer picture

February 26, 2026

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Megan Hall