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Council president Shane Burgo said that not allowing the council to confirm the appointee subverted its authority to confirm the appointment of department heads.

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Politics & Justice

City Council sues New Bedford’s mayor over police chief appointment

Council leaders argue the mayor violated the city charter by naming John Thody as police chief without council approval, asking a judge to clarify their authority to confirm department heads

September 25, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

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Arts & Entertainment

What to do this weekend in Rhode Island: Ghosts, goats and psychedelic map projections

Plus: Umberto Crenca and the Gillen Street Ensemble bring their basement jam sessions to the Wilbury Theatre Group’s stage.

September 25, 2025

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James Baumgartner

Twenty-three attorneys general have asked for a two-week ban on a federal funding freeze in a draft temporary restraining order filed Thursday morning in U.S. District Court in Providence.

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Island federal judge strikes down Trump edict tying federal disaster aid to immigration

September 25, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Gov. McKee chatting with a worker at the building that will house the incubator.

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Economy

New Rhode Island life science incubator aims to boost biotech innovation and jobs

Ocean State Labs, opening next year in Providence’s I-195 District, will bring together researchers, investors, and startups focused on cancer treatments, gene therapy, tissue regeneration, and Alzheimer’s disease

September 25, 2025

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Ian Donnis

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Politics & Justice

Ken Block: Why U.S. elections are more secure after 2020 voter fraud claims

The Rhode Island political figure and author talks with Ian Donnis about election integrity, political violence, and the future of American democracy

September 25, 2025

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Ian Donnis

Politics & Justice

R.I. Reps Urge House to Drop ‘Trump Grants’ Rebrand of New Pell Grant

September 24, 2025

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Alexander Castro

A bus rider dressed in black holds a candle and a sign reading “Our buses are under attack” during a vigil at Kennedy Plaza on Sept. 23, 2025.

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Transportation

Advocates Mourn the Upcoming Loss of Bus Service Across Rhode Island

Starting Sept. 27, RIPTA will scale back service on 46 of its 67 bus routes — cutting trips, shortening schedules, reducing frequency, and eliminating segments, with most changes affecting weekends and off-peak hours

September 24, 2025

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Christopher Shea

FILE - Karen Read and her defense team and the prosecution file motions in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., Nov. 13, 2024

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News + Culture

Karen Read’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Dismiss Part of Wrongful Death Lawsuit

September 23, 2025

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Leah Willingham

FILE - Rhode Island basketball coach Aaron Thomas testifies on May 5, 2025 in Wakefield, R.I.

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News + Culture

Ex–North Kingstown Coach Aaron Thomas Sentenced to Probation in Rhode Island ‘Naked Fat Test’ Case

A Superior Court judge gave the former high school basketball coach one year of probation after a jury found him guilty of misdemeanor battery, but not guilty of sexual assault or molestation charges tied to decades of controversial body-fat tests

September 23, 2025

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Kimberlee Kruesi

A small plane trying to land at Block Island State Airport crashed on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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Transportation

Report Notes Pilot Used Radio Incorrectly Before Fatal Block Island Plane Crash

September 23, 2025

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Christopher Shea