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Karyn Miller-Medzon

July 8, 2025

Robin Young

July 8, 2025

A member of the Rhode Island State Police is shown at the start of the Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, 2025.

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News + Culture

Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority to Pay $515K for State Police Patrols Over Three Years

July 8, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Rhode Island Senate 4 District Democratic candidates are left to right Stefano Famiglietti; Marcia Ranglin-Vassell; Manny Taveras; and Lenny Cioe.

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Elections

The Heat is On in R.I. Senate District 4 Ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic Primary

More than 1,200 voters cast ballots early in four-way primary competition

July 8, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Rhode to Independence: 250 Years

July 8, 2025

A U.S. child in 2023 was 15% to 20% more likely than a U.S. child in 2011 to have a chronic condition such as anxiety, depression or sleep apnea, according to data reported by parents and doctors.

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Health

American Kids Have Become Increasingly Unhealthy Over Nearly Two Decades, New Study Finds

A sweeping analysis reveals rising rates of obesity, chronic illness, and mental health issues among American children—signaling a broader societal crisis and casting doubt on current health policies

July 7, 2025

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AP News

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Arts & Entertainment

From Sci-Fi Worlds to Romance Reads: Tabitha Lord’s Genre-Spanning Writing Life

The award-winning Rhode Island author behind the Horizon series opens up about her childhood inspirations, RV adventures, MFA journey, and what’s next across her many literary identities

July 7, 2025

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G. Wayne Miller