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A JetBlue plane seen parked at T.F. Green International Airport on Aug. 2, 2025. Jet Blue flights have yet to cancel or delay any flights in and out of Warwick due to federal travel restrictions as of Nov. 7, 2025.

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Transportation

T.F. Green sees some flight cancellations, delays as FAA imposes air travel restrictions

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, will become the next chair of the House Committee on Judiciary.

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Politics + Justice

Rep. Carol McEntee moving on up as next House Judiciary chair

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Health

As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost

An estimated 13,000 enrollees may drop coverage by the end of the year as federal tax credits expire

November 7, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

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Immigration

Providence City Council finalizes limits on police cooperation with ICE

The new language in the ordinance would bar Providence police from complying with any federal agency’s request for assistance unless they provide a criminal warrant signed by a judge

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Elections

Following a narrow reelection victory, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan says he won’t seek a fifth term

Coogan narrowly defeated Gabriel Boomer Amaral this week for a fourth term, which will end in 2027

November 6, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

A sign at the Shaws in North Providence.

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Politics + Justice

Government must send full November SNAP payments by Friday, federal judge rules

The federal government says it plans to appeal.

November 6, 2025

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Isabella Jibilian

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Weekend 401

Weekend 401: Armenian food festival, all-night Bach marathon, Silkroad Ensemble and more

From a world-premiere play in Woonsocket to a 12-hour music marathon at Brown and Rhode Island’s biggest Armenian food celebration — here are our top picks for things to do this weekend across the Ocean State

November 6, 2025

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Mareva Lindo

A young passenger waits for the boarding call for a flight departing Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport on June 6, 2025.

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Transportation

T.F. Green spared from federal flight cuts, but airport warns travelers to stay alert

Airport spokesperson Bill Fischer: ‘We are working with every airline that services PVD to understand local impacts’

November 6, 2025

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Christopher Shea

FILE - Protesters rally outside the Rhode Island State House in support of deported Brown University Dr. Rasha Alawieh, March 17, 2025, in Providence, R.I.

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Immigration

Boston federal judge tosses deported Brown Medicine kidney doctor’s lawsuit

Dr. Rasha Alawieh remains in Lebanon with five-year ban on her return

November 6, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

The details of an incident that took place in the Smithfield High School football locker room have yet to be made public.

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Community & Education

Smithfield superintendent on leave pending review of handling of alleged antisemitism

Superintendent Dawn Bartz is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a legal review that the Smithfield school district hired to investigate the incident of senior football players hazing a Jewish freshman

November 6, 2025

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Alexander Castro