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Tina O’Brien standing outside Fort William Henry in Lake George, New York.

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Education

Tina O’Brien, Rhode Island’s History Teacher of the Year, on the Importance of Creating Lifelong Learners

For North Providence history teacher Tina O’Brien, studying the past makes ‘you feel more connected to the world around you’

September 11, 2025

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Luis Hernandez

After giving an emotional testimony at the Public Utilities Commission hearing on winter electric rates on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, Vrenely Espinosa of Woonsocket is consoled by her friend Daisy Paz.

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Economy

A Winter of Discontent? Ratepayers, Advocates Urge Regulators to Reject Proposed Utility Hikes

Seasonal increases, end of COVID-era debt repayment terms pose a double whammy for vulnerable R.I. Energy customers

September 10, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) headquarters at 101 Friendship St., Providence a little after midnight on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.

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Health

No Bats, No Public Hearing Date Yet For Troubled DCYF Building

After three bat sightings in August — including one that prompted a weeklong office closure — union workers say the Providence building is unsafe, urging state officials not to renew DCYF’s 10-year lease

September 10, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Kate McGovern of Providence testifies on two rule change proposals under consideration by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission at a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

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Politics + Justice

No Time Like the Present to Change Lobbyist Gift Rules, Open Government Advocates Tell Ethics Panel

Commission holds public hearing on separate proposals to increase cap on gift values and apply limit to certain lobbyists

September 10, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Helena Foulkes greets supporters after her announcement.

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Elections

Helena Buonanno Foulkes Launches Rhode Island Governor Campaign, Says State Deserves Better Leadership

Gov. McKee responds by criticizing Foulkes over opioids

September 10, 2025

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Ian Donnis

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Events

Be My Neighbor Day

September 9, 2025

Someone defaced a sign at the 40 Steps at the Newport Cliff Walk with a sticker to register their unhappiness with the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.

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Climate + Environment

Coastal Watchdogs Wary of Process to Reduce Seats on CRMC, Lower Quorum Requirement

Public hearing Tuesday marks start to state-mandated change in regulatory panel’s makeup

September 9, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Retired New England Patriot linebacker Tully Banta-Cain joined state leaders at the Rhode Island State House on 988 Day Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, to highlight the state’s robust uptake of the suicide prevention and crisis help hotline.

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Health

988 Day at R.I. State House Raises Awareness of Suicide Prevention Hotline

Former New England Patriot compares hotline to a teammate you can rely on when ‘things get tough.’

September 9, 2025

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Alexander Castro

A golfer tees up at the first hole of Winnapaug Country Club in Westerly

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Housing

Judge Deals Blow to Winnapaug Redevelopment

Superior Court recently sided with town officials, rejecting a proposal to convert Westerly golf course into a housing development

September 9, 2025

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David Wright

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Economy

Hasbro to Move HQ from Pawtucket to Boston

The change will relocate hundreds of jobs out of state

September 8, 2025

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Ian Donnis