Ugandan slave Gideon Mwesezi’s powerful story comes to the big screen in new documentary - The Boston Globe

“Scam Slave: From Hell to Home,” directed and produced by Timothy Blackwood, is making its East Coast debut on Wednesday in the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

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Woman found dead in parked car at Rhode Island College - The Boston Globe

Authorities said there is no indication the woman “or the circumstances surrounding her death” are connected to the college.

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Brown University President Christina Paxson to step down in 2027 - The Boston Globe

In a letter to the Brown community, Paxson, whose term had been extended to June 2028, wrote that her decision to depart early is “the best path for Brown” as it begins a new strategic planning proces...

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Ballot question aimed at Israel will ask Providence voters to divest city funds - The Boston Globe

If approved by voters in November, the citizen-led effort aims to divest city assets from countries committing human rights violations and companies that are "complicit".

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Newport shooting suspect known as R.I. ‘miracle baby’ captured in Virginia - The Boston Globe

The warrant for his arrest made national headlines because the suspect matched the man whose 2007 birth was declared a “miracle” by Pope Leo XIV last year.

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Bilingual school sues over Rhode Island’s charter school ban - The Boston Globe

The moratorium on charter schools is in place for the next three school years.

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R.I. fugitive who spent decades on the run makes first court appearance since he was captured abord his sailboat - The Boston Globe

Ronald L. Fischer returned to a Newport courthouse on Monday for the first time since he fled during his 2005 trial for sexual assault.

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After voting against rent control, a Providence councilman’s political future is at stake - The Boston Globe

Progressive groups are trying to oust Councilman John Goncalves, and the race for his Ward 1 seat may be seen as a proxy for the mayoral contest.

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Central Falls dismisses misconduct charges against officer who used a Taser on a handcuffed man - The Boston Globe

Central Falls officer Timothy Toczko was caught on video tasing a handcuffed man in the back seat of a cruiser. Police Chief Anthony Roberson said last month he wanted to fire him.

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Viola Davis and her husband donate $1.2m to build a ‘community hub’ in Central Falls, R.I. - The Boston Globe

The forthcoming center will serve as the permanent home of the Davis-Tennon Foundation, the local organization the actress founded with her husband.

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‘There is room here to dream’: Naturalization ceremony focuses on hope for brand new US citizens - The Boston Globe

Thirty-one men and women from 13 different nations became American citizens in Providence on Wednesday with an emphatic message of hope and belonging from presiding Judge Melissa Dubose.

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‘See justice done’: Chris Gavin discusses capture of RI Most Wanted fugitive

Gavin, of The Boston Globe, has been covering the capture of Ronald Fischer. He appeared on “Behind the Story.”

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Settlement ensures R.I. State House rotunda will remain open during ‘State of the State’ speeches - The Boston Globe

“This is an important reaffirmation of First Amendment rights in a space that serves as a quintessential forum for free speech activity,” ACLU of R.I.’s Steven Brown said.

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A former Christian school teacher in R.I. is accused of soliciting and endangering an underage girl - The Boston Globe

Sean D. Cassidy taught and coached at Barrington Christian Academy until late May, when parents of a student contacted police about his behavior. Now he is facing new felony charges.

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2 people injured in Newport, R.I. shooting, police say - The Boston Globe

Authorities said the shooting was a “targeted, isolated incident.”

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Taylor Swift put the spotlight on Watch Hill. But the pop star isn’t center stage when she’s in Rhode Island. - The Boston Globe

Fans still flock to this seaside town hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol, whom the local paper once described as “one of us.”

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R.I. man who fled during 2005 sexual assault trial arrested off N.J. coast, in his sailboat, ‘The Silver Lining’ - The Boston Globe

Ronald L. Fischer, 70, a former anesthesiologist, spent more than two decades on the run. Authorities intercepted him on his boat, which was registered under and alias.

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Providence has term limits. So how is this former councilor running again? - The Boston Globe

For the first time, a term-limited city councilor is aiming to make a comeback. Providence lawyers say it’s legal because of the way the term limits were written into law.

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R.I. legislators considering override of Governor McKee veto, House speaker says - The Boston Globe

House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski said he is proud of legislation that would create an energy-use reporting requirement for large buildings. “I would like to have seen it become law,” he said.

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R.I. Supreme Court sides with singer Vanessa Carlton in noise, harassment lawsuit against neighbor - The Boston Globe

The court affirmed a 2024 decision granting a preliminary injunction requested by the Grammy-nominated singer.

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R.I. detention facility for federal inmates and ICE detainees files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize $160m debt - The Boston Globe

The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls has filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code.

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Teen arrested after two women injured in Woonsocket shooting - The Boston Globe

A suspect, identified by police only as a 17-year-old juvenile from Woonsocket, was taken into custody, authorities said.

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R.I. secretary of state says Trump’s DOJ is trying to intimidate election officials - The Boston Globe

The US Department of Justice warned, election officials could face criminal charges if noncitizens are on the voter rolls or cast ballots, Secretary of State Gregg Amore said.

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Four teens arrested in connection with Providence ‘pop-up’ party shooting that injured five, police say - The Boston Globe

Authorities carried out search and arrest warrants in Providence, Johnston, and Woonsocket on Friday.

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Death of R.I. inmate under investigation, officials say - The Boston Globe

The inmate was pronounced dead after he was unresponsive inside his cell, according to a Department of Corrections spokesperson.

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A woman won $4 million playing the lottery. Then, her divorce case went to the Rhode Island Supreme Court. - The Boston Globe

A previously undisputed divorce took a turn after one spouse got lucky.

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R.I. sees sharp increase in number of uncontested Assembly races - The Boston Globe

“It is not a good thing for democracy when voters don’t have a choice at the ballot box,” Common Cause R.I. executive director John Marion said.

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Providence police target ‘pop-up’ parties, illegal ATVs as summer season ramps up - The Boston Globe

The additional efforts were announced Wednesday, two days after a shooting at a pop-up party injured five people.

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Man, 25, drowns after canoe overturns in pond in Charlestown, R.I., authorities say - The Boston Globe

Jordan S. Monroe, of Narragansett, was pronounced dead at a hospital on Sunday, police said.

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