R.I. officials are trying to get rid of bedbugs in state offices. Union workers say they’re not doing enough. State officials say they’re “committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our employees and the clients they serve.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/25/m...

R.I. officials are trying to get rid of bedbugs in state offices. Union workers say they’re not doing enough. - The Boston Globe

State officials say they’re “committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our employees and the clients they serve."

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At Brown University, Justin Trudeau says Trump’s trade war has ‘no logical point,’ is hurting US and Canada. “The US administration is no longer working in the best interest of the American people. That makes it extremely unpredictable and difficult." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/23/m...

At Brown, Trudeau says Trump’s trade war has ‘no logical point,’ is hurting US and Canada - The Boston Globe

“The US administration is no longer working in the best interest of the American people,” the former prime minister said. “That makes it extremely unpredictable and difficult for countries to navigate...

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Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor, leaving its Jewish community at a crossroads My latest, with @stephmachado.bsky.social: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/22/m...

Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor, leaving its Jewish community at a crossroads - The Boston Globe

The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.

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For his landmark ruling on the free speech rights of noncitizens, Judge William G. Young is recognized with a First Amendment award from @nefac.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m...

For his landmark ruling on the free speech rights of noncitizens, Judge Young is recognized with a First Amendment award - The Boston Globe

“The very essence of your profession is exactly the same as that of every United States judicial officer,” Judge William G. Young told journalists. “And it is this: to reach out for the truth.”

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SPJ strongly objects to President Donald Trump’s decision to bar @cnn.com, @ms.now and @politico.com from the White House because of their coverage. Press access should never be used to punish journalists for reporting that those in power dislike. ➡️ Read the full statement: bit.ly/4hfhDsj

NEW: Mayor Smiley says he's not endorsing David Morales, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Providence, in the November election His reflections on the election loss and what happens next ⬇️ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/18/m...

Providence mayor has ‘no regrets’ about his losing campaign, but he won’t endorse the Democratic nominee - The Boston Globe

Brett Smiley reflects on the race against David Morales, which he believes came down to differences about rent control and cost of living.

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Full house for our latest Rhode Map Live event, with a timely panel about artificial intelligence about to be moderated by Dan McGowan

Remembering Private Foley. More than 80 years ago, a young soldier from Holyoke made the ultimate sacrifice. A Dutch family has been tending his grave in the Netherlands ever since. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/14/m...

Remembering Private Foley - The Boston Globe

More than 80 years ago, a young soldier from Holyoke made the ultimate sacrifice. A Dutch family has been tending his grave in the Netherlands ever since.

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At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here are the stories of those they left behind. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...

9/11 changed their lives. This is what came next. - The Boston Globe

At least 206 people with Massachusetts ties were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Here are the stories of those they left behind.

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Some council president intrigue for your Friday morning Jill Davidson, Miguel Sanchez and Shelley Peterson have formed an alliance in leadership discussions. Not yet clear which one of them might come forward as the president candidate www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...

With Morales’s win, rent control is on the table again in Providence - The Boston Globe

Wednesday’s primary is poised to bring new leadership into City Hall with enough support to limit rent increases next year. Legislation failed to get over the finish line earlier this year.

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Wow — 28 mail ballots were added to the tally for Ward 9, but it’s still a 2-vote race between incumbent Juan Pichardo and Carmen Castillo. This is likely to go to a recount on Monday

Officers who defended US Capitol denounce 'proud J6er' running for Congress in R.I. Democratic Rep. Seth @magaziner.house.gov joined 2 officers opposing GOP candidate Victor Mellor who showed up at a news conference www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...

Officers who defended US Capitol denounce ‘proud J6er’ who won GOP primary for US Congress in R.I. - The Boston Globe

Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner joined two officers opposing GOP candidate Victor Mellor, who showed up at a news conference and defended his decision to enter the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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“Those who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks did it to advance their own political agenda, and we still don’t really know what that is,” said Martin Bentz, from the Islamic Society of Southeastern Massachusetts. “We’ve been trying to make it clear that they didn’t represent any Muslim principles.”

‘Where do we go from here?’ Muslim Americans reflect on 25 years since 9/11. - The Boston Globe

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, Muslims in Massachusetts reflect on how the tragedy shaped their experiences of what it's like to be Muslim in America.

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NEW: Rent control is back from the dead in Providence. After Wednesday's primary, the City Council is projected to have majority support in 2027 for capping rent increases, and a mayor who will sign it www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/m...

With Morales’s win, rent control is on the table again in Providence - The Boston Globe

Wednesday’s primary is poised to bring new leadership into City Hall with enough support to limit rent increases next year. Legislation failed to get over the finish line earlier this year.

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Wonders if this might have been a great Rhode Island Report…

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WATCH: The Globe's Edward Fitzpatrick and Dan McGowan discuss Helena Foulkes' win over Governor Dan McKee www.bostonglobe.com/video/2026/0...

WATCH: In between gallons of coffee, Dan McGowan and I chat about what happened in Providence last night www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCQ...

Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado and Dan McGowan discuss David Morales' victory in Providence

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Keith Hoffmann didn’t call Kim Ahern to concede the AG’s race, per her campaign. He declined to comment when I asked him why this afternoon Knight and Solomon both called to concede last night

The Board of Elections says Carmen Castillo has requested a recount in Ward 9, where she is currently down by 2 votes to incumbent Juan Pichardo Pichardo was a lead sponsor of the rent stabilization ordinance, and Castillo is a previously term-limited councilor from the ward

MAP: How David Morales won Providence He dominated in the West End as expected, but also made inroads on the East Side; only 45 votes separate Smiley and Morales right now on the East Side (with some mail ballots still to be counted) Interactive maps here: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/10/m...

Mayor Smiley has called David Morales to concede the race for mayor, according to the Morales campaign

David Morales has won the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, unseating Mayor Brett Smiley, the AP projects. Huge chants of “David, David” at his watch party as the race is called www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/09/m...

Some Providence polling places opened late this morning; here’s the explanation from the city Board of Canvassers

A once-prominent RI town official who was accused of sexual abuse of boys over decades has died by suicide. David Barboza was the subject of a @bostonglobe.com investigation in 2019. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/09/m...

Former R.I. town official accused of sexually abusing boys died by suicide, say police - The Boston Globe

David Barboza, 71, was found dead in his Bristol home on Sunday.

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Happy RI primary day! Turnout as of 11am (including early and mail votes returned so far) is already more than half the total 2022 primary turnout. Polls are open until 8 p.m. @globeri.bsky.social will have full coverage of the results tonight at Globe.com/RI

Other races I'm watching closely: the Dem primary for Ward 1 in Providence, between John Goncalves and Miguel Martinez Youngs. It's one of the fiercest, and most fascinating, city-council races I've seen in some time. Check out @stephmachado.bsky.social's great reporting for @globeri.bsky.social.

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. The race for Ward 1 could be seen as a proxy battle for the mayoral contest.

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Rhode Island police officer caught on video tasing a handcuffed man will resign in December www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...

Rhode Island police officer caught on video tasing a handcuffed man will resign in December - The Boston Globe

Central Falls, R.I., Officer Timothy Toczko reached a settlement with the city instead of facing a hearing on seven misconduct charges

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"Something does not smell right." As lawsuits plague R.I.’s ‘Conjuring’ house, a judge says the cases are a mess. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...

‘Something does not smell right’: As lawsuits plague R.I.’s ‘Conjuring’ house, judge says the cases are a mess - The Boston Globe

The Burrillville, R.I., farmhouse made famous by the horror movie franchise is now haunting courtrooms

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Former Barrington Christian school teacher accused of exploiting girls in 2011 and over the past year. Sean Cassidy allegedly claimed to be working for the FBI. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...

Former Barrington Christian Academy teacher indicted on federal charges involving two girls - The Boston Globe

Sean Cassidy also worked as a director at the Pawtucket YMCA and had been an executive director and on the board at The Children’s Workshop Foundation in Central Falls.

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Providence's high-stakes mayoral contest is one of the closest-watched in next week's Rhode Island primary With no independent polling heading into Labor Day weekend, it's hard to say who is ahead, but both campaigns see it as a close race My latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/04/m...

In Providence, can the mayor fend off his left-wing challenger? - The Boston Globe

The high-stakes mayoral showdown is one of the closest-watched races in next week’s Rhode Island primary.

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@peterneronha.bsky.social sets new course as he nears end of term. As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/01/m...

With no more campaigns on the horizon, R.I.’s attorney general sets a new course - The Boston Globe

As he sailed on Narragansett Bay near his home in Jamestown, Peter F. Neronha talked about his accomplishments and his regrets after eight years in office.

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