Edward Fitzpatrick
@fitzprov.bsky.social
Boston Globe reporter covering my home state, Rhode Island. Host of Rhode Island Report podcast. NEFAC board member. Former Providence Journal reporter/columnist. Syracuse University graduate. Runner. Big fan of Benny's.
By @chrisgavin.bsky.social -- Girl, 5, dies in UTV rollover crash in Rhode Island; teen driver charged www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/05/m...
Girl, 5, dies in UTV rollover crash in Rhode Island; teen driver is charged - The Boston Globe
Another 5-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in the crash, authorities said.
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Here’s the ballot from the Democratic caucus that endorsed Miguel Sanchez to be the next council president in Providence — he has 10 votes, alongside Shelley Peterson for majority leader, Jill Davidson for whip, and Juan Pichardo for pro-tem
Ancient glaciers shaped Rhode Island. To trace their path, URI geologists know where to look -- Ocean State Q&A by @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social
A majority of the Democratic nominees for Providence City Council have announced their support for @msanchezpvd.bsky.social as council president for the 2027–2031 term.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Aaron Guckian reiterates that he is not dropping out of the race in response to a @kenblockri.bsky.social internal poll, and he vows to work with President Trump to fix R.I. roads and bridges.
Former congressman James Langevin lands a role advising OpenAI -- Rhode Map by Dan McGowan www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/02/m...
Former congressman James Langevin lands a role advising OpenAI - The Boston Globe
Former congressman James Langevin has agreed to join a government advisory board created by OpenAI, the maker of ChatpGPT and one of the leading artificial intelligence companies in the world, accordi...
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New England state AGs join others in urging Congress to back security funding for Supreme Court justices www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/01/m...
New England state AGs join others in urging Congress to back security funding for Supreme Court justices - The Boston Globe
“Threats against the Supreme Court of the United States have reached a level not seen in many decades, and the threats have escalated not just in volume but in risk and credibility,” the letter said.
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By @stephmachado.bsky.social -- After stabbing, is it time for Providence to rethink 18+ nightclubs? www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/02/m...
A college freshman was killed outside a Providence nightclub. Should the city put an end to 18+ nightlife? - The Boston Globe
Boston’s stricter limits on 18+ nightclub events prompts college students to party in Providence instead.
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By @alexagagosz.bsky.social -- Mayo Clinic is joining forces with a R.I. hospital, putting Mass. systems on notice www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/02/b...
Mayo Clinic is joining forces with a R.I. hospital, putting Mass. systems on notice - The Boston Globe
Its new entry point is South County Health, a hospital that’s been trying to stabilize its finances in Wakefield, R.I.
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By @chrisgavin.bsky.social -- Oklahoma fugitive found in Providence after two months on the run www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/01/m...
An Oklahoma fugitive spent two months on the run. Investigators found him in Providence. - The Boston Globe
Logan Palmer, 41, was convicted last year for “lewd acts involving a child,” authorities said.
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Regent Seaglider debuts, pushing new coastal travel breakthrough www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/30/b...
That’s no seaplane. R.I.’s Regent debuts a new kind of air travel. - The Boston Globe
Now comes the hard part: convincing travelers and carriers that there’s a place for Regent’s products in a highly competitive market.
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In Rhode Map: With the US Conference of Mayors reportedly moving a 2027 meeting from Providence to Atlanta, it's starting to look like Smiley is turning heel on his way out of City Hall.
Since losing to David Morales, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s behavior has raised a few eyebrows - The Boston Globe
With the US Conference of Mayors reportedly moving a 2027 meeting from Providence to Atlanta, it's starting to look like Smiley is turning heel on his way out of City Hall.
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RI Board of Elections reminds voters that Sunday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
Pawtucket Mayor-elect @adamgreenman.bsky.social names members of his transition committee, which will be chaired by former RI Foundation president and CEO Neil Steinberg
“I think Block will surprise some people,” Lincoln Chafee said. But he said @kenblockri.bsky.social's path to victory will be a lot harder with Aaron Guckian in the race. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/01/m...
Lincoln Chafee proved an independent can win a R.I. governor’s race. But can Ken Block do the same in 2026? - The Boston Globe
Block’s internal poll indicates he would win a head-to-head matchup against Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes. But Republican candidate Aaron Guckian said he’s not dropping out.
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Lincoln Chafee proved an independent can win a RI governor’s race. But can @kenblockri.bsky.social do the same in 2026? Block’s internal poll shows he'd win a head-to-head matchup against @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social. But GOP's Guckian said he’s not dropping out www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/01/m...
Lincoln Chafee proved an independent can win a R.I. governor’s race. But can Ken Block do the same in 2026? - The Boston Globe
Block’s internal poll indicates he would win a head-to-head matchup against Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes. But Republican candidate Aaron Guckian said he’s not dropping out.
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Rhode Island once had a vast network of trolleys. Can it bring back just one? RIPTA is considering plans to bring either a light rail or rapid bus line to connect the state’s largest cities. My latest: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/01/m...
Rhode Island once had a vast network of trolleys. Can it bring back just one? - The Boston Globe
The Ocean State’s public transit agency is considering plans to bring either a light rail or rapid bus line to connect the state’s largest cities.
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A girl at North Kingstown, R.I., high school warned in 2005 that coach Aaron Thomas was performing "naked fat tests" on the boys. She said a guidance counselor promised an investigation. Nothing happened for 16 years. By then, Thomas had tested 600 boys. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/30/m...
North Kingstown, R.I., high school student warned about naked ‘fat test’ coach at least 16 years before he resigned - The Boston Globe
Aaron Thomas, who admitted that he had conducted the tests on about 600 male students over 30 years, was found guilty of misdemeanor battery in 2025 but acquitted on charges of sexually molesting the ...
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@rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker @chrisblazejewski.com announces that Michael W. Field and Jason Natareno will join his legal team
You can see a 237-year-old original copy of the Bill of Rights on Thursday, @risecstate.bsky.social announces
I fear that the widespread adoption of chatbots for writing help is going to lead to a lot fewer people discovering this *treasure* of a book. I can't recommend it strongly enough.
Opinion by Tina Cane | Schools should give kids 20 minutes a day to read www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/26/o...
Give kids a recess for the mind - The Boston Globe
Schools should give students 20 minutes a day to read whatever they want — with no quizzes, assignments, or screens.
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Boston Marathon accepts record number of qualifiers for 2027, with cutoff times getting faster (again) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/29/s...
Boston Marathon accepts record number of qualifiers for 2027, with cutoff times getting faster (again) - The Boston Globe
Men ages 18-34 needed to run 2:49:43 to get into next spring's race.
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October 4 is the deadline to register to vote or update your voter information! Verify that your info is correct so you can vote alongside your community in the General Election on November 3 at vote.ri.gov.
Shannon Gilkey, Rhode Island’s higher ed chief, gets 3-year contract extension -- Rhode Map by Dan McGowan www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/29/m...
Rhode Island’s higher ed chief gets 3-yea contract extension - The Boston Globe
The extension would keep Shannon Gilkey overseeing the state’s public higher education office through most of the first term of Rhode Island’s next governor.
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Red Sox Wild Card Series roster set: Garrett Crochet back after missing five months with injury - The Boston Globe
Boston's ace will be limited to short-relief duty after not pitching since April because of a shoulder injury. He has never played for Chad Tracy.
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The Red Sox have added Garrett Crochet back to the roster for the ALDS. Nate Eaton and Andruw Monasterio made the roster; Braiden Ward did not.
Review: Burbage Theatre finds the fun in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/29/m...
Burbage Theatre finds the fun in Shakespeare’s screwball comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ - The Boston Globe
Above all else, the show is a joyous, lighthearted affair from start to finish — despite a pet peeve with Keanu Reeves.
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