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LGBTQ advocates praise removal of R.I. legislator from House committee

Speaker Shekarchi removed Representative Robert Quattrocchi, a Scituate Republican, from a House committee Thursday after he asked Representative Rebecca Kislak, a Providence Democrat who is a lesbian, if she is a pedophile.

R.I. man who recorded himself sexually assaulting teenage girls is sentenced to 30 years in prison

In one case, Francis Scott pretended to be a driver for a ride-hailing service and offered to drive a girl, 15, to school, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Instead, he drove her to a secluded area, took her phone and recorded himself assaulting her, prosecutors said.

In Deerfield, N.H., a debate over school choice

Voters are being asked whether to sign a new contract with Concord High School or try a new model with other education options for students.

Parent allegedly attacks school bus driver in Boston

A father of an elementary school student allegedly punched a Boston Public Schools bus driver in the face earlier this week, authorities said. The driver was transported by EMS to Boston Medical Center, according to a police report.

MLB dropping ‘Boston’ trademark application it had filed on behalf of Red Sox
Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement Friday that MLB “initiated, oversaw, and directed a trademark application on behalf of three of its clubs, including the Boston Red Sox. Major League Baseball — not the Boston Red Sox — initiated this filing.” The other two teams are the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners.

Northern Lights seen in New England amid strong geomagnetic storm
Shimmering hues of greens, yellows, and reds painted the sky, delighting onlookers around New England, some of whom posted about the light show on social media.

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