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AROUND R.I.

I spent a night in ‘The Conjuring’ house and yes, it seems haunted

The house that inspired "The Conjuring" movie is no bed and breakfast. Guests come here to explore the paranormal — or at least attempt to last the night. Not everyone does.
R.I. NEWS IN BRIEF

Judicial nominators send 3 Superior Court picks to governor

Several commission members stressed the importance of selecting a candidate that reflects the diversity of the state. PLUS: Cases rise as state performs millionth coronavirus test ... RI Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision not to step aside.

VIDEO: PROTESTS IN RI
Watch: More protests and violence in Providence
A second night of protests over a police-involved moped crash in Providence included a brief but tense standoff.

Newly released videos don’t show key moment in moped crash

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The most memorable political debates in Rhode Island history
Ahead of tonight's presidential debate, I asked a handful of longtime political observers to share their favorite Rhode Island debates. And yes, Buddy Cianci is there.

HEALTH
Rhode Island is seeing clear community spread of coronavirus, governor warns
Governor Gina Raimondo repeated her request that residents avoid large gatherings or traveling for Thanksgiving, and said if the virus isn't contained, she'll restrict businesses again and move the state back to Phase 2.

Providence Bishop Tobin criticizes Pope Francis again, this time over same-sex civil unions

Hours after Pope Francis for the first time endorsed same-sex civil unions, Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin called such relationships “objectively immoral” and said the Catholic church should not accept them.
HEALTH

Rhode Island is seeing clear community spread of coronavirus, governor warns

Governor Gina Raimondo repeated her request that residents avoid large gatherings or traveling for Thanksgiving, and said if the virus isn't contained, she'll restrict businesses again and move the state back to Phase 2.
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This Classical High graduate is becoming a partner at one of the most important companies in New England

We don’t tell you every time a Rhode Islander gets a cool new job, but when we do, it’s because it’s a really big deal.
Providence, RI, USA

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THINGS TO DO

  • Virtual Story Time, online event hosted by the West Warwick Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon today

  • Armory Farmers Market, 85 Parade St, Providence, 3 to 6:30 p.m. today

  • Virtual Coloring Club for Relaxation online event hosted by Washington Park Library and Providence Community Library, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today

  • Food Waste Prevention virtual presentation online hosted by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, 7 to 8 p.m. today

  • Veggie Days, free, fresh, local vegetables for families, MLK Community Center, 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today

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More Recent Stories

More than a dozen arrested during protest against Providence police as moped rider remains in coma

Hundreds of people protested on Tuesday night in the name of Jhamal Gonsalves, a moped rider who remained in critical condition after crashing while trailed by Providence police.

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Report raises key questions about school reopenings in Rhode Island

An independent council says the state has to figure out whether remote learners are getting a high-quality education, and whether those students have access to the necessary technology.

Squealing tires, a loud crash, and a moped driver is left in critical condition

For years, Providence police have tried to control illegal weekend joyrides by drivers of dirt bikes and ATVs. Now a serious crash involving police is inflaming racial tensions.

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Providence’s speed cameras are back. Here’s where they’re located

The majority of Providence students are back to in-person schooling, so city officials are turning on the school zone speeding cameras beginning today.

INNOVATORS Q&A

Black Lives Matter RI aims to open a charter school in Pawtucket

The African-American Innovation Center will focus on engineering, science, and information technology.

BALLOT QUESTIONS

R.I. is one of five states that have racial justice questions on the ballot this year. Here are the others

Other states are asking voters to repeal a ban on affirmative action, change the state flag, and strike slavery as a criminal punishment from their constitutions.

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Here’s how much you need to make to afford a home in each Rhode Island community

If you’re making $70,000 a year, the only communities where you are likely to find an affordable home to buy are Central Falls, Providence (not counting the East Side), and Pawtucket, according to a report released Friday by HousingWorks RI.

HEALTH

R.I. governor closes company break rooms, bans trick-or-treating after dark as COVID-19 cases rise

"We’re in a bad spot right now, and if we don’t make adjustments, things will get worse," Governor Gina M. Raimondo told Rhode Islanders.

AROUND R.I.

Amid a pandemic, Rhode Island state parks are a refuge and refreshment

With all due respect to calamari, the state parks are Rhode Island’s best idea.

ELECTION

Rhode Islanders line up for the first day of early voting

Voters said they were itching to cast a ballot in the presidential race and not willing to mail it in or wait until Nov. 3.

HEALTH

With a spike in coronavirus cases, Raimondo calls on Rhode Islanders to cancel Halloween parties and Thanksgiving travel

The governor said she will not close any more K-12 schools or any restaurants and retail businesses because she doesn’t believe that’s how people are getting infected.