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Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? An international fight over the answer has turned personal.

For some, the story of the debate over Captain Cook’s Endeavour was not Rhode Island versus Australia — it was archaeologist D.K. Abbass versus the world. And it’s been that way for years.

RI BUSINESS
Care New England board eschews merger offers, votes to remain independent
R.I.’s second largest hospital group will pursue “curated” partnerships amid expectations it could try again to merge with Mass General Brigham or others.

RI POLITICS
R.I. state Senator Tiara Mack faces criticism for twerking on TikTok
A silly moment on the Fourth of July spiraled into a viral event that painted the progressive politician in a negative light among her critics, but garnered plenty of support from her fans.

RHODE MAPHow often R.I. uses its ‘red flag’ gun law
Cranston has used the state’s “red flag” law the most since it was enacted in 2018, and nearly 10 communities have used it only once.

Food & Dining in Rhode Island
Providence firefighter has no idea how he landed on new PBS reality cooking show, ‘The Great American Recipe’
Self-taught home cook Dan Rinaldi prepares dishes informed by his Italian heritage on the series, which airs Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Recipe: Dan Rinaldi’s Rhode Island-style fried calamariExplore the new section: Food & Dining in Rhode IslandSign up for our upcoming food and dining newsletter hereRhode Map | A Q&A with Alexa Gagosz about R.I.'s food industry
RI COURTS

Three men plead guilty in ‘grandparent scheme’ to defraud elderly

In just a few days last summer, they admitted, they fraudulently collected more than $350,000 from seniors across Rhode Island who’d been convinced their grandchildren were in trouble.

RI POLICING
Providence Police, attorney general investigating after video captures officer smashing handcuffed man’s face into pavement
The Police Department’s report differs from video taken at the scene, shows the supervisors struggling with the man next to parked vehicles.

RI HEALTH
McKee signs executive order to protect patients traveling to Rhode Island for abortion care
The order also protects providers in Rhode Island who provide abortion care to individuals from another state.

COMMENTARY | OMAR BAHDefending democracy, and freedom, is more important now than ever
I grew up in The Gambia, and saw democracy fall. It’s a situation that I’m seeing begin to play out in my adopted homeland, the US, as well.

Rhode Island news in brief

Making prostitution legal in Rhode Island: The out-of-state money behind the push
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RHODE MAP

How often R.I. uses its ‘red flag’ gun law

Cranston has used the state’s “red flag” law the most since it was enacted in 2018, and nearly 10 communities have used it only once.

COMMENTARY | OMAR BAH

Defending democracy, and freedom, is more important now than ever

I grew up in The Gambia, and saw democracy fall. It’s a situation that I’m seeing begin to play out in my adopted homeland, the US, as well.

RI politics

Rhode Island political news: June 2022

Regular updates about Rhode Island politics and political leaders.

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PODCAST

Breaking down the new Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll in Rhode Island

On Rhode Island Report podcast, columnist Dan McGowan explores how a Republican could win a R.I. congressional seat and the good news/bad news for Helena Foulkes.
More episodes of the Rhode Island Report podcastExplore the data: Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll of Rhode Islanders
THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in R.I. this week: July 1-8

You’ll have the best times! Of course, we’re focusing on parades and fireworks. But there are plenty of great options before and after July 4 as well.
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RI POLITICS

R.I. state Senator Tiara Mack faces criticism for twerking on TikTok

A silly moment on the Fourth of July spiraled into a viral event that painted the progressive politician in a negative light among her critics, but garnered plenty of support from her fans.

RI HEALTH

McKee signs executive order to protect patients traveling to Rhode Island for abortion care

The order also protects providers in Rhode Island who provide abortion care to individuals from another state.

Here are Rhode Island’s best restaurants for wine, says Wine Spectator

The magazine awarded accolades to 20 different restaurants in the Ocean State for their wine selections. Seven of those awards received ‘Best of Award Excellence,’ the magazine’s second-tier honor.

RI COURTS

Three men plead guilty in ‘grandparent scheme’ to defraud elderly

In just a few days last summer, they admitted, they fraudulently collected more than $350,000 from seniors across Rhode Island who’d been convinced their grandchildren were in trouble.

RI POLITICS

Explore our town-by-town search of candidates running for office in Rhode Island this year

More than 3,400 candidates have until July 15 to collect signatures and submit their nomination papers to qualify to appear on the Sept. 13 primary or the Nov. 8 general election.

Rhode Map

Mike Ritz is bringing his leadership skills to Washington

The longtime executive director of Leadership Rhode Island, announced last week that he has accepted a new job heading up a government leadership institute at Gallup.

4th of July

The ultimate Fourth of July parade is back in full force in Bristol, R.I.

The 237th annual Fourth of July parade was back in full force, as thousands of attendees dressed in red, white, and blue lined the streets to celebrate Independence Day, capping off nearly two weeks of concerts and events.

Roxbury’s A.J. Reeves elated to join Celtics Summer League roster

Reeves, the Gatorade Player of the Year in Massachusetts in 2017-18, played at Brimmer and May in Newton and at Providence College.