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Controversial solar proposal heats up in Johnston

Opponents slam plan to build a 19-megawatt field on historic farmland, which now only needs a majority vote for a special-use permit.

RI HEALTH
New center at Rhode Island College will expand state’s bilingual mental health workforce
The new center wants to meet the needs of the Latino and Hispanic populations statewide.

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Buddy Cianci meets artificial intelligence
Legendary investigative reporter Mike Stanton learned that his book on Cianci, "The Prince of Providence," is being used without permission to train generative-AI systems.

RI NEWS
Deal to get payments from Providence universities moves to council floor, but without committee’s recommendation
The payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements, known as PILOT agreements, are expected to get a vote next week.

RI BUSINESS
K-zao, a queer tailoring studio in Providence, designs bespoke suits for diverse clientele
The shop is a “gateway” for cultivating positive relationships between customers and their clothes.

RI NEWS
Head of R.I. Board of Elections to retire before 2024 election
Robert Rapoza’s departure will leave a vacancy in the top job ahead of the presidential election.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER
What wine goes best with Pirate’s Booty? Or pigs-in-a-blanket?
Unexpected wine parings were the stars of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. So we decided to experiement ourselves.

TRAVEL
Two Berkshires motor inns have been reinvented as chic hotels, but are they worth the chic price?
Only one of these recently refreshed hotels delivered. The other, sadly, didn’t live up to the hype or even promised services.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Here’s how El Niño may impact our coming winter
No matter which winter prediction you look at, nobody really knows what’s going to happen, but there are some variables we can consider to help us understand what could happen in the coming months.

PROVIDENCE
Providence’s Amica Mutual Pavillion will get roof, floor, and seating improvements
No more leaky roof.

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Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.
“The child gets on the waitlist and by the time you’re able to get them, they’re within a year of aging out,” a provider told the Globe. “And we know how critical it is to get to them in those early years.”

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RI POLITICS

Treasurer re-evaluating R.I.’s relationship with Washington Trust bank after redlining allegations

General Treasurer Diossa notes the state has $190 million deposited with Washington Trust and vows to press the bank to go beyond the terms of its settlement with the US Attorney’s Office.

BLOCK ISLAND

Block Island officials confirm R.I. attorney general investigating Harborside Inn fire

The owner of the company that had inspected the kitchen’s fire suppression system has been stripped of his journeyman license after the state fire marshal determined that the fire began inside the hotel’s restaurant, “in or near the kitchen hood and exhaust fans.”

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Report: The biggest challenges facing R.I. public schools

Falling enrollment, chronic absenteeism, and disappointing test scores are just a few of the issues identified by Brown University's Annenberg Institute.

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The long wait for Early Intervention services in Rhode Island

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Globe's Steph Machado brings us behind the reporting on a story, produced with Rhode Island PBS Weekly, on the waitlists for the Early Intervention program.
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 29-Oct. 6

This week: Vintage cars, pumpkins, sailing, surfing, beer fest, Oktoberfests (plural) barbecue, a Harvest Fair, and more!

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RI HEALTH

During Hispanic Heritage Month, doctor says R.I. can do better: ‘Taco Tuesday is not progress. It is appeasement.’

During a Latinx summit at Rhode Island College, Dr. Pablo Rodriguez criticizes Lifespan and Care New England for failing to support his new Spanish-language public health website.

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Podcast: The long wait for Early Intervention services in R.I.

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the Globe's Steph Machado brings us behind the reporting on a story, produced with Rhode Island PBS Weekly, on the waitlists for the Early Intervention program.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER

What wine goes best with Pirate’s Booty? Or pigs-in-a-blanket?

Unexpected wine parings were the stars of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. So we decided to experiement ourselves.

RI COURTS

Washington Trust agrees to pay $9m to resolve alleged redlining in Rhode Island

An investigation by federal prosecutors found that the Westerly-based company has never located a single branch in any majority Black or Hispanic neighborhood.

RI TRANSPORTATION

Block Island Ferry resumes after four-day suspension due to rough seas

Ferry service to Block Island resumed Wednesday after a four-day suspension due to hazardous sea conditions. The High-Speed Ferry has been canceled for a fifth day.

RI POLITICS

The latest political news in Rhode Island

Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District

RHODE MAP

N.J. Senator Bob Menendez’s Rhode Island ties

A few of his prominent Ocean State donors say he deserves to have his day in court before he considers resigning.

RI BUSINESS

Next competitor for R.I. hospital CEOs? Amazon, CVS, Uber Eats, and other tech.

Companies that specialize in artificial intelligence and digital tech are Lifespan’s biggest competitors to tackle, according to CEO John Fernandez.