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New Shoreham Town Council may strip Ballard’s Beach Resort’s liquor and entertainment license after fights there and on the Block Island Ferry

New Shoreham Interim Chief Chabot will discuss how the police will act on public safety initiatives in connection to the incidents.
Block Island Ferry brawl leads to several arrests, minor injuries, and plenty of questionsBlock Island council calls emergency meeting after fights at Ballard’s, on ferry

A R.I. wreck that may be Captain Cook’s Endeavour is being eaten by ‘shipworms’
Sometimes called termites of the ocean, the worm-like mollusk is attacking the ship’s exposed wood.

RI BUSINESS
R.I. will break ground on the Tidewater project. Here’s what you should know.
The project has stirred hopes for a revival in downtown Pawtucket — and controversy about the public price tag.

RI NEWS
Found: One good dog who’s going to be on a leash for a while
While her owners were at a welcome reception for their wedding, Zoey the Aussiedoodle bolted from an assistant Saturday in Newport.

Food & Dining in Rhode Island
Cooking for Newport’s locals: Chef at shuttered Salvation Café is leading a new kitchen
Todd Coonan ran the kitchen in one of Newport’s most beloved restaurants by locals. Now he and his kitchen staff are running the show at Cabana, which is located in the same building.

Explore 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

POLICING
Providence police captain charged with assault after video shows him slamming handcuffed man
Captain Stephen Gencarella’s lawyer said the video doesn’t show the whole story, including that the handcuffed man had a knife sheathed inside his waistband.

PHOTO GALLERY
Photos of Rhode Island
Must-see pictures of sights and scenes in the Ocean State.

Rhode Island news in brief

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

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Rhode Island political news: August 2022

Regular updates about Rhode Island politics and political leaders.

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McKee signs legislation dedicating $250m to affordable housing for low-income R.I. residents

R.I. Housing Secretary Josh Saal said the funds could spur housing that includes social services, expanding options for seniors, persons with disabilities, and persons experiencing homelessness.

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R.I. reaches $1.8m settlement with gas companies over contamination

The settlement from Chevron, Irving, and Valero will go toward emergency response and ongoing remediation of contamination by methyl tertiary-butyl ether, or MTBE.

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

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Pryor would use state treasurer’s office to address economy, tax policy
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the former Rhode Island commerce secretary said the state should consider slashing its 7 percent sales tax rate.

More episodes of the Rhode Island Report podcastExplore the data: Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll of Rhode Islanders
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Aug. 11-18

You’ll have the best times! This week, clambakes, cornhole, an international film festival and more.
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Man faces charges after allegedly driving around Providence with woman on the hood of his car

A Rhode Island man is facing charges after he allegedly drove around Providence with a woman stuck on the hood of his vehicle.

RI POLITICS

Former R.I. State Police superintendent claims Senate candidate ‘stalked’ and ‘bullied’ his wife

Smithfield Councilman David Tikoian, a former State Police major, calls claims "grossly inaccurate" and says he and family have been victims of "intimidation, harassment, and threats" by Steven O’Donnell.

RI BUSINESS

Rhode Island business news: August 2022

Regular updates from Rhode Island business leaders and industry experts.

RHODE MAP

A new Democratic Super PAC is getting ready to hit Allan Fung

Bright Future RI is backing Democrat Seth Magaziner for Congress, but its goal is to target Republican Fung, the former Cranston mayor who is garnering national attention.

PODCAST

Pryor would use state treasurer’s office to address economy, tax policy

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the former Rhode Island commerce secretary said the state should consider slashing its 7 percent sales tax rate.

RI Crime

R.I. man who forced five women into prostitution for a decade pleads guilty to sex trafficking

Ronald Hall used force, threats, and coercion to traffic five victims across seven states — including Massachusetts and Rhode Island — to engage in prostitution

RI POLITICS

In R.I., 31 of 39 cities and towns will vote on recreational marijuana sales

On Nov. 8, voters from Bristol to Burrillville, Westerly to Woonsocket, will vote on whether to allow adult-use marijuana shops in those municipalities.

RI BUSINESS

McKee proposes $3.8m to help most at risk afford expected electricity rate increases this winter

The Office of Energy Resources proposes using the state’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds, which could help defray — but not entirely offset — the expected rate increase for as many as 39,000 low-income electricity customers.