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HATE CRIME IN RI

Anti-Defamation League seeing increased hate group activity, antisemitism in New England, nationally

Demonstrations in the region at least twice a month, often involving dozens of men, show they’ve become emboldened, said the ADL’s Peggy Shukur, and perhaps, that their recruiting efforts are having an impact.

RI CRIMEWorker charged with keeping AR-15 ghost gun on R.I. state hospital grounds
A State Police affidavit raises questions about the state’s response. Eleanor Slater Hospital carpenter Kenneth Fullam, 60, of Burrillville, was arraigned Nov. 23 on a charge of possession of a ghost gun.

RI POLITICS
Magaziner sets priorities, makes key staff hires
“If Republicans are going to spend the next two years pursuing issues like Hunter Biden’s laptop, then I think they will regret it,” the Democratic congressman-elect says.

HOMELESSNESS
Frustrations mount over plan to use Cranston Street Armory to help the homeless this winter
Providers who applauded the move last week are now finding that the push to make part of the massive Armory into a 24/7 warming station isn’t well organized and has plenty of limitations and complications.

RI ARTS
A local treasure, gone: What happened to the stained glass windows in Pawtucket’s Pitcher-Goff House?
An antiques dealer said they bought them legally. But the home’s current owner insists that the previous owner should never have been able to sell them.

HOMELESSNESS
ACLU of Rhode Island calls on McKee to rescind order for homeless individuals to leave State House grounds
Depending on how the state responds, executive director Steven Brown said the ACLU will “consider possible legal action on behalf of people who end up being adversely affected.”

HOLIDAY GUIDES
The ultimate Rhode Island food gift guide
Foodies — and friends of foodies — rejoice! When it comes to gifting something delicious to eat or drink, there are plenty of options.

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RI CRIME

Rhode Island crime news: November 2022

Regular updates from police and the Rhode Island courts.

RI ENVIRONMENT

R.I. settles with 2 more gas refiners over MTBE contamination

The settlements bring the total amount recovered from MTBE lawsuits to $19.85 million, which supports ongoing cleanup of MTBE by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

One of Rhode Island’s top TV anchors is leaving in her prime. And she wants you to know why.

As shootings and other tragedies become more common, they're taking their toll on the journalists who have to report on them.

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Documentary tells the story of a ‘two spirit’ member of the Narragansett tribe

On Rhode Island Report, Sherenté Harris, who is studying at Brown University and RISD, talks about how important it is for parents to love their LGBTQ+ children.
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Best things to do in R.I. this week: Dec. 9-16

This week: Celebrate the season with classic holiday tales, chilly hikes, seasonal spirits, and Kris Kringle himself.
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Imagine all the 🎂 R.I. politicians could have bought

Here's a look at the money politicians spent on their campaigns this election year.

GIFT GUIDE

The ultimate Rhode Island food gift guide

Foodies — and friends of foodies — rejoice! When it comes to gifting something delicious to eat or drink, there are plenty of options.

PODCAST

Documentary tells the story of a ‘two spirit’ member of the Narragansett tribe

On Rhode Island Report, Sherenté Harris, who is studying at Brown University and RISD, talks about how important it is for parents to love their LGBTQ+ children.

TV

R.I. does ‘Jeopardy!’: Two contestants, and even a clue about PVD

North Smithfield’s Meghan Mello and Providence’s Matt Harvey may not have won, but as a state it still feels like we did.

RI HOMELESSNESS

McKee staff notify homeless encampment at R.I. State House to leave or face fines, arrest

“The claim is that they will be given shelter, but I don’t see how that is possible,” said PC professor Eric Hirsch, co-chair of the state’s Homeless Management Information System Steering Committee.

REPARATIONS

Professors from Brown, UMass-Boston testify in D.C. about reparations and racial wealth gaps

“It’s all part of the same project,” Brown University professor Seth Rockman said of Providence’s reparations budget and the work of the Congressional subcommittee. “The present is indebted to the past in various ways.”

CLIMATE CHANGE

5 takeaways from R.I.’s climate update report

A draft version of the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council report “shows that we’re in the ballpark,” chair Terrence Gray said. “And I think that’s the most important piece — we’re definitely moving in the right direction.”

Rhode Island man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol attack, authorities say

William B. Cotton, 53, of Hopkinton, R.I., was arrested Wednesday on federal charges related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol, according to the FBI.