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Making a push for a Rhode Island state coral

Don’t underestimate the importance of astrangia poculata. It’s New England tough.

RI NEWS
Central Falls lawmakers introduce bills aimed at closing Wyatt by 2028
“We are here today in an attempt to right the wrongs of our predecessors and to do right by our community,” Rep. Giraldo says.

COVID-19 VACCINE NEWS
Everything you need to know about getting a coronavirus vaccine in Rhode Island
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the vaccination process.

Walgreens allows Rhode Island teachers to make COVID-19 vaccine appointmentsCVS allows teachers to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointmentsR.I. unveils portal for mass vaccination sitesNewly eligible, teachers struggle to get vaccine appointments through CVSHere's how many people are eligible for the vaccine in RICVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more locations in MA, R.I.R.I. to open new mass vaccination sites in Middletown and WoonsocketR.I. receives first doses of Janssen, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

RI BUSINESS
RI attorney general opposes Champlin’s Marina expansion plans on Block Island
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha said his office has a constitutional and common law obligation to protect the environment and shared natural resources.

RI SPORTS
Brown University scoops up University of Pennsylvania’s head of athletics
M. Grace Calhoun, a former varsity student-athlete who graduated from Brown in 1992, will become Brown’s vice president of athletics and recreation in April.

RI BUSINESS
South County Health president voices concerns over Lifespan-Care New England merger
"We believe any 80 percent market provider could have negative impacts on smaller health systems within that same market,” he said.

RI CRIME
In R.I., 43 percent of unemployment insurance claims were suspected or confirmed fraud
Since the pandemic began last March, the state has received 899,505 unemployment insurance claims, and 382,683 of those turned out to be suspected or confirmed fraud.

RI NEWS
DCYF says neglect contributed to deaths of young sisters in Providence house fire
The girls were home with extended family members when their house on Lucy Street caught fire.

CORONAVIRUS
Readers share the moment when they realized how serious the COVID-19 pandemic would be
One year after the first positive test in Rhode Island, we look back at the moments when we knew our lives had changed.

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Meet the latest members of the Globe Rhode Island team

You don’t hear a lot about growing local news operations these days, but that's what's happening here.
RI SPORTS

Brown University scoops up University of Pennsylvania’s head of athletics

M. Grace Calhoun, a former varsity student-athlete who graduated from Brown in 1992, will become Brown’s vice president of athletics and recreation in April.
RI POLITICS

Dan McKee’s ascension is a game changer for Rhode Island’s 2022 governor’s race

As lieutenant governor, he had been lagging behind Democratic rivals in fund-raising and visibility. As the incumbent governor, things may be different.

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RI BUSINESS

South County Health president voices concerns over Lifespan-Care New England merger

"We believe any 80 percent market provider could have negative impacts on smaller health systems within that same market,” he said.

RI CRIME

Four men face federal charges in counterfeit check scheme using homeless people to commit fraud

Bad checks were cashed in banks in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine.

RI BUSINESS

R.I. restaurants to allow up to 66 percent capacity starting Friday

The businesses have been at 50 percent capacity since former Governor Gina Raimondo’s three-week “pause” on the economy was lifted in late December.

RI BUSINESS

Ballys: R.I. COVID-19 business restrictions had negative impact on Q4

Former Governor Raimondo’s three-week pause period, which shut down the company’s two Rhode Island casinos, hurt the company’s final quarter.

POLITICS

Raimondo: ‘We need to go fast and we need to go big’ to expand broadband in US

Newly confirmed US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Thursday the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted significant gaps in broadband Internet access across the country, and vowed to take a “bold” approach to expand that service.

RI NEWS

Doctor raises alarms about discharges from state-run Eleanor Slater Hospital

In a scathing open later, the doctor accuses the R.I. hospital of “unethical, non-compassionate, non-standard care.”

CORONAVIRUS

R.I. receives 9,100 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The vaccine, known as Janssen, will be distributed through state-run sites, clinics, and hospitals.

RI POLITICS

7 key issues for R.I. Governor Dan McKee to address in his first 100 days

From continuing the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program to preparing the budget, Rhode Island's new governor won't have much downtime over the next three months.

CORONAVIRUS

This doctor stepped up to bridge the gap as the pandemic ravaged this small city

Hailed as a hero of Central Falls, R.I., Dr. Beata Nelken provided COVID-19 tests and vaccines to help struggling families and protect public health

CORONAVIRUS

Newly eligible, R.I. teachers struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine appointments through CVS

Because the state has not yet prioritized teachers to get vaccinated, CVS is limited in the number of appointments available to educators.

RI CRIME

Son of Rhode Island Senator Elaine Morgan charged with sexual assault on a minor

The 18-year-old allegedly met the 14-year-old victim through the social networking app SnapChat