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The black-and-white warbler is one of nine birds identified as "responsiblity birds" the Audubon Society of Rhode Island says are declining regionally.

Many bird species are declining in R.I. — here are 9 that researchers will keep an eye on

“Our goal is to keep common birds common,” said Charles Clarkson, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s director of avian research.

RI POLITICS
Shekarchi names Hull as new deputy speaker of R.I. House
Hull, a Providence Democrat and Providence police sergeant, becomes the first Black legislator to serve in that leadership position.

RI POLITICS
McKee, Neronha, other statewide office-holders call for ban on ‘assault-style’ weapons
House and Senate leaders make no commitments, saying they will review the legislation as it goes through the committee process.

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Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality
“We all have to be part of the change,” said Sylvia Carey-Butler, a Providence resident.

RI WEATHER
It’s going to be dangerously cold in the region this weekend. Here’s how frigid it could get.
Expect frigid temperatures and brutal windchill that could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest weather Boston has experienced in years.

RI HEALTH
Dr. Megan Ranney named dean of Yale’s school of public health
She will succeed Interim Dean Melinda Pettigrew, who led the school after outgoing dean Dr. Sten Vermund returned to full-time teaching in July 2022.

RI POLITICS
Lima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. House
The Cranston Democrat said “some of the progressives” disliked her contrary viewpoints and criticism. “They want to shut you up and cancel you. That’s the new cancel culture.”

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Providence’s most-endangered properties for 2023
In addition to the usual suspects, the Providence Preservation Society has the entire Providence public school system on its list.

R.I. FOOD & DINING
A new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.
The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.

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Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality

“We all have to be part of the change,” said Sylvia Carey-Butler, a Providence resident.

Lima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. House

The Cranston Democrat said “some of the progressives” disliked her contrary viewpoints and criticism. “They want to shut you up and cancel you. That’s the new cancel culture.”

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Shen Yun Performing Arts will hold two shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Jan. 28 and 29.

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This week: Rev your engines at Monster Jam, sample some spirits, chill out on ice, and bowl for wildlife.

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Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, Governor Dan McKee, and House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi (L-R) all held fund-raisers in the same week in January.

It’s Crowne Plaza Month for Rhode Island Democrats

Warwick was the center of the political universe for the final full week of January, as three top state leaders kicked off fund-raising season.

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The shopping section of Hope & Main's new Downtown Makers Marketplace on Westminster Street in downtown Providence, R.I.

Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options

Independent markets and restaurants with packaged foods are staying popular even during the time of inflation.

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Epic Renewal co-founder and operations director Tess Feigenbaum loads a spinning sifter with broken down compostable food products.

A R.I. startup diverts 1 ton of waste each month from landfills. They’re trying to get businesses to do the same.

Tess Feigenbaum co-founded Epic Renewal, which looks to provide low-cost composting services for homes, businesses, and events.

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Bernard Joseph Sirr, 47, of North Kingstown, is circled in yellow in this screengrab, according to the FBI, from footage taken at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

North Kingstown man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection

Bernard Joseph Sirr, 47, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to a felony charge of interference with officers during a civil disorder, the US Attorney’s office announced.

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The Rev. Donnie Anderson is the new chair of the Rhode Island Democratic Women's Caucus.

R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus elects the Rev. Donnie Anderson as chair

“I hope the message is: Trans women are women, and we just want to function like every other woman in society,” Anderson said.

Mrs. Robert, with her husband, Lucien, at Maison Robert in 1996.

Martha Ann Robert, 91, Maison Robert restaurateur, mentor, dies

Mrs. Robert and her husband, the late Lucien Robert, had three restaurants in Boston. She also helped found the Ecole Bilingue in Newton, which would become the International School of Boston.

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Employees check on robots at Dexai Robotics, a company designing robots to help with food preparation, on Jan. 11, 2023.

Robots in the kitchen? Local engineers are making it a reality.

Two separate teams of engineers are chasing the holy grail of complete order accuracy, while also trying to surpass the speed of a human worker.

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Providence, R.I.'s longest-serving police chief, Benjamin Ham Child, was wounded three times in the Civil War and earned the Medal of Honor.

Providence’s longest-serving police chief was totally fascinating

Benjamin Ham Child was wounded three times in the Civil War, earned the Medal of Honor, and as chief, proposed pensions for disabled police officers.

Many bird species are declining in R.I. — here are 9 that researchers will keep an eye on

RI POLITICSShekarchi names Hull as new deputy speaker of R.I. HouseHull, a Providence Democrat and Providence police sergeant, becomes the first Black legislator to serve in that leadership position.

RI POLITICSMcKee, Neronha, other statewide office-holders call for ban on ‘assault-style’ weaponsHouse and Senate leaders make no commitments, saying they will review the legislation as it goes through the committee process.

RI POLITICSCandlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality“We all have to be part of the change,” said Sylvia Carey-Butler, a Providence resident.

RI WEATHERIt’s going to be dangerously cold in the region this weekend. Here’s how frigid it could get.Expect frigid temperatures and brutal windchill that could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest weather Boston has experienced in years.

RI HEALTHDr. Megan Ranney named dean of Yale’s school of public healthShe will succeed Interim Dean Melinda Pettigrew, who led the school after outgoing dean Dr. Sten Vermund returned to full-time teaching in July 2022.

RI POLITICSLima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. HouseThe Cranston Democrat said “some of the progressives” disliked her contrary viewpoints and criticism. “They want to shut you up and cancel you. That’s the new cancel culture.”

RHODE MAPProvidence’s most-endangered properties for 2023In addition to the usual suspects, the Providence Preservation Society has the entire Providence public school system on its list.

R.I. FOOD & DININGA new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.

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Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality

Lima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. House

Rhode Island political news: January 2023

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It’s Crowne Plaza Month for Rhode Island Democrats

Retail therapy: New niche stores offer great grocery options

A R.I. startup diverts 1 ton of waste each month from landfills. They’re trying to get businesses to do the same.

North Kingstown man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 insurrection

R.I. Democratic Women’s Caucus elects the Rev. Donnie Anderson as chair

Martha Ann Robert, 91, Maison Robert restaurateur, mentor, dies

Robots in the kitchen? Local engineers are making it a reality.

Providence’s longest-serving police chief was totally fascinating

RI POLITICS
Shekarchi names Hull as new deputy speaker of R.I. House
Hull, a Providence Democrat and Providence police sergeant, becomes the first Black legislator to serve in that leadership position.

RI POLITICS
McKee, Neronha, other statewide office-holders call for ban on ‘assault-style’ weapons
House and Senate leaders make no commitments, saying they will review the legislation as it goes through the committee process.

RI POLITICS
Candlelight vigil for Tyre Nichols draws hundreds who push for stop to police brutality
“We all have to be part of the change,” said Sylvia Carey-Butler, a Providence resident.

RI WEATHER
It’s going to be dangerously cold in the region this weekend. Here’s how frigid it could get.
Expect frigid temperatures and brutal windchill that could dip as low as 40 degrees below zero in what forecasters say could be the coldest weather Boston has experienced in years.

RI HEALTH
Dr. Megan Ranney named dean of Yale’s school of public health
She will succeed Interim Dean Melinda Pettigrew, who led the school after outgoing dean Dr. Sten Vermund returned to full-time teaching in July 2022.

RI POLITICS
Lima says Shekarchi is replacing her as deputy speaker of R.I. House
The Cranston Democrat said “some of the progressives” disliked her contrary viewpoints and criticism. “They want to shut you up and cancel you. That’s the new cancel culture.”

RHODE MAP
Providence’s most-endangered properties for 2023
In addition to the usual suspects, the Providence Preservation Society has the entire Providence public school system on its list.

R.I. FOOD & DINING
A new branch of Plant CityX to open at Bryant University. But there’s a twist.
The university has partnered with Providence-based vegan food hall and marketplace Plant City to open a fast-food location in a residence hall on its Smithfield campus.