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RI CRIME

Warwick, R.I. man faces child abuse charges

Legal experts and domestic violence prevention advocates say the pattern of children becoming caught in the crossfire during domestic disputes happens too often.

RI CRIME

R.I. pediatrician accused of molesting 7-year-old girl

Dr. David Healey of Barrington, R.I., is being held without bail on a charge of molesting a girl known to him. He has been listed at offices in North Providence and Worcester, Mass.

RI POLITICS

For McKee, Washington Bridge project poses potential political risks, rewards

The governor plans to open a new bridge just before the September 2026 gubernatorial primary – he could be cutting a ribbon or facing his own ‘day of reckoning’.

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COMMENTARY | NICK LANDEKIC

How safe is the Mount Hope Bridge?

The Washington Bridge is not Rhode Island’s only vital span that should command the public’s attention. In the East Bay, there is reason to look more closely at the Mount Hope Bridge as well.

ARTS

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

It’s not every day that an Emmy-, Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning actress drops in on a classroom of Rhode Island high school students. But for kids in Central Falls, the odds are a little more likely.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit R.I., after decision to rebuild Washington Bridge

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Rhode Island on Tuesday, just days after state officials acknowledged they’d have to replace the Washington Bridge westbound on Interstate 195.

RHODE MAP

Governor McKee’s big bridge bet

McKee has set a lofty goal: Rebuild the westbound side of the Washington Bridge within two years and for no more than $300 million.

RI BUSINESS

Business owners have questions about Washington Bridge rebuild, but not high hopes

For some Providence and East Providence business owners doing their best to cope in the three months since the Washington Bridge closure, the news Thursday that a solution was at least two years away was not really a surprise.

COMMENTARY | DAVID CAPRIO, JENNIFER FAIRBANK, BENEDICT LESSING, MARGARET HOLLAND MCDUFF

Save this lifesaving program for children from budget cuts

The First Connections program provides free home visiting services for approximately 3,000 Rhode Island families a year.

RI POLITICS

R.I. legislators concerned bridge project could exceed $300 million estimate

House Speaker Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat, said he also is concerned federal funding could be affected by Republican victories in the November elections.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Washington Bridge in R.I. must be rebuilt; won’t reopen until 2026

An engineering firm said the new highway bridge could be completed in two years at the earliest. It could cost up to $300 million.