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E-mail alleges sexist, racist comments by top R.I. official on business trip

The email from Scout Ltd. executives states the company does not “want to work with people who support casual racism and sexism and are shocked at how this reflects on the State of Rhode Island and the lack of competence there.”

R.I. legislator calls for resignation of McKee official who allegedly made racist, sexist comments on business trip
“The way these officials behaved in Philadelphia is disgusting and once again calls into question Governor McKee’s judgement in selecting the top people in his administration,” said Senator Ana Quezada, a candidate for Congress.

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Cranston ex-councilman arrested with crack cocaine in his car now charged with sexual assault, molestation of girl, 12
The court granted a motion from Assistant Attorney General Shannon Signore to seal the search warrant and related documents in the case for 90 days.

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Ashish Jha to leave post as White House COVID-19 czar, return to Brown University
Jha plans to leave the White House on June 15 to return to his previous position as dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health on July 1.

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Car crashes through Subway shop at Apple Valley Mall, killing Woonsocket woman, injuring 4 others
A witness said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed Wednesday when it smashed through the front of the sandwich shop.

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R.I. priest pleads guilty to charge of receipt of child pornography
The Rev. James W. Jackson, who had been assigned to St. Mary’s Church, was found with thousands of images and videos depicting of child sexual abuse, according to the US attorney’s office.

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In Providence, ‘the restaurant scene is completely segregated,’ restaurateur says
Paúl Mena, who has worked at award-winning restaurants in Rhode Island, recently opened The Press Room, a cocktail bar serving tapas in Chicago. He talked about the industry’s inequities and compared the vastly different foodie cities.

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Providence homeowners would see lower tax hike under new council proposal 
City council staff said the new proposal would give the average homeowner a $215 increase on their tax bill instead of $400.

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires will be in the atmosphere for foreseeable future
In addition to the haze and smoke, clouds will be the dominant weather feature for the next few days in New England.

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It’s pronounced Pawtucket.
The folks at the MBTA commuter rail line took a crack at fixing the bad electronic pronunciation of PAWWWW-tucket at the new transit station. Here's how they did.

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State Senator Ana Quezada, a candidate for Congress, on Thursday announced endorsements from Providence City Council member Justin Roias and Lincoln Town Council member Pamela Azar.

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Cranston ex-councilman arrested with crack cocaine in his car now charged with sexual assault, molestation of girl, 12

The court granted a motion from Assistant Attorney General Shannon Signore to seal the search warrant and related documents in the case for 90 days.

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Poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires: How to protect yourself

Here’s what experts say you should know about how to protect yourself from smoke and what to expect moving forward

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It’s pronounced Pawtucket.

The folks at the MBTA commuter rail line took a crack at fixing the bad electronic pronunciation of PAWWWW-tucket at the new transit station. Here's how they did.

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In Providence, ‘the restaurant scene is completely segregated,’ restaurateur says

Paúl Mena, who has worked at award-winning restaurants in Rhode Island, recently opened The Press Room, a cocktail bar serving tapas in Chicago. He talked about the industry’s inequities and compared the vastly different foodie cities.

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R.I. singer-songwriter Allison Rose, on music as medicine

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the musician and mental health counselor talks about how she is using songs to help herself and others heal.

Map: How bad is the air quality right now?

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality levels in the Northeast this week, reaching unhealthy levels in many parts of New England. See the latest readings.

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Providence Councilman Juan Pichardo to pay $3k for campaign finance violations

Council President Rachel Miller‚ who named Pichardo to the Finance Committee, said she believes the issue has been resolved, and she remains confident in Pichardo’s role as vice-chair.

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22 suspected members of N.H. drug trafficking ring charged

The suspects, from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, are scheduled to appear in federal court later this week to face charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled substance.

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Neronha rules McKee must hand over e-mail alleging officials’ misconduct during business trip

The attorney general’s office concludes that any privacy interest is outweighed by the “very substantial public interest” in an email regarding a business trip by top state officials to Philadelphia in March.