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RI CRIME

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.

HEALTH

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

RI POLITICS

The latest political news in Rhode Island

Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District

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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.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER | NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

Where to stay in New England this summer

Looking for a hotel, tent, or even a tree house? Here are some of the newest and coolest spots for your next getaway.

RI FOOD & DINING

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.

RI REPORT PODCAST | RI PBS

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.

RI POLITICS

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.

CRIME

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.

RI POLITICS

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.