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🏀 Maybe Kim English should run for Congress

Providence College will introduce the men's basketball coach and new women's coach Erin Batth today, but English is already drawing rave reviews. 1 hour ago

RI POLITICS

Lawyers to make arguments to R.I. Supreme Court about legality of Chariho school committee appointment

With the balance of power on the Chariho regional school committee at stake, a Democrat argues the Richmond Town Council violated the home rule charter in appointing a Republican to a vacant seat. 5:54 p.m.

Somerville startup wants to make period products more accessible

The founders of Egal had an idea: In restrooms, why not distribute period products like toilet paper? 3:30 p.m.

RI CRIME

Man who shot at Providence police with AR-15 ghost-gun rifle sentenced to serve decades in prison

Luis Roman, 32, had pleaded guilty in an August 2021 incident in which he fired at police after he assaulted his girlfriend. 2:10 p.m.

Three women’s stories intertwine around a historic fire in ‘Daughters of Nantucket’

Debut author Julie Gerstenblatt discusses fires beyond actual embers. 2:01 p.m.

RI BUSINESS

Union votes ‘no confidence’ in Women & Infants Hospital management

SEIU District 1199 members cite an ongoing labor shortage, and allege a “historic number” of unresolved grievances and arbitrations, and an “ongoing lack of clear and respectful” communication. 1:56 p.m.

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A Providence author just published the definitive book on Vince McMahon and pro wrestling

Abraham Josephine Riesman's book offers the most authoritative look yet at the life and times of WWE's 77-year-old executive chairman. 10:03 a.m.