A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay Saturday while the Providence Police Department conducts a criminal investigation into his actions.
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Officer suspended for off-duty actions at abortion protest
Rhode Island lawmakers pass budget and adjourn for the year
Rhode Island lawmakers passed a flurry of major bills before the legislative session ended Friday, including the state budget and legislation to provide driver privilege cards to people who are in the country illegally.
Offshore wind boosted as Biden, East Coast governors team up
The White House is launching a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden’s plan for climate change.
Supreme Court expands gun rights, striking New York limits
In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty in pandemic loan fraud case
A Massachusetts man who lied on his application for federal coronavirus business stimulus funds and then used some of the $400,000 he received to pay his mortgage has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, federal prosecutors said.
Arts + Lifestyle
Chaka Khan, Ukraine tribute highlight Boston Pops show
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the July Fourth holiday this year will feature guest artist and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan as well as a performance of the Ukrainian national anthem, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday.
PHOTOS: PVDFest weekend in downtown Providence
A taste of New Orleans came to Providence Friday night as two musical mainstays from the Crescent City, Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band headlined the first night of PVDFest, the three-day festival of music and art, food and culture that is making a comeback after a COVID-enforced shutdown.
Fairview at Trinity Rep: Expect the Unexpected
Fairview runs through June 19 at Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at trinityrep.com or by calling 401.351.4242. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required.
Theatre By The Sea’s “Million Dollar Quartet” will Rock your Summer
Million Dollar Quartet runs through June 18 at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck. Tickets are available online at theatrebythesea.com or by calling 401.782.8587. Masks are encouraged but not required.
PHOTOS: The Who ‘Hits Back’ in Boston
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who brought their “Hits Back” tour to Boston on May 18.
