Rhode Island is marking the 17th anniversary of a nightclub fire that killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others.… MORE
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Turnaround superintendent feels “fierce urgency” to act
By Steve Klamkin WPRO News On his first day on the job, Harrison Peters, the new turnaround superintendent for the Providence Public Schools echoes Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, the woman who hired him, saying that the “fierce urgency of now” drives his resolve to fix the troubled city schools. He spoke with reporters…… MORE
PODCAST: Rep Williams accuses house colleague of using racial slur
Williams said in a statement Tuesday that after contemplation and reflection, she decided to name Ranglin-Vassell as the lawmaker. Williams said she hoped Ranglin-Vassell would “realize the magnitude of her actions” and apologize.… MORE
Court denies bid to release 38 Studios grand jury documents
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling and denied Gov. Gina Raimondo’s bid to unseal documents related to the grand jury investigation into the collapse of former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s video game company. … MORE
Revenues drop at Encore, increase at state’s other 2 casinos
Gambling revenues have dropped at Encore Boston Harbor even as they’ve rebounded at Massachusetts’ two other casinos. … MORE
Rhode Island man pleads guilty to federal drug, gun charges
A member of a Rhode Island street gang known for flashing drugs, firearms, and gang signs on social media pleaded guilty Tuesday to drug and gun charges. … MORE
Draft report confirms some claims about ex-war college head
The Providence Journal is reporting that a draft of a naval inspector general report has found that several claims involving a retired senior officer who was removed as president of the U.S. Naval War College could be substantiated, though the report does not recommend further punishment. … MORE
Study examines impact of Rhode Island hospital closure
A new report on the closure of a Rhode Island hospital two years ago says nearby communities have been left with less access to emergency care and put pressure on other area hospital emergency rooms. … MORE
Fawlty Towers actor complains of treatment in RI hotel
British actor and comedian John Cleese, who once portrayed an inept hotel manager in the series “Fawlty Towers,” is complaining about his treatment at a Rhode Island hotel. … MORE
Meeting to be held on Rhode Island airport’s master plan
A public meeting has been scheduled to gather input on the master plan for Rhode Island’s main airport. … MORE
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