Hundreds of people lined up for a free winter coat, hat or gloves on “Black Friday” in a long-standing tradition, the “Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange”, where “gently used” donated items are handed out to those in need, no questions asked.… MORE
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Pope Francis IDs successor to conservative Providence bishop
Pope Francis has named a Catholic priest from New York to succeed Rhode Island Bishop Thomas Tobin when the conservative cleric retires, potentially next year.… MORE
RI based hospital group plans sale to a non-profit
A group that owns two major hospitals in Rhode Island wants to sell itself to a not-for-profit group. … MORE
Back in RI, Raimondo talks up broadband, business
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo came home to Rhode Island Monday, to address a business group and to announce a planning grant for the state as the Biden administration rolls out a $65 billion plan to expand broadband access nationwide.… MORE
Officer acquitted of assaulting woman at abortion rally
A Rhode Island police officer charged with punching a political rival at an abortion rights rally was acquitted Wednesday of a misdemeanor simple assault charge by a judge who determined that his actions were justified because he was trying to maintain public order.… MORE
US offshore wind energy industry faces blowback from locals
Thousands of wind turbines have been proposed for areas along the U.S. coastline as the nation tries to meet an ambitious goal of deploying enough of them offshore by 2030 to power 10 million homes. So far, just one project is up and running, in Rhode Island, while another is under construction off Virginia, where two of an expected 176 turbines are operating.… MORE
Pawtucket soccer team gets a name, logo
The new professional soccer team coming to Pawtucket will be called “Rhode Island F.C.”, which stands for ‘football club’, team co-owner Brett Johnson announced Monday in an event not far from the “Tidewater Landing” stadium now under construction along the banks of the Seekonk River.… MORE
UK court: Arrested man is US fugitive wanted on rape claim
A judge in Scotland says a man who has spent almost a year fighting extradition to the United States is Nicholas Rossi, a fugitive alleged to have faked his own death to escape rape allegations. … MORE
Minor injuries reported in Burrillville school bus crash
Three elementary school students and two drivers suffered minor injuries in a crash involving a school bus carrying 18 elementary school children and a minivan Thursday morning.… MORE
Democrat Seth Magaziner wins US House seat in Rhode Island
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner has won the congressional seat in Rhode Island being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, keeping it in Democratic control. … MORE
