Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is among five people named Thursday as recipients of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for acting to protect democracy.… MORE
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Segal, a Democrat, enters Rhode Island congressional race
Former Democratic state lawmaker David Segal has joined the race in Rhode Island to succeed U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, a fellow Democrat who’s retiring after over two decades in office.… MORE
Ex-mayor Correia due to report to prison Friday
For Jasiel Correia, it appears there will be no further delays as the ex-Fall River Mayor is now expected to report to prison on Friday.… MORE
Providence announces summer youth jobs, educational and recreational programs
programs to young people, including low-cost play and enrichment programs and free meals.… MORE
Ex-chair of tribe that welcomed Pilgrims goes on trial
A former chairperson of the Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors aided the Pilgrims goes on trial Tuesday for bribery, extortion and other federal charges related to the tribe’s planned casino project.… MORE
Man pleads guilty in torching of Providence police cruiser
A Rhode Island man who according to authorities helped burn a Providence police cruiser during a night of vandalism in the summer of 2020 has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit arson.… MORE
Following the House, Mass. Senate passes version of climate bill
Legislation outlining steps Massachusetts needs to take to meet its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 cleared a key hurdle late Thursday when the state Senate voted 37-3 to approve the sweeping climate bill.… MORE
De la Cruz drops out of Rhode Island congressional race
Republican state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz has ended her bid for Congress just about a month after formally launching her campaign.… MORE
Lieutenant Governor Matos formally launches campaign
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos Thursday formally launched her campaign for a full term, one year to the day since she was appointed to the position.… MORE
RI US House candidate stays in race despite menacing charge
A Rhode Island congressional candidate said Thursday he’s staying in the race despite his recent arrest on a menacing charge in Ohio.… MORE
