West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton was recently named a finalist for the Defender Service Awards, a national competition that recognizes nonprofits that make a positive impact in their communities. It’s the state’s oldest and largest sanctuary for farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect, and cruelty. The group’s founder and executive director Wendy Taylor spoke […]
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Pro-Palestine groups gather in Providence to march, dance and mourn the dead
Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Rhode Island State House Saturday afternoon – the culmination of a week of events and activities put together by a coalition of community organizations, local businesses, medical professionals and students from across the state. Organizer Maya Lehrer welcomed to the stage the first speaker of the day: […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 4, 2024
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Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention?
The voter registration deadline in Rhode Island is Oct. 6. You can register at vote.RI.gov. Go here for a guide to all five referenda questions on this year’s ballot, and click here for more information on when, where and how to vote in this year’s election. TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and […]
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Providence Journal columnist Mark Patinkin on violence in the Middle East, RI’s economic challenges and the local mediascape
When Hamas attacked Israel last October 7th, it raised concerns about a wider conflict in the Middle East. This week, Iran fired more than 180 missiles into Israel, in response to Israel’s assassination of the head of Hezbollah. The question now is how Israel will respond … and whether the Middle East can step back from the brink of an intensifying war.
Providence Journal columnist Mark Patinkin is no stranger to the region. He traveled to the Middle East after the first intifada in the late 80s and returned this year. His conversations with Israelis and Palestinians became part of Patinkin’s latest book, “The Holy Land at War: A Journey Through the West Bank, Israel and Gaza.” Patinkin has been a columnist at the ProJo since 1979. Forty-five years later, he’s still at it, writing with a mix of humor and outrage about different aspects of life in Rhode Island. So how does Pantikin view the outlook for stepping back from the precipice of wider violence in the Middle East? Does he think Rhode Island politicians are up to the task of building a stronger economy? And how does the longtime columnist feel about the evolving media landscape in the state? This week on Political Roundtable, I’m going in-depth with columnist for The Providence Journal Mark Pantikin.
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How will CVS layoffs affect Woonsocket?
As CVS employees await word on whether their jobs will be among the nearly 3,000 the Rhode Island-based company plans to eliminate, Woonsocket Mayor Christopher Beauchamp says the city should be able to weather the layoffs, though concerns remain for the future. CVS Health, which is headquartered in Woonsocket, said Monday that it plans to […]
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Family offers $10,000 reward for tips about fatal police shooting in Fall River
The family of a man killed by Fall River police officers three years ago is offering a $10,000 reward for tips that advance their understanding of the investigation into his death. Their relative, Anthony Harden, was shot in his bedroom in November 2021 by a Fall River police officer shortly after Harden’s girlfriend reported him […]
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Approval for McKee and Matos falls in new Pell Center poll
With 2026 drawing closer, the approval ratings for Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos declined in a new poll by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. The poll shows approval falling two percentage points for each of the two state officials since an earlier Pell survey in June, with McKee showing a […]
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Election 2024: Your guide to voting in Rhode Island
On Nov. 5, the voters of Rhode Island will be deciding on several key local and state offices, and weighing in on decisions about state spending on education, arts and culture, and more. And after months of campaigning that have seen two assassinations attempts and a stunning change in Democratic candidate, voters will be deciding […]
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Elección 2024: Tu guía para votar en Rhode Island
El 5 de noviembre, los votantes de Rhode Island decidirán sobre varios cargos locales y estatales clave, y opinarán sobre las decisiones sobre el gasto estatal en educación, arte y cultura, y más. Y después de meses de campaña que han visto dos intentos de asesinato y un sorprendente cambio de candidato demócrata, los votantes […]