In Rhode Island, it’s up to judges to decide whether people who violate probation can be released on bail. That rule keeps many people stuck in a cycle of reincarceration, including one woman who spent the last few months of her life in state custody.
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Posted inArticle, Education
Brown students who fled from Afghanistan advocate education for girls and women
As part of the largest U.S. airlift in history, Maryam Khademi came face-to-face with the Taliban on August 28, 2021. The scene at Kabul’s airport was chaotic with thousands fleeing the traumatic violence. “They had guns on their shoulders pointed towards us,” said Khademi, now a Brown University student. When she got closer to the […]
Posted inArticle, Business, South Coast Bureau
Immigrants fired for protesting win big settlement from New Bedford tire recycler
The nearly $1 million concession by Bob’s Tire could have ripple effects in other workplaces where undocumented immigrants quietly endure harsh conditions.
Posted inArticle, Politics
State help sought for 160-unit development in East Providence
Supporters of the Taunton Avenue Collaborative — a plan to build an affordable 160-unit apartment complex on a blighted three-acre site in East Providence — say it’s missing one crucial ingredient: a $28 million state appropriation to move the project forward. The collaborative brings together four nonprofits (One Neighborhood Builders. Crossroads RI, Foster Forward and […]
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CD1 candidate Aaron Regunberg calls for impeaching Justice Thomas
Although Thomas appears certain not to face impeachment, the issue is an opportunity for candidates to distinguish themselves from their rivals.
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New bill would end the ban on cannabis ads in RI
The state’s been slow to develop the new industry – a delay that seems to have hurt projected revenue.
Posted inArticle, Newport Bureau
11th Hour Racing Team sails for its home port, Newport, in The Ocean Race, 32,000 nautical miles around the world
The Ocean Race makes a stop in Newport this week, kicking off over a week of events and educational programs in honor of the visit. We talk with a skipper of one of the boats vying for first place as they make their way to Rhode Island.
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11th Hour Racing Team heads for its home port, Newport, in The Ocean Race, 32,00 nautical miles around the world
Five sailing teams are heading to Newport this week on the fourth leg of The Ocean Race. It’s a grueling six-month yachting competition that takes each crew around the world. Newport is the home port for the 11th Hour Racing team. Sailing on Malama, they’ve been battling for the lead with the German Team Malizia. 11th Hour Racing is expected to arrive in Newport sometime Wednesday. Newport Bureau Reporter Cheryl Hatch caught up with team skipper and Rhode Island native Charlie Enright, by satellite connection.
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The Weekly Catch: May 5, 2023
We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
Watch Hill Fire District files lawsuit against Westerly and state of Rhode Island over popular shoreline right-of-way
The legal action comes in an escalating battle over the Fort Road right-of-way to the undeveloped Napatree Point beach and conservation area.
