Reporter @RIcurrent , covering technology, health and education. Former art critic, curator and adjunct prof. /// [email protected]
Rhode Island, USA
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HEY, RI VOTERS: Working on a story about Question 4, the $50 million bond proposal for a new State History Center and historic preservation grants. Hmu if you have thoughts (good, bad, or otherwise) about it.
URI's workday overhaul may need to change course slightly after state officials reversed their stance on whether the university should handle payroll for full-time employees.
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Good find from @OhNoCastro: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/…
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“Oh, Aaron, grow up,” Elaine Pelino said to the 6-foot-7 rival beside her, later adding “Forgive me honey.”
“Now you’re calling me honey,” Aaron Guckian replied.
By @NancyKLavin
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Providence often serves as shorthand for Rhode Island itself. A four-candidate forum for the city’s mayoral race held Wednesday night at Brown University gestured toward even larger forces, ones comparable to those reshaping Democratic politics elsewhere.
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By @OhNoCastro -- R.I. seals $9.8m deal with Family Service for Exeter girls treatment center bostonglobe.com/2026/04/23/m… via @BostonGlobe
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Proud to know Amanda Zimmer and am moved by her fierce nonstop advocacy for her son Owen, who devastatingly died.
May Owen rest in peace while knowing his mother will always fight for his life.
Not an easy read, but so important. @OhNoCastro
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Dozens of the Blizzard of '26 photos and videos donated by Rhode Islanders across the state have been added to the Digital Archives where they'll be preserved long after the snow melts!
View here: sosri.access.preservica.com/…
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Your photos from the Blizzard of '26 are part of Rhode Island history! The State Archives is looking for digital content donations to make sure this storm is remembered. Send us a DM or email [email protected] to learn how your photos or videos can be permanently archived.
ALT A photo of a snow covered neighborhood with text "Send us your photos from the Blizzard of '26"
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A good day to read! Why not the 2026 Reading Across Rhode Island selection? HAPPY LAND by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. @OhNoCastro talks to the author for @RICurrent rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/…
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The X account of the Pawtucket shooter appeared to endorse a variety of viewpoints, some of them seemingly incompatible.
From myself and @OhNoCastro
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The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company a state vendor and major provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Rhode Island, confirmed it was the victim of a ransomware attack in January. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/…
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Behind the Story:
@eastbayri's Ethan Hartley joins @KimKalunian + me to discuss trolls, budgets and bridges.
Shoutouts: @BethTeitell @Katie_c912 @OhNoCastro @ALoSchuler
Watch full discussion👇wpri.com/behindthestory/adap…
“As we all know, sometimes under pressure, we all don’t respond at our best.” Teamwork under pressure is the modus operandi of Rhode Island College's new cyber range.
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Tuesday is the deadline to make the move to Microsoft’s latest OS or put temporary fix in place. Here’s how local and state government IT officials are preparing. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/…
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ICYMI among all the news of the week: A public hearing on whether the DCYF should sign a new 10-year lease for its Providence headquarters has finally been scheduled.
The special State Properties Committee meeting is set for 5 p.m. Oct. 23.
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