Party Pics: Planning Parenthood

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) had a huge turnout for its annual Spring Luncheon—600 enthusiastic supporters at the Hyatt in Old Greenwich along with more than 100 virtual viewers. PPFA past President Cecile Richards, legendary...

‘We need to take back the flag’: Why patriotic symbols were all over the ‘No Kings’ protests

Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other top Republicans have called the “No Kings” protests that swept the country over the weekend “hate America” rallies. They might have felt...

Ribbon to be cut for new life sciences building in Providence

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday at a new life sciences building in Providence. The new Rhode Island Department of Health state laboratory anchors the building at 150 Richmond St. in the 195 District. The seven-story building will also...

Q & A with Carol Anne Costa, Senior Agenda Coalition of RI – G. Wayne Miller, Ocean State Storie

Welcome to Ocean State Stories, Carol! To begin, can you give us an overview of the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI)? We’ll get into specifics shortly. A brief overview of the history of SACRI please. SACRI started back in 2002 as a...

What & Why RI: Knights Templar date back to the 1100s, still remain

The Knights Templar originated in the 1100s as a military order to protect Christian pilgrims. Today, the Knights Templar are a Christian-based fraternal organization within the Freemasons focused on charity. Members must profess a belief in or...

The sad demise of Dr. Joseph Brown Ladd — a true Charleston ghost story?

Around this time of year, people often ask to hear a true Charleston ghost story. While “true” and “ghost story” may seem an oxymoron to many, the tragic tale of Dr. Joseph Brown Ladd is true, though things that may have occurred after his death...

ICE presence at courthouses has PVD Council urging remote hearings

The Providence City Council is urging Rhode Island courts to offer remote virtual hearings. The request is due to the presence of immigration officers near courthouses, which the council says creates fear. Advocates estimate more than 20 people...

School staff member dies after officials say 14-year-old student kicked her

A staff member at a therapeutic residential school in Swansea died after the Bristol County District Attorney’s office said a 14-year-old student kicked the woman in the chest. Amy Morrell, 53, of Riverside, Rhode Island, died Thursday after an...

No Kings day near you: These 11 RI cities to join protests on Oct. 18

The "No Kings" movement, launched by Indivisible, is a response to what they describe as increasingly authoritarian tactics by Trump. There are 11 protests planned in Rhode Island on Oct. 18. Some towns and cities are holding multiple events....

URI professor analyzes trust issues in the news media

KINGSTON, R.I. — A University of Rhode Island professor is studying whether today’s technological developments and bias-bent in social media presenting news are some of the causes of the underlying trust issues the public has in the news media....

Cugini, Greene, Morales and Ocean House to be recognized by Ocean Community YMCA

WESTERLY — Three well-known local residents and one world-renowned local venue will be recognized at the Ocean Community YMCA's annual "Leadership Recognition Breakfast" next month. Betty-Jo Cugini and Steve Greene of Westerly, John Paul “JP”...

42 Million Americans - 10% Of Country - May Lose Food Stamps Due To Shut Down. Now What?

WOONSOCKET, RI - MARCH 01: Rebecka Ortiz offers a sample of pasta (to daughter Sariah, age 3)that was being given away at the store where she was using her food stamps to stock up on food for her family. Many families and individuals in...

School Staffer Dies After Getting Kicked In Chest By Student

A Massachusetts school staff member has died after being kicked in her chest by a student she tried to stop from leaving the building without permission, NBC Boston reports. Amy Morrell, 53, a native of Rhode Island, was assaulted by the...

Massachusetts School Worker Killed While Trying To Restrain Teen

An employee at a Massachusetts school for youth with mental health issues lost their life after a confrontation with a teenage student. The teenage girl, who reportedly attempted to leave the school’s dorm without permission, is now facing charges...

School staff member dies 'after being kicked in chest by 14-year-old female student'

18:12, 18 Oct 2025Updated 18:12, 18 Oct 2025 The 53-year-old was rushed to hospital on Wednesday evening but was sadly pronounced dead on Thursday(Image: Facebook/ Amy Morrell) A school staff member tragically lost her life after allegedly being...

Canfield '28: David Caldwell is best positioned to represent Providence Ward 2

I have always held a special place in my heart for local politics. Often not as partisan and certainly not as flashy as leaders in Washington, D.C., local politicians fulfill the true core of democratic government — public service. City...

Man assaulted with machete in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence police said a man was assaulted with a machete on Sunday. According to officials, a 68-year-old man sustained head injuries in the assault on Anthony Avenue. Police said the suspect fled the scene before...

The Most Terrifying Structural Fires In History

There's no good way to die — the result is the same, regardless — but dying in a fire is a particularly horrible way to go: The intense heat, the smoke burning your lungs, the flames making escape impossible. The tales of survivors are always...

Irishman to run 7 marathons in 7 days for suicide prevention charity

This holiday season, Irish native Tadhg Daly will undertake an extraordinary test of stamina and spirit: running seven marathons in seven consecutive days to raise funds and awareness for Solace House, a Queens‑based suicide prevention and mental...

Guest column: WA spends so much on schools. Where are the results?

Published 6:57 pm Sunday, October 19, 2025 By ZOE STEMM-CALDERON Special to The Seattle Times When the latest national test scores came out this fall, Washington got a failing grade. On three of four National Assessment of Educational Progress...