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Rhode Island reports second Powassan case in 2026, health officials urge tick prevention
health11 days ago

Rhode Island reports second Powassan case in 2026, health officials urge tick prevention

Rhode Island health officials announced a Newport County man in his 70s has Powassan virus disease, marking the state’s second case in 2026 and tenth overall. Powassan is a rare tick-borne illness whose initial symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, and weakness and can progress to meningoencephalitis. There is no vaccine or targeted treatment. To reduce risk, residents should avoid wooded or tall-grass areas, wear long sleeves and pants, use EPA-approved DEET, and perform tick checks with prompt removal.

via WJAR|
#health#meningoencephalitis#powassan
politics17 days ago

Bridge woes put Rhode Island’s incumbent governor on the line

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a high-stakes Democratic primary against Helena Foulkes, with the Washington Bridge traffic crisis becoming a symbol of voter frustration over costs and government responsiveness. The rematch from 2022 pits McKee’s incumbency record against Foulkes’ populist platform amid a broader anti-incumbent mood shaping the 2026 elections, including labor support shifts and debates over housing, energy, and safety.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#dan-mckee#helena-foulkes
Threats rise after Rhode Island judge blocks Trump funding plan
national20 days ago

Threats rise after Rhode Island judge blocks Trump funding plan

U.S. District Judge John McConnell, who blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping funding freeze in 2025, has since received credible death threats, illustrating the climate of intimidation facing jurists across political lines; a pizza-delivery incident in the name of a deceased son highlighted how threats can manifest, underscoring concerns about judge safety and the ongoing need for strong protections of the judiciary and the rule of law.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#federal-courts#judges
Lettuce worries hit RI restaurants amid cyclospora scare
health1 month ago

Lettuce worries hit RI restaurants amid cyclospora scare

Rhode Island restaurants are feeling the pinch from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, with Taylor Farms recalling lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The CDC is investigating, RI has nine reported cases but officials say there’s no abnormal surge and RI isn’t part of the multi-state outbreak. Local business owner Josh D’Abate reports sales down about 45–50% as diners skip salads, though he notes his produce is locally sourced and safe. Officials emphasize not all greens are tainted while the investigation continues and a definitive single source has yet to be confirmed beyond the recalled lettuce.

via WPRI.com|
#cyclospora#cyclosporiasis#health
Two-decade manhunt ends with Rhode Island fugitive arrested off New York
crime1 month ago

Two-decade manhunt ends with Rhode Island fugitive arrested off New York

Ronald Fischer, once one of Rhode Island’s longest-wanted fugitives, was arrested about an hour offshore New York after authorities intercepted his 56-foot sailboat The Silver Lining (registered under the alias Richard Graydon) and confirmed his identity by fingerprints; investigators found emails and evidence of using an onion router to evade tracking, with a multi-agency operation culminating in his arraignment in Manhattan and waiver of extradition. The victim, Cheryl Gingerich, told NBC News she felt relief upon hearing of the arrest.

via NBC News|
#arrest#crime#fugitive
Fugitive master yachtsman captured off New Jersey after decades on the run
crime1 month ago

Fugitive master yachtsman captured off New Jersey after decades on the run

Ronald L. Fischer, once dubbed Rhode Island’s "master yachtsman", was captured off New Jersey more than 20 years after fleeing a 2005 first-degree sexual assault trial; convicted in absentia for an assault on his yacht, he sailed under aliases including Richard Graydon aboard the 56-foot Silver Lining before surrendering to U.S. Marshals and facing federal and state charges of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and failure to appear, on top of a life sentence with parole eligibility after 25 years.

via The Guardian|
#arrest#crime#fugitive
Providence mayoral hopeful seeks NYC fundraising boost in Brooklyn
politics1 month ago

Providence mayoral hopeful seeks NYC fundraising boost in Brooklyn

David Morales, a progressive candidate for Providence, Rhode Island mayor, is hosting a Brooklyn fundraiser to raise money for his insurgent bid against incumbent Brett Smiley, highlighting rent control and housing affordability. The event underscores New York City's central role in the national democratic socialist movement, with a wide slate of co-hosts from NYC-DSA and related circles. Morales trails in campaign cash but is gaining momentum through individual donors and high-profile support.

via Gothamist|
#democratic-socialism#fundraising#new-york-city
Rhode Island Waters Yield Rare Great White Shark Feeding Footage
science1 month ago

Rhode Island Waters Yield Rare Great White Shark Feeding Footage

A rare underwater sighting off Block Island captured an 8-foot great white shark feeding on a humpback whale carcass. Researchers from the Atlantic Shark Institute and Mystic Aquarium say it may be the first camera-recorded white shark sighting in Rhode Island waters, with the team collecting whale samples for research before the carcass washed ashore at Crescent Beach.

via New York Post|
#block-island#great-white-shark#humpback-whale
Taylor Swift’s Bachelorette Buzz: Clues, Guests, and a Guarded Rhode Island Night
entertainment2 months ago

Taylor Swift’s Bachelorette Buzz: Clues, Guests, and a Guarded Rhode Island Night

Rumors about Taylor Swift’s bachelorette party are swirling after TMZ sightings at her Rhode Island seaside mansion, including a video of four women on a rooftop in robes, unusually bright lights, and heavy security; eyewitnesses mention Swift’s childhood friend Abigail Anderson Berard as a possible attendee, with Us Weekly noting multiple private getaways and a guest list that could include close friends, though there is no official confirmation yet.

via stylecaster.com|
#bachelorette-party#celebrity-news#entertainment
Blake Lively Shops Solo as Taylor Swift Celebrates Bachelorette Weekend in Rhode Island
entertainment2 months ago

Blake Lively Shops Solo as Taylor Swift Celebrates Bachelorette Weekend in Rhode Island

Blake Lively was seen grocery shopping alone in upstate New York while Taylor Swift and a close circle of friends celebrated at Swift’s Rhode Island Watch Hill vacation home ahead of Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce; Lively reportedly was invited to the wedding but did not attend. Their longtime friendship has cooled since Swift became tied to Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni, though there have been talks of reconciliation. Swift is slated to marry Kelce on July 3 at Madison Square Garden.

via Page Six|
#bachelorette-party#blake-lively#entertainment
Swift Spotted Leaving Rhode Island Estate as Wedding Buzz Heats Up
entertainment2 months ago

Swift Spotted Leaving Rhode Island Estate as Wedding Buzz Heats Up

An eyewitness saw a black SUV with tinted windows leaving Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Watch Hill estate ahead of her July 3 wedding to Travis Kelce, fueling speculation about plans for a star-studded ceremony; security was observed, and reports say the couple have hired wedding planner Mark Seed, with earlier June 13 plans at Ocean House reportedly moved to accommodate more guests, and a Madison Square Garden ceremony in NYC now anticipated.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#rhode-island#taylor-swift