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providencejournal.comBlock, Guckian question Foulkes' 'October surprise' on CostcoIndependent Ken Block and Republican Aaron Guckian say Costco board member Foulkes abused her position for political gain in breaking the news now.

Today in Rhode Island's 1st Costco: Block, Guckian question Foulkes' October surprise on Costco www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comRhode Island's first Costco is coming to Smithfield | ExclusiveThe cult-favorite big box store Costco is finally opening a Rhode Island location.

Costco is eyeing the former Smithfield Peat Co. property near Douglas Pike, I-295, Bryant U and Fidelity for its first RI store Town Council Prez says he pitched it after proposed Cranston Costco project blew up www.providencejournal.com/story/money/...

providencejournal.comRhode Island's first Costco is coming to Smithfield | ExclusiveThe cult-favorite big box store Costco is finally opening a Rhode Island location.

The wait for $4.99 rotisserie chickens in RI may soon be over Costco to open a store in Smithfield in 2028 www.providencejournal.com/story/money/...

providencejournal.comClosing arguments made in final TV debate in race for RI governorThe testiest clashes were between independent Ken Block and Republican Aaron Guckian, with Democrat Helena Foulkes leading in the polls.

Would Ken Block and Aaron Guckian gang up on #rigov leader Helena Foulkes in the final #RIGov tv debate or go after each other? More of the latter as the trio made their closing arguments ahead of the November election www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comHer parents fled violence in Peru. Now, she'll be RI's new Democratic Party chair.Furtado, 33, is a lawyer and RI's first Peruvian-American elected official.

Jenni Furtado of East Providence will be the new RI Democratic Party Chair, replacing Liz Perik who resigned yesterday. Furtado is 33 and the first Peruvian-American elected official in RI www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comRI Democratic Party chair resigns after husband indicted for fraudElizabeth Beretta-Perik has stepped down after her husband was indicted on 24 racketeering and fraud charges.

No word yet on who will succeed Liz Perik as RI Dem Party chair. First comment from the speaker, titular head of the party

Patrick Anderson@waveelection.bsky.social

RI Democratic Party chair Liz Beretta-Perik has resigned a day after her husband was indicted on fraud charges www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comRI Democratic Party chair resigns after husband indicted for fraudElizabeth Beretta-Perik has stepped down after her husband was indicted on 24 racketeering and fraud charges.

RI Democratic Party chair Liz Beretta-Perik has resigned a day after her husband was indicted on fraud charges www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

In the shadow of the midterms @whitehouse.senate.gov unveiled one of the biggest bills from an RI politician in years, a sweeping national permitting reform plan It's split the environmental movement and outraged preservationists in his hometown of Newport www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

wpri.com12 News/Emerson Poll: Dems lead for Congress in RI; nuclear plant beats data centersU.S. Sen. Jack Reed and Rhode Island’s two congressmen are all up by double-digits in the new survey.

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MORE WPRI/EMERSON POLL: Views on 4 hot topics David Morales • Favorable: 18% • Unfavorable: 40% 4% PVD rent cap • Support: 44% • Oppose: 38% Nuclear plant in RI • Support: 50% • Oppose: 29% Data center in RI • Support: 30% • Oppose: 53% www.wpri.com/news/electio...

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Jesse Walker

@notjessewalker.bsky.social

The first sentence, on its own, would be a great headline. The second sentence somehow makes the story sound boring.

Elaine Pelino, who narrowly lost to Aaron Guckian in the GOP primary for RI governor, endorses "boring Ken Block" in the general election even though he isn't MAGA. www.facebook.com/elaine.pelino

providencejournal.comCVS opioid settlement puts Foulkes' role for company back in spotlightWoonsocket-based CVS agreed to pay $315M to settle a lawsuit over illegal opioid prescriptions since 2013.

The CVS opioid lawsuit that has loomed over #ripoli for 2 years ends in $315M settlement Aaron Guckian says Helena Foulkes has to answer for her role Ken Block so far sitting this one out www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comNew poll shows Foulkes ahead for RI governor, but Block is closing the gapThe latest WPRI poll shows Foulkes at 44% of voters and Block at 35%, with Guckian scoring 10% of likely voters.

New poll shows Foulkes ahead for RI governor, but Block inching closer Foulkes 44% Block 35% Guckian 10% Lt. Gov race finely poised Loughlin 45% Matos 44% www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Rhode Island utility shutoffs soar as COVID pandemic forbearance program expires www.providencejournal.com/story/busine...

Women test men-only traditions at Cranston Italian society “'It’s like the Gaza Strip. I don’t understand it” “I would call it extortion.” “‘Unless you do this, we’re not going to make the eggplant.'" www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...

Finally made it out to Reykjavik last week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Cooler & Warmer

providencejournal.comSparks fly at RI governor debate on ICE, socialism, trans athletesThe biggest flash point: the best way to deal with Democratic Socialist David Morales, should he become the next mayor of Providence.

Sparks fly at RI governor debate as the three candidates differed over ICE, socialism, Palestine and trans athletes in sports www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Endorse this for the @RIPTA Metro Connector

Busy news cycle here Center left party edged the election last week but struggling to form a government. They get 4 tries (à la NFL) or there is new election Stockholm subway extension is $2.3b over budget

and Lindsay Clancy

providencejournal.comWhy Allan Fung’s Cranston comeback bid has RI Republicans fumingFormer Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is running as an Independent, sparking outrage among local Republicans.

Political Scene: Why Allan Fung’s Cranston comeback bid has RI Republicans fuming "He also delivers pizzas for Tommy's Pizza some Friday nights... 'It's a great way to stay grounded, hit the potholes, call them in to get fixed the next day'" www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

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Steve Chambers

@planningtransport.co.uk

Current station building has to be the ugliest major station in the country (currently 19th busiest).

Joe Brown@joebrownlondon.bsky.social

#OnThisDay 176 years ago the East & West India Docks & Birmingham Junction Railway commenced passenger services from Highbury & Islington (then Islington) to Fenchurch Street via Hackney and Bow. Damaged by a V1, this building was demolished for today’s modest entrance in the 60s

nytimes.comManchester City found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breachesCity were charged by the Premier League in February 2023.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

providencejournal.comNew poll: Foulkes leads governor race, Sabina Matos is in a statistical tie with her rivalA new UNH poll shows Helena Foulkes leading the governor race while Sabina Matos is in a statistical tie with her rival.

New poll: Foulkes leads governor race, Sabina Matos with 48% to 44% lead over John Loughlin in close LG race www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comMatos accuses Guckian of using AI to steal her planGuckian's released a succession pathway plan for retiring small businesses, an issue Matos has worked on previously

Chat GOP: Rhode Island LG @Sabina_Matos says AI wrote @GuckianRI's employee ownership policy plan based on her legislation He doesn't deny it. Are the days of human-crafted campaign copy numbered? www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comHow a housing debate is fueling a political shake-up in NarragansettOnly three of five incumbents survived the primary, with those moving on finishing in the bottom slots.

21 Sept

Every two years the voters in Narragansett throw their elected leaders out for (a) Allowing too much housing or (b) blocking too much housing Looks like this was an "A" year www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

cnn.comQantas is retiring its A380s. Is it time to say goodbye to the superjumbo? | CNNThe world’s largest passenger plane is nearing extinction as airlines sunset the popular but inefficient A380. But there’s life in the old superjumbo yet.

21 Sept

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Edward Russell@byerussell.com

The A380 is the largest commercial plane in the sky. While not a beauty, she is loved by crews and passengers. But with Qantas' surprise announcement that it will begin retiring the superjumbos, the A380s days appear numbered — at least for everyone that's not Emirates.

providencejournal.comAfter loss, Smiley warns Dems 'have to make a decision' about Democratic SocialistsSmiley said he would not 'warmly' accept the DSA into the Democratic Party, and said they party would need to decide whether to welcome them.

21 Sept

After loss, Smiley warns Dems 'have to make a decision' about Democratic Socialists www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

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17 Sept

Cool, today they placed the cutter head on the first TBM for the new Amtrak Gateway tunnels.

providencejournal.comRI's primary victors must now face independent Ken Block for governor | ExclusiveKen Block runs a software company that finds fraud and waste. Now, he has his eye on becoming RI's governor.

14 Sept

Political Scene: RI general election campaign begins now and Ken Block reintroduces himself to voters A software engineer whose company offers data mining services to governments for fraud detection, he opposes Flock cameras as too intrusive www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

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@projomike.bsky.social

12 Sept

Today’s weekly news quiz in the Wall Street Journal - and what Rhode Islander hasn’t wanted to annex part of Connecticut?

providencejournal.comWhy McKee's 25-point loss was about more than the bridge | ExclusiveCracks in McKee's political base were visible in Helena Foulkes’ late push in 2022 and his lieutenant governor reelection in 2018.

11 Sept

How Dan McKee lost Rhode Island Contrary to the national narrative, the Washington Bridge wasn't solely or even primarily responsible for McKee's primary loss. He faced an uphill battle against Foulkes and the bridge sealed his fate www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

The last time Providence elected a very young Democratic mayor running on a bold progressive platform 🚃

Rhode Island General Assembly primary results: TL;DR all the incumbents won

providencejournal.comPawtucket Mayor Don Grebien concedes to newcomer GreenmanPawtucket Mayor Don Grebien conceded to challenger Adam Greenman in the Democratic primary.

Greenman ousts eight-term incumbent Pawtucket mayor Grebien www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comIncumbent Sabina Matos wins RI Democratic lieutenant governor primaryWho will win in the 5-way race for lieutenant governor? Sabina Matos leads the way.

Incumbent Sabina Matos wins RI Democratic lieutenant governor primary www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Foulkes winning every city and town in Rhode Island, including McKee's hometown of Cumberland The silver lining for McKee, his 25 point defeat stays short of the 29-point loss suffered by Bruce Sundlun in 1994 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comProvidence chooses change as David Morales wins mayoral raceProvidence voters chose change. David Morales defeated incumbent Brett Smiley, capping a closely watched race focused on affordability, housing and the city's future.

Providence chooses change as David Morales wins mayoral race www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

providencejournal.comMellor called winner of GOP primary for 2nd Congressional DistrictThe race for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District is taking shape after months of intrigue and millions in spending.

Mellor called winner of GOP primary for 2nd Congressional District www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

The setup at @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social primary night party at Track 15

Last turnout update before results

At 3pm turnout marching toward the 137,686 RI primary vote in 2022, which was 17% of registered voters

providencejournal.comRI Primary 2026: Live coverage of election dayRhode Island heads to the polls today for local primary races! Key battles include Governor, Providence mayor, and General Assembly contests.

The PVD polling place that opened the latest due to workers not showing up was @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social location near Wayland Square. She spoke to voters and handed out munchkin donuts for 11 minutes before it opened at 8:11am www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Noon voter turnout passes the 10% mark, approaching 86k in RI primary. Full coverage👇 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

8 Sept

Rhode Island primary day is tomorrow and, yes, there are some interesting General Assembly races flying under the radar Issues at play include the millionaires tax, charter schools, rent stabilization and a sludge plant Everything you need to know👇 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...