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Edward Fitzpatrick

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Boston Globe reporter covering my home state, Rhode Island. Host of Rhode Island Report podcast. NEFAC board member. Former Providence Journal reporter/columnist. Syracuse University graduate. Runner. Big fan of Benny's.

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‘They haven’t broken my will to protect my daughter’: Father testifies in R.I. grandparents visitation hearing - The Boston Globe In Family court, Scott Naso reiterated his reasons for suspending his in-laws’ visits with his 4-year-old daughter and said the state’s grandparents visitation law was being used as a weapon against h...

‘They haven’t broken my will to protect my daughter’: Father testifies in R.I. grandparents visitation hearing www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/06/m...

07.03.2026 01:01 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Tatum is back. Let's go! ☘️

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In scathing report on clergy abuse, one nun in Providence stood out for her courage to push back - The Boston Globe “If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,” R.I. Attorney General Neronha said, “many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”

“If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,” @peterneronha.bsky.social said, “we likely wouldn’t be here today and many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”
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@govdanmckee.bsky.social has asked R.I. Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer to resign and named Department of Revenue Director Tom Verdi as interim administration director, following problems with the new state payroll system.

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Amid reports of sexual abuse by priests, a story of one courageous nun - The Boston Globe “If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,” R.I. Attorney General Neronha said, “many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”

Amid reports of sexual abuse by priests, a story of one courageous nun. “If only the Diocese over this course of history had taken the approach of that religious sister,”
@peterneronha.bsky.social said, “many children would have been spared this horrific abuse.”
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Centurion expected to finalize purchase of two R.I. struggling hospitals from Prospect Medical - The Boston Globe Centurion Foundation is expected to finalize their purchase of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center Friday, the AG confirmed.

BREAKING: After years of delays, the Centurion Foundation is expected to finalize the purchase of two struggling hospitals in Rhode Island from their bankrupt corporate owner today, per AG Neronha's office.

@bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
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With less than 10 months left in office, AG Neronha continues to shape R.I. policy and politics - The Boston Globe From key political endorsements to taking on the Providence diocese, Peter Neronha is making his mark at the state’s top prosecutor.

With less than 10 months left in office, AG Neronha continues to shape R.I. policy and politics -- Rhode Map by Dan Mcgowan
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RFK Jr. said he’s coming for your Dunkin’. New England responded in appropriate fashion. - The Boston Globe Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s remarks on Dunkin' and Starbucks spark outrage and memes on social media.

RFK Jr. said he’s coming for your Dunkin’. New England responded in appropriate fashion.
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If you’re expecting Foxborough to bow to FIFA, think again. The town has a history of standing up to power. - The Boston Globe The town's select board rightfully and correctly bounced “Monday Night Football” out of Foxborough for 14 years in the 20th century.

By Dan Shaughnessy -- If you’re expecting Foxborough to bow to FIFA, think again. The town has a history of standing up to power.
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Jayson Tatum returning to the lineup now allows him, Celtics to jell before postseason - The Boston Globe With the Celtics needing a boost to cement the No. 2 seed, Tatum’s return — even accounting for an expected grace period — comes at a perfect time.

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Questions about alleged insurance fraud and prescriptions surface in R.I. grandparents rights trial - The Boston Globe Scott Naso told the judge he reviewed medical and insurance records and found that his father-in-law had filed dozens of claims to Blue Cross for him, Sherry Naso, and his daughter.

Questions about alleged insurance fraud and prescriptions surface in R.I. grandparents visitation rights trial www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/m...

06.03.2026 12:10 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Guess I will be watching it on TV

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Jeepers www.stubhub.com/boston-celti...

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks - The Boston Globe On Thursday afternoon Tatum was upgraded from "out" to "questionable," indicating he is positioned to return 10 months after rupturing his Achilles tendon in the NBA playoffs.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks
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US Rep. @magaziner.house.gov said, "The President has not made a clear case to the American people for why the lives of United States service members and civilians should be put at risk in yet another war in the Middle East."

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US Rep. @amo.house.gov said, “House Republicans just greenlit Trump’s reckless march toward another forever war that is wasting billions of your taxpayer dollars and priceless American lives with no clear objective, no exit strategy, and no day after plan in the Middle East."

05.03.2026 23:06 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy - The Boston Globe It’s the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure along party lines.

House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy
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AFL-CIO's Patrick Crowley on the R.I. governor's race Podcast Episode · Rhode Island Report · March 5 · 20m

🎙️On the #RIReport podcast, Rhode Island AFL-CIO President @patcrowley401.bsky.social talks about Governor McKee's chances of reelection and recounts being arrested on a picket line and wearing a George W. Bush mask to a Lincoln Chafee event.
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Brown University researchers launch a public portal to track, analyze AI legislation - The Boston Globe “Our goal is basically to build understanding in a way that [is] accessible and useful,” said professor Suresh Venkatasubramanian.

By @chrisgavin.bsky.social -- Brown University researchers launch portal to track AI bills
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Gas prices in New England jump by as much as 24 cents in first days of war with Iran - The Boston Globe The sharpest increase was in Maine, where the cost per gallon was 24 cents higher on Thursday than a week before, according to AAA.

Gas prices around New England rose sharply in the days immediately after the United States and Israel launched the war in Iran, with the cost per gallon jumping by as much as 24 cents over the past week, according to data from AAA.
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R.I.’s attorney general endorses Foulkes in primary against Governor McKee - The Boston Globe McKee has criticized Foulkes over her role as CVS Pharmacy president in the opioid crisis, but Neronha said, “She did everything that she could to make this horrible situation better.”

@peterneronha.bsky.social endorses @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social in primary vs. Governor McKee. McKee has criticized Foulkes over her role as CVS executive in opioid crisis. Neronha said, “She did everything that she could to make this horrible situation better.”
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Kim English to leave Providence College basketball after season ends - The Boston Globe The coach has multiple years remaining on his contract with The Friars, but the two sides will agree on a buyout of the deal.

By @kevinmcsports.bsky.social -- Kim English to leave Providence College basketball after season ends
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Rhode Island teacher arrested and fired for allegedly hitting special needs students - The Boston Globe The teacher at Blackstone Valley Prep in Cumberland, R.I., was charged with three counts of second-degree child abuse.

By @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social -- Rhode Island teacher arrested and fired for allegedly hitting special needs students
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KevinMcSports: Kim English Era at PC to end at conclusion of the season - Kevin McSports The Friars are 25-38 vs. Big East teams under Kim English By KEVIN McNAMARA Providence College will not retain Kim English as its basketball coach after the conclusion of this season, multiple sources...

@kevinmcsports.bsky.social: Kim English Era at PC to end at conclusion of the season
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05.03.2026 20:32 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement - The Boston Globe Noem’s departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement
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‘The best time to remember God’: Amid crackdowns, Somali community leans into faith during Ramadan - The Boston Globe During the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, the Somali community is still celebrating, undeterred by the xenophobic remarks from President Trump.

“The best time to remember God is when you have pressure like this, when you’re afraid for your life.” said Boyah J. Farah, a Massachusetts-based Somali American writer. “You need to remind each other of the hope in prayer.”

05.03.2026 14:21 👍 0 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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@peterneronha.bsky.social endorsing @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social in the Democratic primary for governor

05.03.2026 16:06 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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After historic blizzard, snow dumping into Rhode Island waters raises environmental concerns - The Boston Globe Dumping snow into R.I. waterways is usually banned, but RIDEM made an exception after record-breaking snowfall during the blizzard last month.

By @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social -- Snow dumping into Rhode Island waters raises environmental concerns
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Lieutenant governor candidate @sueanderbois.bsky.social receives endorsements from former state Rep. @aaronregunberg.bsky.social, former PVD City Councilwoman Helen Anthony, and City Council members
@msanchezpvd.bsky.social and Justin Roias.

05.03.2026 14:03 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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R.I. AFL-CIO president sees ‘narrow path’ to victory for Governor McKee - The Boston Globe Patrick Crowley said a recent poll showed McKee facing “an uphill battle for reelection,” but “in a very strong position with Democratic voters.”

🎙️RI AFL-CIO president sees ‘narrow path’ to victory for
@govdanmckee.bsky.social. On the #RIReport podcast, @patcrowley401.bsky.social said a recent poll showed McKee facing “an uphill battle for reelection,” but “in a very strong position with Democratic voters”
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