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Journalist in ⚓️ Rhode Island for @bostonglobe Member of @FiveFreedoms @IRE_NICAR Tips? Find me here: amanda.milkovits@globe.com or DM for Signal

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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 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/06/m...

06.03.2026 20:12 👍 2 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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US veterans from Vietnam to Iraq want a clearer explanation for war with Iran: ‘More questions than answers’ - The Boston Globe Questions about the war have revolved around its aims, why it was started, and what happens after the shooting stops.

US veterans from Vietnam to Iraq want a clearer explanation for war with Iran: ‘More questions than answers’ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/m...

06.03.2026 12:13 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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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
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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.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/m...

05.03.2026 20:43 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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People are dying in Iran, and Hegseth is talking like a teen on a ‘Call of Duty’ bender - The Boston Globe There appears to be no clear objective from the Trump administration in Iran, beyond perhaps maximizing death and destruction.

"Why should I risk my life for this?”
Good question. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/m...

05.03.2026 18:47 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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‘I believe they are the ones responsible for my wife’s death’: R.I. father testifies in grandparent’s rights trial - The Boston Globe Scott Naso defends his decision to prevent his 4-year-old daughter from visits with his in-laws.

‘I believe they are the ones responsible for my wife’s death’: R.I. father testifies in grandparent’s rights trial www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/04/m...

05.03.2026 12:16 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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‘It makes you angry’: R.I. attorney general details accusations of abuse by clergy — and how church leaders responded - The Boston Globe Neronha said that former Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin had repeatedly sought leniency for credibly accused priests, recommending that the Vatican not remove them from the priesthood.

‘It makes you angry’: R.I. attorney general @peterneronha.bsky.social details accusations of abuse by clergy — and how church leaders responded
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/04/m...

04.03.2026 23:53 👍 4 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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‘They should be ashamed’: Clergy abuse survivors say report shows ‘complicity’ of Providence Diocese - The Boston Globe “If one wishes to learn the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should read the Bible,” Dr. Herbert Brennan said. “If one wishes to understand the Catholic Church, they need only to read this report.”

“If one wishes to learn the teachings of Jesus Christ, they should read the Bible,” Dr. Herbert Brennan said. “If one wishes to understand the Catholic Church, they need only to read this report.”
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/04/m...

04.03.2026 19:44 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Investigation finds R.I. Catholic Diocese concealed child sexual abuse through ‘culture of secrecy’ - The Boston Globe A new report found the Diocese protected accused priests and transferred them to new congregations where they continued to have access to children.

Investigation finds R.I. Catholic Diocese concealed child sexual abuse through ‘culture of secrecy’ www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/04/m...

04.03.2026 15:18 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 2
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R.I. man trying to keep his in-laws from his daughter says they ‘manipulated’ his late wife - The Boston Globe Scott Naso testified that he believes Dr. Siavash Ghoreish and Dr. Jila Khorsand “maintained significant control” over Sherry Naso.

R.I. man trying to keep his in-laws from his daughter says they ‘manipulated’ his late wife -- my latest from the grandparents visitation rights trial www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/03/m...

04.03.2026 01:51 👍 4 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Secret recording revealed in R.I. grandparents visitation fight - The Boston Globe “You have no idea the hell those people put me through,” Scott Naso said about his in-laws on the audio recording.

Just when I think this case, can’t get any stranger … a secret recording is revealed in a Rhode Island grandparents visitation case www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/02/m...

03.03.2026 01:38 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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The Providence Place mall is up for sale. But is the age of the indoor mall over? - The Boston Globe Nearly three decades after it opened as a bet on revitalizing downtown, luxury brands are retreating and vacancies are mounting.

NEW: The Providence Place mall is up for sale. But is the age of the indoor mall over?

Via @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social with @stephmachado.bsky.social

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/01/m...

01.03.2026 13:58 👍 11 🔁 5 💬 5 📌 7
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Police release body-worn camera footage from Pawtucket rink shooting - The Boston Globe The video is blurred, but the audio is clear and shows how bystanders, police, and first responders worked together to try to save lives.

“Help’s coming!” One of the first officers at the tragic shooting at the Pawtucket hockey rink tried to help the victims, in video released by the police department tonight www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/27/m...

28.02.2026 01:38 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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In R.I. visitation hearing, pediatrician describes involvement in adult daughter’s medical care - The Boston Globe Their son-in-law, Scott Naso, has said he believes their medical care contributed to his wife’s death, and he’s fighting to keep them away from his daughter

When their adult daughter said something was different in one of her breasts in June 2017, her parents — both doctors — went to her home and conducted a breast exam themselves. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/27/m...

27.02.2026 23:50 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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R.I. prosecutor who repeatedly told police arresting her, ‘I’m an AG,’ returns to work after six-month, unpaid leave - The Boston Globe Devon Flanagan returned to work on Monday and has been reassigned, according to a spokesperson for the state attorney general.

Devon Flanagan, the RI prosecutor who repeatedly told police arresting her in Newport last summer, "I’m an AG," has returned to work.

AG's office confirms she was reassigned but the move did not result in a pay change. Flanagan has a salary of $117K.

www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/27/m...

27.02.2026 15:08 👍 3 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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R.I. pediatrician grilled about medical care of his late daughter in grandparents visitation trial - The Boston Globe Dr. Siavash Ghoreishi told the court he used ChatGPT to help answer whether he could write a prescription for a family member.

R.I. pediatrician grilled about medical care of his late daughter in grandparents visitation trial. Among other things, he said he used ChatGPT to justify prescribing meds to family members. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/26/m...

26.02.2026 23:56 👍 2 🔁 5 💬 2 📌 0
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One of Africa’s soccer giants will be based in Rhode Island for the World Cup - The Boston Globe The team from Ghana will train at Bryant University and stay in Providence ahead of its matches at the tournament

Ghana's Black Stars are making Rhode Island their home base for World Cup. “This is a big deal for our state. We get to showcase all the things that make us special — our food, our amazing Rhode Island summer and our people,” @amo.house.gov said. “It’s going to be a great setting for the World Cup.”

26.02.2026 16:06 👍 6 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1
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What to know as R.I. grandparents visitation rights trial resumes - The Boston Globe A Family Court judge will decide whether Dr. Siavash Ghoreishi and Dr. Jila Khorsand have the right to visit their 4-year-old granddaughter.

Back in RI Family Court today for this grandparents visitation case, where 2 physicians want to see their granddaughter, over the objections of her widowed father, who believes they contributed to his wife's death.
Here's what to know: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/23/m...

26.02.2026 14:49 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF

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Milford teen Marcelo Gomes leaves State of the Union after targeted DHS tweet - The Boston Globe Gomes met with members of Congress to discuss his experience in detention before attending President Trump’s speech as Representative Seth Moulton's guest.

Mass. teen Marcelo Gomes, who ICE arrested while he left volleyball practice, leaves State of the Union after targeted DHS tweet. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/m...

25.02.2026 14:57 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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UNH poll shows Foulkes leading McKee by 16 points in R.I. governor’s race - The Boston Globe The latest results show 34 percent would vote for Foulkes while 18 percent would vote for McKee, but 40 percent remain undecided.

UNH polls shows @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social leading
@govdanmckee.bsky.social by 16 points in R.I. governor’s race. The latest results show 34 percent would vote for Foulkes while 18 percent would vote for McKee, but 40 percent remain undecided
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/m...

25.02.2026 13:06 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Remember, this guy then killed an MIT professor while they were stumbling to catch up

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Leonnig: "The whistleblower says in Dec. 2025, when there was a mass shooting at Brown U, Kash was on his FBI director jet in FL & there was only one other available jet, but Patel ordered it to be put on standby for another team. That meant an evidence review team had to drive through the night..."

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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. n.pr/4qTItsU

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Plane carrying ICE detainees stranded amid blizzard conditions in Portsmouth, N.H. - The Boston Globe The detainees remained in the aircraft on the tarmac for about 13 hours, sources said.

A plane carrying US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees was stranded in Portsmouth, N.H. They were kept shackled on the plane for 13 hours during the snowstorm before finally being allowed inside the terminal, reports @reporterporter.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/23/m...

24.02.2026 13:37 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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I’m focused on helping Rhode Island recover as quickly as possible from this massive blizzard.

That’s why I’m joining my colleagues in the delegation to ensure federal resources are available to assist our communities & state with storm recovery.

23.02.2026 19:03 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 1
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T.F. Greene International Airport reports 32.8 inches of snowfall, breaking the 24-hour snowfall mark set during the Blizzard of 1978.

23.02.2026 18:31 👍 12 🔁 10 💬 3 📌 6
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Massive storm brings to mind Blizzard of ’78 and R.I. Governor Garrahy’s flannel shirt - The Boston Globe The R.I. Historical Society’s collection includes a shadow box containing the plaid shirt that former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy wore during televised blizzard updates.

Massive storm brings to mind Blizzard of ’78 and R.I. Governor Garrahy’s flannel shirt. The R.I. Historical Society’s collection includes the plaid shirt former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy wore during televised blizzard updates
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/23/m...

23.02.2026 18:07 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Snow is now more than beagle high.

23.02.2026 18:28 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0