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Three people are dead and three others are injured after a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice rink, during a high school ice hockey game on Monday.
Three dead, including suspect, in shooting at Pawtucket, R.I., ice rink - The Boston Globe
Three others were injured and hospitalized, according to the Pawtucket mayor’s office.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Three people are dead and three others are injured after a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, an indoor ice rink, during a high school ice hockey game on Monday.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting local law enforcement agencies in Pawtucket after reports of a shooting during hockey game at an indoor ice rink.
Shooting reported at Pawtucket, R.I., ice rink - The Boston Globe
A shooting was reported during a high school hockey game at a local arena.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting local law enforcement agencies in Pawtucket after reports of a shooting during hockey game at an indoor ice rink.
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day or even week, but as slow transitional moments.
As we long for spring, let’s savor the many subtle changes nature has to offer now - The Boston Globe
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day, but as slow transitional moments with different markers signaling the warming or cooling of our region.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Seasons don’t arrive on a given day or even week, but as slow transitional moments.
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95 - The Boston Globe
Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a statement from his wife, Luciana Duvall.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them.
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them. - The Boston Globe
Havoc wants to put thousands of vessels into the ocean in the coming years. “If we do that, we might prevent a war in the Pacific,” said CEO Paul Lwin.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Pentagon put out a call for autonomous boats. Two Navy veterans started a Rhode Island company to make them.
The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand.
Small-scale solar panels could see a breakout year in New England - The Boston Globe
Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home outlets, expanding access to clean energy.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand.
As he runs for reelection, Democratic Governor Daniel J. McKee is touting proposals to slash energy costs — part of an “affordability” agenda popular among Democratic officials from New York City to Maine.
Governor McKee’s plans to slash energy costs spark debate among environmental and business groups - The Boston Globe
Environmental groups call McKee’s proposals “shortsighted” and a threat to Act on Climate goals, while the R.I. Manufacturers Association says high energy costs are one of the biggest threats to compe...
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February 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
As he runs for reelection, Democratic Governor Daniel J. McKee is touting proposals to slash energy costs — part of an “affordability” agenda popular among Democratic officials from New York City to Maine.
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film "Boyz N the Hood."
Praying for that fool: ‘Boyz N the Hood’ turns 35 - The Boston Globe
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated masterpiece.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated film "Boyz N the Hood."
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Wayland curling club vaulted into spotlight after Olympic success - The Boston Globe
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Broomstones Curling Club had a spike in interest after one of its alumni, Korey Dropkin, won a silver medal in mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
💘 From Dinner With Cupid: Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?
Blind date: ‘We’ve both tried working as Uber Eats deliverers’ - The Boston Globe
Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?
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February 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
💘 From Dinner With Cupid: Is there a case for a second date for this psychology student and tour guide/actor?
🥌 How are New England athletes doing in the 2026 Winter Olympics? We’re tracking their performances.
2026 Winter Olympics: New England athlete medal tracker
See the athletes with connections to New England who will be competing in Milan.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM
🥌 How are New England athletes doing in the 2026 Winter Olympics? We’re tracking their performances.
⛷️ This weekend and school vacation week will lend themselves to some of the best skiing of the year with plenty of snow cover, not a lot of wind, and no bitter cold. trib.al/2DLnt0W
Weather ahead looks pretty ideal for making some turns on the slopes - The Boston Globe
This weekend and school vacation week will lend themselves to some of the best skiing of the year with plenty of snow cover, not a lot of wind, and no bitter cold.
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February 14, 2026 at 2:40 PM
⛷️ This weekend and school vacation week will lend themselves to some of the best skiing of the year with plenty of snow cover, not a lot of wind, and no bitter cold. trib.al/2DLnt0W
💘🏰 With Valentine’s Day close at hand, travelers are seeking out to romantic destinations, from secluded islands and cliffside views to storybook gardens and dreamy castles.
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so here are the 6 most romantic places in New England, according to Travel + Leisure - The Boston Globe
One is right in the heart of Boston.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
💘🏰 With Valentine’s Day close at hand, travelers are seeking out to romantic destinations, from secluded islands and cliffside views to storybook gardens and dreamy castles.
The two people found dead inside a car in The Miriam Hospital parking lot on Wednesday were a homeless mother and her son, the Providence Police Department said Friday.
The two people found dead in car outside a Providence hospital were homeless - The Boston Globe
A mother and her son were found in a vehicle outside The Miriam Hospital two weeks after a man was found dead on a sidewalk in downtown Providence amid severe cold weather.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The two people found dead inside a car in The Miriam Hospital parking lot on Wednesday were a homeless mother and her son, the Providence Police Department said Friday.
The Trump administration on Friday sued Harvard University for allegedly failing to comply with a federal review of its admissions process.
Trump administration sues Harvard for allegedly failing to comply with review of its admissions process - The Boston Globe
The lawsuit said Harvard had unlawfully withheld information necessary to determine whether it is "continuing to discriminate in its admissions process.”
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February 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The Trump administration on Friday sued Harvard University for allegedly failing to comply with a federal review of its admissions process.
A Coventry, R.I., man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for his alleged treatment of an emaciated, neglected dog and her four starving puppies.
R.I. man accused of animal cruelty after police find dying dog and starving puppies - The Boston Globe
The small dog was skeletal, unable to stand, and bleeding from her rear end when someone left her at the Coventry Animal Pound in January, police said.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
A Coventry, R.I., man has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for his alleged treatment of an emaciated, neglected dog and her four starving puppies.
Just days after US Senator Susan Collins announced she would seek reelection in Maine, Governor Janet Mills came out on the offensive against the senator she hopes to take on in the November general election.
‘Concerned but never courageous’: Janet Mills ad slams Susan Collins for Trump response - The Boston Globe
Maine US Senator Susan Collins faced a new attack ad this week from Maine Governor Janet Mills, who is criticizing her response to President Trump.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Just days after US Senator Susan Collins announced she would seek reelection in Maine, Governor Janet Mills came out on the offensive against the senator she hopes to take on in the November general election.
From Dan Shaughnessy: It was the NFL Hall of Fame that was embarrassed, not the coach. And folks in Canton, Ohio, will probably fix the voting process to make sure former Patriots' coach Bill Belichick is enshrined in the summer of 2027.
Bill Belichick’s reputation was actually helped by Hall snub, but his feud with Krafts will never end, and other thoughts - The Boston Globe
It was the Hall that was embarrassed, not the coach. And folks in Canton, Ohio, will probably fix the voting process to make sure Belichick is enshrined in the summer of 2027.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
From Dan Shaughnessy: It was the NFL Hall of Fame that was embarrassed, not the coach. And folks in Canton, Ohio, will probably fix the voting process to make sure former Patriots' coach Bill Belichick is enshrined in the summer of 2027.
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Secretary of State Gregg Amore criticizes the FBI search of Georgia elections offices, calling it “an attempt to continue to sow doubt around our elections before the midterm elections.”
R.I. secretary of state slams Trump’s idea of ‘nationalizing’ elections - The Boston Globe
Secretary of State Gregg Amore criticizes the FBI search of Georgia elections offices, calling it “an attempt to continue to sow doubt around our elections before the midterm elections.”
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February 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Secretary of State Gregg Amore criticizes the FBI search of Georgia elections offices, calling it “an attempt to continue to sow doubt around our elections before the midterm elections.”
More than 2 million soccer fans are expected to descend upon New England during World Cup this summer. Rhode Island aims to score big as an alternative to Boston.
Rhode Island aims to score big as World Cup alternative to Boston - The Boston Globe
More than 2 million soccer fans are expected to descend upon New England during the tournament in the summer.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
More than 2 million soccer fans are expected to descend upon New England during World Cup this summer. Rhode Island aims to score big as an alternative to Boston.
A pilot program is testing the surprising benefits of weight-loss drugs for substance use disorders.
‘I feel reborn’: How GLP-1 drugs are transforming the lives of people with addiction - The Boston Globe
A pilot program is testing the surprising benefits of weight-loss drugs for substance use disorders.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
A pilot program is testing the surprising benefits of weight-loss drugs for substance use disorders.
Commentary: The freedoms on which Providence was founded are just as relevant today, writes Grant Wosencroft, a lifelong Rhode Islander and a concerned citizen.
How the smallest state can lead on civil rights and liberties in a big way - The Boston Globe
The freedoms on which Providence was founded are just as relevant today as when they were espoused centuries ago.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Commentary: The freedoms on which Providence was founded are just as relevant today, writes Grant Wosencroft, a lifelong Rhode Islander and a concerned citizen.
Be careful on your walkways and driveways as daytime snowmelt refreezes overnight.
Friday forecast: More sunshine, less of a breeze to end the work week - The Boston Globe
Be careful on your walkways and driveways as daytime snowmelt refreezes overnight.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Be careful on your walkways and driveways as daytime snowmelt refreezes overnight.
Two years before he was named MVP of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Celtics' Jaylen Brown experienced the pain of losing in a championship round. Now he's offering a message of support for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye following the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss.
Jaylen Brown offers Drake Maye advice on how to ‘level up’ after championship heartbreak - The Boston Globe
“In order to turn this hurt into no longer hurt, I had to turn it into fuel,” Brown said.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Two years before he was named MVP of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Celtics' Jaylen Brown experienced the pain of losing in a championship round. Now he's offering a message of support for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye following the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss.
Jordan Stolz grew up in West Bend, Wis., 75 miles from Eric Heiden’s hometown of Madison and practiced on the same oval in West Allis. He’s shooting for four golds in Milan.
I saw Eric Heiden in his prime at the 1980 Winter Olympics, and here’s how Jordan Stolz compares - The Boston Globe
Stolz grew up in West Bend, Wis., 75 miles from Heiden’s hometown of Madison and practiced on the same oval in West Allis. He’s shooting for four golds in Milan.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Jordan Stolz grew up in West Bend, Wis., 75 miles from Eric Heiden’s hometown of Madison and practiced on the same oval in West Allis. He’s shooting for four golds in Milan.