Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began. At 6 a.m. in Hopkinton, Race Director Dave McGillivray sent out a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard, which walks the course annually, […]
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Rep. Langevin: Public service has changed since Capitol riot
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — After the Capitol riot, longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin said he thought briefly that the foolishness and recklessness of dividing the country would finally stop. That didn’t happen, and the Rhode Island Democrat says it’s one reason why he’s leaving Congress. Langevin saw some of his Republican colleagues saying enough is […]
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Governor McKee: Superman Building will be brought ‘back to life’
After years of neglect, the most recognizable feature on the Providence skyline, the Superman Building, will be rescued. Rhode Island’s governor announced Tuesday that the building’s owner is planning to turn the vacant landmark into an apartment building with offices and shops, with help from state and city funding. Officially known as the Industrial Trust […]