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No clues, no suspects, no trace. But thanks to a retired police investigator, an unsolved Cranston case won’t be forgotten.

A retired investigator who specializes in missing persons cases is captivated by the disappearance of a teenage boy more than 70 years ago. She worked to bring him home — and revived his memory.

RI BUSINESS
Textron plans to cut more than 700 jobs
The layoffs will not impact its Providence, R.I.-based headquarters, the company said.

RI NEWS
Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey
The availability of affordable housing, services for children, access to health care and food security, and jobs were among the key issues, according to the 2023 Rhode Island Life Index.

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The race for Rhode Island attorney general is already taking shape
The race to succeed AG Peter Neronha, who is term-limited, is already taking shape, with three Democrats telling supporters they're interested in the job.

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Sunny skies arrive on Thursday before rainy weather greets the weekend
Yesterday’s high temperature of only 40 degrees in Boston continued the trend of below average temperatures for the month.

RI FOOD & DINING
Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023
A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

FOOD
Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America
Providence's Gift Horse, and a Jewish tavern Somerville, Mass., made the cut.

CRIME
Victim in unsolved 1980s homicide case identified as R.I. man using DNA evidence
Keith Olson, formerly of Cranston, R.I., was 27 years old when he went missing in 1981.

Globe Magazine
30 tiny, perfect things about winter in New England
Globe staffers and other writers share the special places and experiences that keep them cozy — and make the cold months worth savoring.

RI ARTS
What’s irreverent, disarming, and hilarious in ‘BLKS’ is largely AWOL
The Burbage Theatre Co.’s production could use a little more nuance in order to reach its full potential

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No clues, no suspects, no trace. But thanks to a retired police investigator, an unsolved Cranston case won’t be forgotten.

A retired investigator who specializes in missing persons cases is captivated by the disappearance of a teenage boy more than 70 years ago. She worked to bring him home — and revived his memory.

RI FOOD & DINING

Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

Families of wounded Palestinian students speak out

The parents of Kinnan Abdalhamid said he “told us that he was afraid to leave the hospital.”

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‘Indigenous intelligence ... goes back thousands of years’: Listening to ancient Native voices in modern times

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, producer Gary Glassman and director Daniel Golding talk about “Language is Life,” an Rhode Island PBS episode about the value of Native American languages.
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Nov. 24-Dec. 1

This week: Paddling reindeer, a glowing zoo, circus acts, hot chocolate bar, farm animals, and more!

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Rhode Island’s newest US Representative has faced a number of hurdles during his first weeks in Congress, from funding amendments to explaining how to pronounce his last name.

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The teacher described the three students as introspective, charismatic, sarcastic, and a bit nerdy. “These boys are stewards in the community,” she said.

RI HIGHER EDUCATION

Brown drops charges against 20 students arrested after sit-in over war in Gaza

Less than a day before their arraignment, Brown University announced Monday night that it was dropping trespassing charges against the 20 students arrested on campus earlier this month after they held a sit-in and refused to leave.

Family of student wounded in Vermont says he may never be able to walk again

One of the three young men of Palestiniancq descent wounded in a shooting in Burlington, Vt., may never be able to walk again after being shot in the spine, his family said.

RHODE MAP

A new job for Rhode Island’s newest senator

Jake Bissaillon, who won a special election to represent Senate District 1 in Providence, will become CEO of Justice Assistance.

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A few standout restaurants and food businesses in R.I. giving back

Beyond Giving Tuesday, chefs and owners are finding new ways to pay it forward.

‘It feels more personal than it did before’: Brown University community reacts to shooting of Palestinian students in Vermont

Hisham Awartani, a junior at Brown, was one of the three victims attacked near the University of Vermont on Saturday. The attack is under investigation as a possible hate crime.

RI FOOD & DINING

The ultimate foodie gift guide of Rhode Island

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