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COMMENTARY | PETER F. NERONHA, MIA ACKERMAN AND DAWN EUER
A rental registry would require R.I. landlords to provide proof that properties meet lead safety requirements
We have a compliance problem in Rhode Island, which is why we are proposing legislation to strengthen enforcement of laws we already have on the books.

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5 innovators to watch in R.I.’s life sciences industry
Rhode Island’s life sciences are already starting preclinical spinoffs, creating apps for specific patient populations, and conducting ground-breaking medical research. Here’s a look at a few we’ve featured recently.

Today in History: May 29

Revere Beach closed after three injured in shootings, ‘sporadic fights’ break out

Man who escaped slavery and became Navy veteran honored with statue in Dedham park

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After ransomware attack, state’s second-largest health insurer says patient data stolen

The data taken may contain personal information and potential protected health information, including names, Social Security numbers, and provider taxpayer identification numbers.

Mass. sober home operator indicted in sprawling fraud scheme
The founder of a small Boston area addiction treatment empire knew he was under scrutiny — the Globe and STAT News published investigations into his questionable business dealings, and the attorney general’s office announced it was examining alleged addiction treatment scams.

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How does a cocktail become the ‘Drink of the Summer’? And will 2023 be the year of the ‘pornstar martini’?
Who makes the call — is there a governing body? Or does it bubble up from the people, like “most likely to be a reality TV star” or “best teeth” awards of the high school yearbook?

Lawsuit alleges Cardinal O’Malley, other church leaders failed to prevent abuse of three former Arlington Catholic students

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Here are the 2023 college commencement speakers in Massachusetts

Actor Tom Hanks, soccer legend Briana Scurry, fashion designer Ken Cole and Representative Ayanna Pressley are among the figures from arts, sports, business and politics tapped to deliver commencement addresses at colleges and universities in Massachusetts.

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Paul Revere’s grandsons, little-known casualties of the Civil War

Revere Beach closed after three injured in shootings, ‘sporadic fights’ break out

Cape bridge repairs highlight how the housing crunch has made commutes worse

Teaching is increasingly difficult. So why stay in that job?

Politics

Raimondo tells Brown graduates to ‘stick around’ R.I., commit to public service

“We have a lot of issues that we, together, have to deal with,” US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said after accepting an honorary degree from Brown University on Sunday. “They can all be solved... if you guys get in the game.”

In Allston’s Koreatown, the American dream grinds on despite demographic shifts

On Harvard Avenue, a concrete expanse where storefront graffiti is much more commonplace than trees on the sidewalk, generations of Korean families have come to try their hand at success.

Mayor Michelle Wu signs new council district maps

Wu did not make a statement on the new boundaries, but earlier this week praised the council for its “intensive work to reach consensus on a tight timeline.”

Transportation

‘You need to fix this’: Want to send officials a message about the state of the MBTA? Try one of these free postcards.

A frustrated MBTA commuter has come up with a different way to get T leadership's attention: Sending snail mail.

More people are dying on Mass. and US roads. It doesn’t have to be this way. Just look at the UK, France, and Japan.

Massachusetts, and the United States, have seen traffic deaths climb since 2019, while similarly developed countries around the world have been steadily reducing road carnage.

Service disruptions coming to Red Line, Green Line extension in June

Going into June, the MBTA will be focusing repairs on southern sections of the Red Line, where widespread slow zones have caused major delays, and the northern Green Line extension.

Health

5 innovators to watch in R.I.’s life sciences industry

Rhode Island’s life sciences are already starting preclinical spinoffs, creating apps for specific patient populations, and conducting ground-breaking medical research. Here’s a look at a few we’ve featured recently.

As pandemic-era funding diminishes, community organizations face greater demands

“We built the infrastructure to help so many people over the last few years and, all of a sudden, many of the resources are gone,” said Dr. Geralde Gabeau, executive director of Immigrant Family Services Institute in Mattapan.

Prospect Medical takes next step to unload R.I.-based hospitals

The parent company of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has submitted a proposal to state regulators strike a deal with The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit.

Education

Raimondo tells Brown graduates to ‘stick around’ R.I., commit to public service

“We have a lot of issues that we, together, have to deal with,” US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said after accepting an honorary degree from Brown University on Sunday. “They can all be solved... if you guys get in the game.”

Massachusetts spends thousands more on school construction aid for white students than for students of color

Massachusetts took aggressive steps two decades ago to rein in school construction spending, but the effort has led to substantially more aid going to white students on a per pupil basis than to Latino and Black students.

Soccer star Briana Scurry tells UMass Amherst graduates that setbacks help forge success

"One result does not define you," she said.

Courts and crime

Revere Beach closed after three injured in shootings, ‘sporadic fights’ break out

State Police closed Revere Beach on Sunday night after three people were injured in two shootings less than an hour apart nearby, as “sporadic fights” broke out at a recreation area packed with Memorial Day weekend revelers, officials said.

At Massachusetts 911 call centers, severe staffing issues and burnout

Dispatcher and call-taker staffing levels plunged during the pandemic and have been slow to rebound, leading to a vicious cycle, workers say, of overwork and burnout.

Man charged with killing 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver ordered held without bail

Alberto L. Sierra, 32, was ordered held during a hearing Friday in Worcester Superior Court, where he pleaded not guilty last week to charges of murder and disinterring a body, according to District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.’s office.

Climate

Harnessing the same forces as lightning, new technology extracts electricity from humidity

“Throughout history, we haven’t been able to find any means to capture the electricity in the air. It’s dangerous. It’s unpredictable. But I think this technology essentially turns that dream into reality,” said Jun Yao, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst.

Eversource exits offshore development, with a big loss

The utility expects to write off more than $200 million in losses from its joint venture to build wind farms off the Massachusetts coast.

R.I. sues manufacturers for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

“The burden of this enormous cost should be borne by the companies who made, marketed, and sold these products at great profit, while hiding their true dangers,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.

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Shots fired in ‘targeted’ attack at Craigville Beach in Barnstable

One person suffered “minor” cuts from broken glass during the incident, according to police.

South Boston remembers fallen soldiers with two saplings brought over from France

Right now they’re just two small, unobtrusive saplings in Medal of Honor Park. But eventually two oak trees from the site of a World War I battle where 34 South Boston residents died will tower over the war memorial in the neighborhood’s park, dedicated to fallen soldiers.

Ian Hacking, eminent philosopher of science and much else, dies at 87

He was considered a giant of modern thought for game-changing contributions to the philosophies of science, probability and mathematics, as well as his widely circulated insights on issues like race and mental health.

As pandemic-era funding diminishes, community organizations face greater demands

“We built the infrastructure to help so many people over the last few years and, all of a sudden, many of the resources are gone,” said Dr. Geralde Gabeau, executive director of Immigrant Family Services Institute in Mattapan.

William S. Edgerly, who revived State Street Bank’s fortunes, dies at 96

“Bill Edgerly was great for the City of Boston,” former mayor Raymond L. Flynn said of Mr. Edgerly's key leadership initiatives in civic affairs.

Nashua, N.H., woman arrested; allegedly drove wrong way with two children on I-293

Sulma Canales Cabrera, 26, is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated driving while intoxicated, reckless conduct, and reckless driving, according to New Hampshire State Police.

Paul Revere’s grandsons, little-known casualties of the Civil War

Among the 37,000 flags on Boston Common, signifying the sacrifices of soldiers from Massachusetts, are those of two siblings who left a comfortable life to fight for the Union and carry forward the legacy of their celebrated grandfather.

Amid lifeguard shortage, Boston officials, DCR ramp up recruitment efforts

“It’s not the easy summer day at the beach that many might think it is,” said Shawn DeRosa, director of pool and waterfront safety for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. “There’s quite a lot of training . . . and not everyone is up to that challenge.”

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Ian Hacking, eminent philosopher of science and much else, dies at 87

William S. Edgerly, who revived State Street Bank’s fortunes, dies at 96

John A. Curry, first Northeastern graduate to serve as university’s president, dies at 88

Robert J. Zimmer, who promoted free speech on campus, dies at 75