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Block Island America 250: The island’s 250th plans are snapping into focus, with weekly Ken Burns Revolution screenings at the Island Free Library, a June 25 Burns watch party, and a May 22 kickoff at the Historical Society featuring a handmade 250th glass orb and a Revolutionary War artifact exhibit. New Shoreham Governance: Nancy Dodge has resigned from the Town Council due to an ongoing medical issue tied to multiple sclerosis; the council will take up the replacement process May 20. Transit & Parking: RIDOT says Kingston Station’s $3.1M parking expansion is progressing—fencing is up, drainage work is underway, and the expanded lot is still expected to open by late summer/early fall. Courts & Rights: The DOJ is appealing a Rhode Island judge’s order blocking federal efforts to obtain transgender youths’ medical records. Housing Politics: Providence City Council is set to vote on overriding Mayor Brett Smiley’s rent-control veto, in a rare Friday evening meeting. Sports & Local Talent: Fox Creek’s three seniors have signed to continue playing in college, tying the program record. Business/Tech: Rhode Island lawmakers are moving to overhaul a 2009 broadband law they say limits oversight of providers’ pricing, outages, and service quality.

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Rhode Island baseball loses to Saint Joseph’s in extra innings

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Rhode Island women’s track and field competes at MIT Final Qualifier

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Rhode Island Rams secure postseason spot with extra-inning win over Saint Joseph’s

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