Vol. CXXXII · No. CCLXXVIIIMONDAY, MAY 25, 2026Ocean State Edition

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North Kingstown Residents Sue State Agencies Over Quonset Sludge Plant

North Kingstown Residents for Clean Air and Water sued the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, RI Commerce, and Quonset Development Corporation in Providence County Superior Court over a proposed $150 million sewage-sludge processing plant at Quonset Business Park. The 23-page complaint alleges state agencies failed to assess health and environmental impacts and denied adequate public notice. Plaintiffs seek to void the air permit and lease, plus compensatory damages.

bostonglobe.comMAY 1, 2026
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Providence Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Blocking 'Conjuring House' Sale

Providence County Superior Court Associate Justice Shannon Signore dismissed a lawsuit alleging the house owner lacked mental capacity to sell the Burrillville farmhouse made famous by 'The Conjuring.' The judge found plaintiff Elizabeth Greenhalgh lacked standing to sue on her sister's behalf without legal guardianship. Jason Hawes, holder of a signed deed, remains in position to close the deal, though guardianship petitions in Massachusetts probate court continue.

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bostonglobe.comMAY 1, 2026
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Textron reports 6% Q1 profit increase, plans to separate industrial segment

Providence-based Textron Inc. reported first-quarter profit of $220 million, a 6% increase from $207 million in the prior year, with earnings per diluted share rising to $1.25 from $1.13. The company also announced plans to separate its industrial segment—composed of Kautex and Textron Specialized Vehicles—from its core aerospace and defense businesses through either a sale or tax-free spin-off, positioning itself as a pure-play aerospace and defense company.

pbn.comMAY 1, 2026
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Paolino Properties, Pyramid win $133M Providence Place Mall bid from receiver

Court-appointed receiver Mark Russo recommended a partnership including Paolino Properties, Pyramid Management Group, and DW Partners to acquire Providence Place Mall for approximately $133 million. The group will have exclusive rights to negotiate a final purchase agreement, pending Superior Court Judge approval. The deal marks a significant turning point for the mall, which has been under receivership after previous owner Brookfield defaulted on over $250 million in debt.

golocalprov.comMAY 1, 2026
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RIPEC report: Rhode Island economy losing ground over past decade

The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council released analysis showing Rhode Island's economic growth significantly lagged the nation from 2014 to 2024. RIPEC concluded the state has lost ground due to over-reliance on low-productivity industry sectors and government spending. The scorecard utilized six federal economic data measures to assess the state's economic performance and competitiveness.

pbn.comMAY 1, 2026
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Brightstar Lottery signs 9-year lease extension at downtown Providence headquarters

Brightstar Lottery, formerly IGT, has signed a long-term lease extension to remain at 10 Memorial Boulevard in downtown Providence through at least July 2036, with an option for seven additional years. The agreement keeps the lottery operator's global headquarters in the state's capital and ensures continued presence of a major RI employer in the downtown core.

turnto10.comMAY 1, 2026
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Textron Systems secures Defense Innovation Unit contract for autonomous vessels

Providence-based Textron Systems Corp. was awarded a Defense Innovation Unit contract to produce and deliver multiple uncrewed surface vessels for U.S. Navy Fleet Experimentation exercises in Key West, Florida. The contract includes supplying Tsunami interceptor USVs and Aerosonde 4.7 VTOL unmanned aerial systems, followed by three months of joint operations with U.S. Southern Command and Fourth Fleet.

workboat.comMAY 1, 2026
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RI finalizes $12M Deloitte settlement over 2024 RIBridges data breach

Rhode Island finalized a settlement with Deloitte requiring the firm to pay the state $7 million plus an additional $5 million for unexpected 2025 expenses following the December 2024 RIBridges cybersecurity incident. Deloitte also provided $6 million worth of system enhancements and operational support services. The agreement covers Deloitte's role as the vendor managing the social benefits system that was shut down due to a cyberattack.

turnto10.comMAY 1, 2026
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Hotel Viking reopens in Newport after multimillion-dollar 100th anniversary renovations

Hotel Viking announced it will reopen on May 1 after multimillion-dollar renovations completed in time for its 100th anniversary. The Newport landmark returns with a refreshed redesign and new culinary program led by chef Robert Andreozzi. Over 100 employees were laid off when the hotel closed for renovations last September; hotel officials had encouraged workers to reapply upon reopening.

turnto10.comMAY 1, 2026
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Governor McKee nominates two women to Rhode Island Superior Court

Governor Dan McKee nominated Joanna M. Achille and Maria Ferro Deaton to fill vacant seats on the Rhode Island Superior Court on April 29. If confirmed by the state Senate, Achille would replace retired Judge Stephen Nugent and Deaton would replace retired Judge Melanie Wilk Thunberg. The nominations come amid scrutiny of McKee's judicial picks and questions about whether he will nominate House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi for a Supreme Court vacancy.

bostonglobe.comMAY 1, 2026
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Rhode Island lawmakers advance four key health care bills covering epinephrine, primary care, and inhalers

The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering over 100 health care bills this session, with four major bills advancing. H7743 would require police to carry epinephrine for emergency allergic reactions. Two Senate bills aim to address the primary care provider shortage through scholarship and loan repayment programs, funded at $500,000+ annually. Another bill caps prescription inhaler costs at $25 per month for insured patients.

providencejournal.comMAY 1, 2026
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