Vol. CXXXII · No. CDLXXXIXSATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026Ocean State Edition

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Texas federal judge orders Rhode Island Hospital to produce transgender records for in camera review

Chief Judge Reed O'Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ordered Rhode Island Hospital to produce transgender youth medical records for sealed, in-camera review by midnight Monday, despite a Rhode Island judge having quashed the DOJ subpoena days earlier. Rhode Island's Office of the Child Advocate sought emergency relief from the First Circuit to block the transfer. The hospital said it would comply with redacted records, citing DOJ agreement not to require sensitive personal health information.

rhodeislandcurrent.comMAY 20, 2026
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Federal court in Boston appoints special counsel to investigate DOJ attorney conduct in RI immigration case

The U.S. District Court in Rhode Island appointed a special counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by a senior Justice Department attorney in an immigration case, a rare step designed to ensure accountability when other federal courts have faced stonewalling. Legal experts say the move reflects federal judges' frustration with DOJ's conduct during the Trump administration, including misleading representations and refusal to comply with court orders.

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abc17news.comMAY 20, 2026
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Rhode Island residents file lawsuit over sewer collapse, claim city stonewalled damages

Anne Bergeron filed suit against Providence nearly a year after a July 2025 sewer main collapse on Blackstone Boulevard flooded multiple homes with raw sewage, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Bergeron and neighbors say the city has offered no communication or compensation. She cites a March 2025 city infrastructure report showing over 60% of Providence's system is failing, arguing the city is avoiding responsibility. At least five homes were severely impacted.

turnto10.comMAY 20, 2026
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880,000-Gallon Sewage Spill Closes Key Rhode Island Shellfishing Waters, Devastating Industry

A May 4 sewage spill in East Providence released 880,000 gallons of wastewater into Narragansett Bay, forcing the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to close shellfishing area 16E, one of the state's most productive quahog beds. Fishermen report the area is three to four times more productive than other accessible waters. The closure represents mounting financial losses for Rhode Island's quahog industry.

newenglandnewspress.comMAY 20, 2026
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Aspen Aerogels Begins Staged Restart of East Providence Manufacturing Facility

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. announced it is initiating a staged restart of its East Providence, Rhode Island manufacturing facility following an April 8 incident. The company completed comprehensive mechanical, operational, and safety reviews with multiple government agencies before beginning the phased production ramp. Fully restoring the plant's capabilities will take time, and Aspen continues to leverage external manufacturing partners while investigating the incident.

stocktitan.netMAY 20, 2026
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Windmoeller & Hoelscher Completes $13M Rhode Island Facility Expansion

Flexible packaging equipment supplier Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. completed a major expansion of its North American headquarters in Lincoln, Rhode Island, more than doubling warehouse capacity and significantly increasing office space after two years of construction. The facility now employs nearly 100 people, a 20% increase over two years, and features photovoltaic panels expected to generate most of the building's electricity needs, supported by federal funding and a Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund grant.

canplastics.comMAY 20, 2026
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GAMG Advances $92 Million Pawtucket Memorial Hospital Redevelopment for Housing

Global Asset Management Group announced a major milestone in its $92 million acquisition and redevelopment of the former Memorial Hospital campus in Pawtucket, with deed restriction amendments now clearing the way for final design and planning. The 386,404-square-foot property on 7.68 acres will be developed into a mixed-use residential community focused on affordable housing and veteran housing.

prnewswire.comMAY 20, 2026
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Rhode Island Completes $221 Million General Obligation Bond Sale with Strong Demand

Rhode Island successfully completed a $221.36 million General Obligation Bond sale on April 7, 2026, with strong credit ratings from Fitch, Moody's, and S&P. The bond issuance featured historically low interest spreads and robust investor demand, enabling the state to finance housing, infrastructure, and community investments. The sale was supported by multiple underwriters including Cabrera Capital Markets, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Raymond James.

app.govly.comMAY 20, 2026
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Rhode Island House Passes Bill Criminalizing Deed Theft

The Rhode Island House passed H7989, introduced by Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy, to criminalize deed theft—an increasingly common fraud involving forged documents to steal homes and real estate. The legislation would establish criminal penalties for real estate title fraud and give municipal officials power to temporarily delay or report suspicious documents. The bill aims to protect property owners from scammers who use forged quit claim deeds to transfer ownership and profit from sales or rentals.

patch.comMAY 20, 2026
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Federal Judge Quashes DOJ Subpoena for RI Hospital Transgender Youth Records

U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy quashed a Justice Department subpoena demanding sensitive medical records of transgender minors treated at Rhode Island Hospital, ruling the DOJ "misrepresented and withheld information" from the court and acted in bad faith. McElroy found the subpoena lacked congressional authority, was issued for improper purposes, and violated children's constitutional privacy rights. Seven other federal courts have similarly blocked identical DOJ subpoenas nationwide.

golocalprov.comMAY 19, 2026
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Community Lawyer Resigns From Providence Police Review Board After Ethics Ruling

Attorney Shannah Kurland resigned from the Providence External Review Authority after the Rhode Island Ethics Commission ruled she was "prohibited by the Code of Ethics from serving" due to a conflict of interest. Kurland regularly represents civil plaintiffs alleging Providence police misconduct, creating a nexus the commission found "too close" to her public duties on the civilian oversight board. The council will seek to fill the vacancy promptly.

golocalprov.comMAY 19, 2026
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