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Rhode Island FC 3 – Hartford Athletic 0: 3 Hartford Thoughts

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August 14, 2024

Rhode Island FC 3 – Hartford Athletic 0: 3 Hartford Thoughts

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Following a brief spell of more encouraging results, Hartford Athletic returned to form with a dispiriting 3-0 loss away at RIFC on Saturday. Wasted opportunities in a reasonably balanced first half gave way to a second period totally dominated by the hosts and the Latics return to Trinity Health Stadium with whatever good feeling had been generated in the last few weeks having totally evaporated.

Here are three thoughts on the performance and what it says about where the club is right now.

1 – Nobody Consistently On The Same Page

One major source of Hartford’s problems on Saturday night — and most nights — is that they don’t seem to have quite come together as a team in any phase of the game. It was visible defensively in Rhode Island both from open play — where it was far too easy for RIFC to work the ball into the box — and from set pieces where again it was simply too easy for the hosts to get a free header. Going the other way, the players seemed to be on different pages more often than the same one, leading several promising transitional opportunities to be squandered as the ball was played to nobody or a runner was missed.

Part of this is almost certainly due to the lack of a settled first eleven; without consistent competitive minutes together it’s difficult for any group of players to really settle in. The reasons for this unsettled-ness are varied.

Injuries have played a role, but the club has already dispensed with three players — Romario Williams, Jay Chapman, and Rece Buckmaster — who were presumptive starters at the beginning of the season, and the turnover has also contributed to the problem.

2 – Profligacy Continues To Be Problem

It’s no surprise that this side would waste valuable opportunities as that’s been another theme all season. On Saturday it was Deshane Beckford and Mamadou Dieng who spurned golden chances and the game might have looked very different if either had converted and the teams had been level at the half.

In this case, it’s tempting to say that it’s unsurprising: Beckford has never been a truly clinical finisher and it may very well be that Dieng will never develop that instinct. It’s not merely one or two players.

Nobody has seemed particularly confident or comfortable in front of goal all season, including the now-departed Romario Williams who had previously been one of the most consistent and efficient scorers in the history of the league. On some nights, Hartford struggles to generate meaningful chances but on others the chances are there and the players are simply unable to convert them. Even a league-average attack would put this club in a much better position and the inability to be even league-average — particularly given Brendan Burke’s track record — is deeply concerning.

3 – What Happens Now?

The season isn’t truly over — the hallmark of lower division football is that teams collapse or go on hot streaks from seemingly nowhere and with 12 games to play it’s too early to entirely turn out the lights — but it is a big mountain to climb. Absent a sudden run of results that mountain might become insurmountable over the next few weeks and it’s fair to ask what the Latics are going to do next. It seems likely — at this point — that Brendan Burke will return for 2025, in which case there’s a real need to finish this season with an eye toward the next. Significant changes will be needed to this roster (once again) but the players who are going to be back should gobble up the bulk of the minutes.

It’s perhaps also worth seeing if Dantouma Toure, Pele Ousmanou or Ian Shaul has anything to offer. The squad is rather light at the moment to talk about offloading any more players but if there are opportunities to move on from veterans who are not going to return in 2025 it would make sense to do so. It’s equally unlikely that there will be a chance to acquire anyone with a view to next year but if an opportunity presents itself, it would also make sense to seize it.

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GoLocalProv | Politics | Providence On Sunday Is One of the Sites for a National Protest Against ICE

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January 10, 2026

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GoLocalProv | Politics | Providence On Sunday Is One of the Sites for a National Protest Against ICE

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Organizers in Rhode Island and across the country are mobilizing against ICE after a pair of shootings in the past few days.

Organizers locally said, “Rhode Islanders will gather on Sunday to honor the life lost, make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions, and demand that state and federal leaders reject local contracts with ICE, take every action possible to stop ICE from operating in Rhode Island, and hold ICE agents accountable when they break the law.”

The RI event begins at 2 PM at the State House on Sunday.

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Nationally, it was a announced on Friday that, “A broad national coalition, including Indivisible, MoveOn Civic Action, the American Civil Liberties Union, Voto Latino, United We Dream, 50501, the Disappeared in America Campaign of the Not Above the Law coalition, and partner organizations across the country, is calling for a coordinated ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action.

“The mobilization comes in response to the escalation of ICE violence in our communities, the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old wife and mother of three, and the months-long pattern of unchecked violence and abuse in marginalized communities across America. Across the country, communities will gather in nonviolent, lawful, and community-led actions to honor the life lost, demand accountability, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions,” said organizers.

Organizers added, “Good and the Portland victims are part of a broader and deeply alarming pattern of unchecked violence and abuse by federal immigration enforcement agencies. In September, ICE reportedly shot and killed Silverio Villegas González, a father and cook from Mexico living in Chicago. In 2025 alone, more than 30 people have reportedly died in ICE detention.”

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Rhode Island General Assembly Begins 2026 Session With Focus on Affordability – Newport Buzz

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January 9, 2026

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Rhode Island General Assembly Begins 2026 Session With Focus on Affordability – Newport Buzz

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island lawmakers opened the 2026 legislative session this week with a focus on health care affordability, housing costs and economic stability, as leaders in both chambers warned of uncertainty tied to federal budget changes.

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi outlined House priorities centered on expanding access to health care while lowering costs, calling it the chamber’s top agenda item for the year. He also said lawmakers will continue addressing housing shortages and rising home energy costs, emphasizing the need for community input as policy decisions move forward.

In the Senate, President Valarie J. Lawson convened the chamber by urging bipartisan cooperation and announcing plans to introduce legislation supporting education, small businesses and the state’s health care system. Stabilizing hospitals and strengthening the primary care workforce were identified as key goals.

Both chambers paused to honor victims of the Dec. 13 shooting at Brown University, passing resolutions recognizing the victims and commending first responders. Lawmakers also observed a moment of silence.

New legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara would require the Department of Education to adopt a zero-tolerance hazing policy in partnership with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, mandating clear and consistent discipline statewide.

Meanwhile, Reps. David Morales and Jennifer Stewart called on Gov. Dan McKee to fully fund public libraries in the upcoming state budget.

Speaker Shekarchi also announced several committee leadership changes, appointing Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee as chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee and Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith as chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee.

The week also marked the first Senate session for Sen. Stefano V. Famiglietti, who received committee assignments following his election to fill a vacant seat.

Legislative leaders capped the week by joining faith leaders at the 18th annual Rhode Island Interfaith Poverty Vigil at the State House, calling attention to legislation aimed at reducing poverty statewide.

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RI Lottery Lucky For Life, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Jan. 8, 2026

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2 days ago

January 9, 2026

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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 8, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 8 drawing

05-12-13-39-48, Lucky Ball: 13

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Winning Numbers numbers from Jan. 8 drawing

Midday: 9-9-1-3

Evening: 0-9-6-6

Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Wild Money numbers from Jan. 8 drawing

01-07-12-30-35, Extra: 26

Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.

When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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