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Two RI schools and two players are recognized in weekly football announcements; who they are

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October 1, 2024

Two RI schools and two players are recognized in weekly football announcements; who they are

Two of the state’s college football teams found their names on FCS poll ballots this week.

The University of Rhode Island continued to climb in the rankings despite a bye week. Brown used contributions by a pair of Ivy League award winners to take a place just outside the national elite.

The Rams check in at No. 20 ahead of their weekend trip to Hampton. The Bears are among teams receiving votes after a Saturday thriller with Harvard.

URI needed a late Malik Grant rushing touchdown — his third of the game — to outlast Long Island entering its time off. The Rams improved to 3-1 overall and 3-0 against FCS foes. They’ll be back in Coastal Athletic Association action against the Pirates before a Governor’s Cup meeting against Brown set for Oct. 12 at Meade Stadium.

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The Bears rallied for a signature win against Harvard, their first against the Crimson since 2010. Brown pounced on an errant field-goal snap in the final minute and Jake Willcox threw a touchdown pass to Mark Mahoney with 21 seconds left to cap a 31-28 classic. Willcox fired all three of his scoring strikes in the second half, the last two to Mahoney deep in the fourth quarter.

Elias Archie and Matt Childs were key for the Bears while erasing a 21-3 deficit, and they were honored Monday as a result. Archie picked up conference Defensive Player of the Week honors while Childs earned a Rookie of the Week selection. Both made critical plays on either side of halftime.

Archie’s interception and return to the Harvard 1 set up Brown’s opening touchdown late in the second quarter, as Nate Lussier crashed in on a direct snap. Childs caught a 75-yard bomb from Willcox down the middle for a score in the third quarter, escaping out of the backfield and eluding downfield coverage. The Bears moved to 2-0 entering an in-state home matchup with Bryant on Saturday.

URI is one of four CAA teams ranked this week, joining No. 6 Villanova, No. 12 William & Mary and No. 21 New Hampshire. Richmond, Stony Brook and Monmouth are all receiving votes outside the top 25. Brown and Dartmouth are the only two Ivy teams that appeared on ballots this week, with both the Bears and Big Green off to 2-0 starts.

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Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse

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March 4, 2026

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Rhode Island AG to unveil long-awaited report on Diocese of Providence clergy abuse

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha will release on Wednesday findings from a multiyear investigation into child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence.

According to the attorney general’s office, the report will detail the diocese’s handling of clergy abuse over decades.

While the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island is home to the country’s largest Catholic population per capita, with nearly 40% of the state identifying as Catholic, according to the Pew Research Center.

Neronha first launched the investigation in 2019, nearly a year after a Pennsylvania grand jury report found more than 1,000 children had been abused by an estimated 300 priests in that state since the 1940s. The 2018 report is considered one of the broadest inquiries into child sexual abuse in U.S. history.

Neronha’s investigation involved entering into an agreement with the Diocese of Providence to gain access to all complaints and allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy dating back to 1950. Neronha’s office said in 2019 that the goal of the report was to determine how the diocese responded to past reports of child sexual abuse, identify any prosecutable cases, and ensure that no credibly accused clergy were in active ministry.

Rhode Island State Police also helped with the investigation.

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Rhode Island

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March 3, 2026

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St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders who plan to join in the global celebration of Irish culture can choose from big and small events, including a parade in Providence.

The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15. Originally a modest, religious feast day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day today is a vibrant, boisterous holiday observed by millions of people regardless of their heritage.

The Providence parade is March 21.

We’ve rounded up 10 more events to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But first, are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun in Rhode Island:

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Married couple from R.I. identified as victims in fatal Swansea crash

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March 3, 2026

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Married couple from R.I. identified as victims in fatal Swansea crash

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The two victims were identified as a husband and wife from Rhode Island, local officials said.

A Rhode Island husband and wife in their 50s were identified as the two people killed in a Swansea car crash Friday night.

Carlolyn Carcasi, 54, and James Carcasi, 53, of Bristol, Rhode Island, were killed in the Feb. 27 crash, the office of Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn said in a press release Monday.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 136 and Route 6 in Swansea, Quinn’s office said.

Police in Cranston, Rhode Island identified the driver who allegedly hit the couple as Demitri Sousa, 28. Sousa allegedly shot and killed a man in Rhode Island nearly four hours before the crash, Cranston police said.

At around 12:18 a.m. Friday, Swansea police spotted Sousa’s Infiniti barreling down Route 6, Swansea officials said previously.

The couple was driving southbound on Route 136 when the Sousa crashed into the side of a Subaru Ascent. Both cars had “catastrophic damage,” and the Subaru was engulfed in flames, Swansea fire and police officials said.

Both occupants of the Subaru were declared dead at the scene, Swansea officials said.

Sousa was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries. He is expected to live and will be held in Cranston police custody until he is medically cleared, police said Sunday.