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In the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information.
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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
CVS won’t do COVID vaccines in MA due to regulations
CVS in RI is doing COVID vaccines
Cocaine levels in water sewage in Nantucket are 50% above national levels
Doris Burke will not be broadcasting the NBA finals
RI State Beaches closed for amenities, most lifeguards, etc. on Sept. 1st
The Scituate Art Festival is October 11, 12 & 13
Portrait of Judge Frank Caprio was at the RI State House for viewing with condolence book this week
To help paratransit customers get started, RIPTA has created a new app and instructional video that walks users through app registration, trip booking, and other key features. //RIPTA.com/RIPTARIdeApp.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – recognized by the Tomorrow Fund with a proclamation signed by Gov. McKee
Duffy & Shanley sold to PR staffer Annette Maggiacomo
RI Superior Court Judge Alice Gibney retiring
21 DUI arrests by RI State Police over the weekend
Johnnycake Center transitioned its clothing bank building into a youth center.
MA first case of West Nile Virus in Middlesex County
Sign of the times as J. Crew opens where Brooks Brothers used to be in Boston
Conde Nast lists fav hotels in RI: Ocean House, Vanderbilt, Castle Hill. In MA: 3 on the islands and 1 on the Cape – Chatham Bars Inn
Massachusetts students back at school without statewide cellphone ban, leaving each district to come up with its own policy
All new Rhode Island school buses to be equipped with digital video systems that monitor school bus violations.
Martha’s Vineyard residents will have their ferry ticket price increased due to declining full-fare ridership.
Researchers at Ohio State University analyzed data from more than 66,000 U.S. census tracts and found that people residing within about 30 miles of an ocean or gulf tend to live around a year longer than the national life expectancy of 79.
Boston’s Feneuil Hall business “way off” in 2025, down 40% – little foot traffic downtown
KSPR Law PC suing Rhode Island Grows (formerly Schartner Farms) for $1.7M in unpaid legal bills
Thanks to a generous donation from the FIFA Foundation to Project GOAL, about 150 brand-new Adidas turf shoes and socks were given to Central Falls’ youngest youth soccer players as well as members of the Calcutt Middle School soccer team.
Viking Hotel in Newport laying off workers
Gov. Healey says MA insurers will cover COVID costs for anyone who wants a vaccine
Head of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, will be in RI for a Prov. Chamber event on 9/23
RI Gov. McKee requested a personal meeting with Pres. Trump over offshore wind cuts
Cranston Greek Festival this weekend – starting Friday, 9/5 – ending Sunday, 9/7
Sharon Baldwin to join PC Basketball Women’s Team as assistant coach
RI Rep. Magaziner co-sponsors a bill to stop the transfer of certain offensive weaponry from the United States to Israel.
The encampment of “Marriott Man” has been dismantled – no word on where this longterm homeless man is now.
Greek Festival this weekend in Cranston, Oaklawn Avenue – Fri-Sun
Class action lawsuit against Chewy filed in RI. Claim relates to autoship customers being charged a lower price for the item, but taxed on full price.
Over 170 cartel members arrested in New England by DEA – Sinaloa Cartel, largest operating in the area
Resigned Boston City Council member, Tania Anderson, sentenced to 1 month in prison on federal corruption charges.
PVD Fest this weekend.
Boston’s Mass & Cass neighbor residents and businesses try to get help with violence and drugs as the area removed before is back in full force again
2 Red Pandas born at RWP Zoo
Two young teens arrested for murder of Congressional intern in DC. To be tried as adults. Family has ties to RI and New England
Westport Rock Fest this weekend – supports A Wish Come True
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Kraft and Heinz will split
At Home will close 29 stores (2 in MA, RI store stays open)
Spirit Air has filed for bankruptcy again
What’s being called “The New Fentanyl” – Nitazene – is spreading in communities
There are 210 migrant hotels in the UK, with more than $2.7 Billion
California will now provide security for former VP Kamala Harris after US govt stopped covering her
Katrina disaster 20 years ago
Greta Thornberg sets sail with other boats for Gaza, meets with extreme weather and turns back, but later sets sail again
Ukrainian prominent politician killed – attacks by Russia intensify
Dept of Defense to return to its original name – (changing in ‘40s) – Dept. of War
Chicago mayor signs “executive order” vowing not to cooperate with ICE
Judge stops immediate deportation of 10 Guatemalan children with family asking for their return and US fears for their safety
Voice of America cuts over 500 jobs
Jerry Nadler not running next year – from New York
Lion electric school bus manufacturer has buses sitting idle in some states as they continue to break down and can’t be maintained. Company is located in Canada.
Japan wants to put a “guideline” out that residents should spend no more than 2 hours/day on phones
Earthquake in Afghanistan – 6.0
Stephen Colbert signed for $13.5 million with Netflix for 7-episode series.
Rudy Giuliani hurt in a car accident in New Hampshire, said to be recovering
New Mexico Gov. wants the National Guard to come into her state
Pope Leo calls the times a “pandemic of firearms”
Dictionary.com added a record 1,235 new entries
Gordon Ramsey discloses his skin cancer surgery and encourages people to wear sunscreen
CEO of Nestle, with the company for 40+ years, let go for having a romantic relationship with a direct subordinate
US deployed multiple warships, including guided‑missile destroyers, a cruiser, an amphibious assault ship, and a nuclear-powered submarine — involving over 4,500 personnel, including 2,200 Marines, to the Southern Caribbean / off the coast of Venezuela to dissuade drug cartels
Judge rules use of National Guard during LA immigration demonstrations were illegal
Training at the federal government’s primary law enforcement academies is paused for anyone not related to immigration enforcement, saying the change is necessary to meet the president’s “immediate priorities.”
One death at Burning Man, as yet unidentified. Also, one birth took place.
Cinderella’s Castle at Disney is being painted
Disney to pay $10M for security breach regarding children’s information
Google ordered to do a major change in how people use it to search, being said to be a monopoly
President says he may send troops to Chicago and Baltimore
Judge overruled District Judge decision on pulling back $16Billion to 5 nonprofits to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Japan’s new $70 million Maglev train barrels along at 310 mph
During the Labor Day holiday weekend (from 12 p.m. on September 29, 2025, to 6 a.m. on September 2, 2025), law enforcement across Rhode Island arrested 59 individuals for Driving Under the Influence. This figure represents the combined efforts of all 38 municipal police departments.
McDonald’s announces reduced prices for packaged meals such as burger, fries, and drink
Prostate cancer rates are elevated, but it may be because of new criteria that have been lowered
Russia is jamming signals in Europe and of NATO members
Palestinians told to leave northern Gaza
Vogue has named Chloe Malle as its new head of editorial content, taking over from Anna Wintour, who is stepping down after nearly four decades.
New holding jail for “worst of the worst” of deportees being used in Louisiana
Google gets ruling they do not have to sell Chrome or Android operation
Florida moving to end all vaccine mandates
A hot mic caught Xi of China and Putin of Russia discussing how to live forever.
15 dead and 17 injured in funicular derailment in Portugal
Paramount to buy Bari Weiss’ Free Press @ $200M, give her senior editorial role at CBS News
NIKE’s old slogan – “Just Do It!” will have added a campaign them, “Why Do It?”
US Dept. of Defense will now have a “secondary title” – US Dept. of War.
Jury says Cardi B is innocent of assault on a security guard
Chelsea Clinton says she will not run for Congress, and puts rumors of running for Nadler’s seat aside
Caitlin Clark out for rest of season because of groin injury
Mike Tyson, 58, will fight Floyd Mayweather, 48 – spring of 2026
Pres. Trump will return to the finals of the U.S. Open
Tom Brady will call the Giants vs. Commanders game on Fox
Hundreds of illegal immigrants – @450 arrested in a sprawling battery plant construction site in Georgia
Tesla offers Elon Musk a $1 Trillion Dollar pay package
Employment report out for August – added 22,000 jobs – less than expected. May spur on a rate decrease.
Aluminum tariffs have resulted in a SURGE of aluminum productivity for American workers in a South Carolina facility
Autopen memo found in the Library of Congress said Pres. Biden outsourced pardons and other actions to VP Harris. The VP didn’t have authority to sign pardons
ICE conducting immigration surge in Boston area
Some members of RFK Jr.’s family are now calling on him to resign
CBS News says it would no longer allow editing of its guests’ words on Face the Nation
UFC cage match planned for all over DC – Washington Monument, Oval Office, men’s, women’s, etc.
Claire’s will close 230 stores in US – there are 2 in RI, one in Warwick and 1 in PPMall – both said to remain open
Courts rule protections for people granted right to be in US from Venezuela and Haiti
Apple’s Sept. 9th launch will include: iPhone Air, new watches, and heart rate-tracking AirPods
Given Abrego Garcia is publicly expressing concern about countries to be deported to, the small country of Eswatini is now being considered
Enhanced military efforts in Caribbean to intercept drug action/shipments to US
RFK Jr. may link Tylenol with cases of autism in upcoming address
Two teenagers are facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a UMass Amherst student who was interning for a member of Congress in Washington, D.C.
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PASSINGS
Giorgio Armani, 94, fashion designer
Charles Bierbauer, 83, former CNN correspondent
Sharon Chuter, 38, Founder of Uoma Beauty and the Pull Up for Change Initiative
Duchess of Kent, 92, wife of the cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth and best known for her long association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament
Graham Greene, 73, actor
Mark Knoller, former CBS White House correspondent
Maurice Tempelsman, 95, companion to Jackie Onassis in her last decade
Lloyd Young, 57, Boston Globe photographer