PFAS Water Scare in Tiverton: A Providence Journal test found PFAS in a private well in Tiverton at more than 20 times Rhode Island’s safety limit, raising fears about how long contamination may have gone unnoticed in homes relying on untreated water. Surveillance Backlash in RI: Flock Safety is tightening its license-plate reader rules nationwide, including shorter data retention and added limits on sharing, as more towns and cities question privacy and data governance. Democratic Primary Pressure on McKee: Gov. Dan McKee heads into the Sept. 9 Democratic primary without party backing, trailing Helena Foulkes amid voter dissatisfaction on roads, bridges, cost of living, and the economy. Right to Repair Push: Rhode Island lawmakers are still working on right-to-repair bills covering categories like wheelchairs and farm equipment, as more states pass broader “fix what you own” laws. Local Business Recovery: Pat’s Pastured in Rhode Island is back at the farmers market after a fire destroyed a refrigerated delivery truck and about $150,000 in inventory, with community donations helping it rebuild. Blue Economy Boost: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort in Providence to support undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy. Community Calendar: The Washington County Fair is underway in Richmond through Sunday night.