AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChappaquiddick Ferry Fight: A new round of debate over who should run the Chappaquiddick Ferry is getting pushback from residents who say the issue isn’t “elites” or comfort—it’s reliable access to doctors and daily life, with supporters pointing to the current operator’s long record of getting people to care. Faith in Public Life: Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, Trump’s “Rededicate 250” prayer event is set for Sunday on the National Mall, drawing both high-profile religious participation and criticism over a narrow vision of faith in politics. Local Sports & Community: Blackstone Valley’s boys hockey co-op is staying intact for three more years after parents pushed back on a possible split; Portland’s Hearts of Pine held on to win the USL Cup match 2-1; and Barrington High celebrated a top statewide weekly attendance win. Health & Science: Rhode Island’s FDA inspection counts show multiple “No Action Indicated” results in Providence County, while a new study says hidden ocean “brake zones” can reliably stop earthquakes. Festival Season: Newport’s Oyster and Chowder Festival kicked off at Bowen’s Wharf, running through May 17.
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