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Omnicare, a Rhode Island pharmacy company under CVS Health, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a $949 million civil judgment for fraud. Despite the bankruptcy, the company assures that patients will continue to receive pharmacy services during the restructuring process.
Activist Nicole Jellinek announced her candidacy for the House District 67 seat on Oct. 8, two days after her husband, state Rep. Jason Knight, launched his campaign for attorney general. Jellinek filed her initial paperwork with the Board of Elections and plans to share more details about her campaign next week.
A freeze watch is in effect for Southern New England from Thursday night until Friday morning, with temperatures potentially dropping to 29 degrees. The National Weather Service warns that frost and freeze conditions may damage crops and sensitive vegetation. Gardeners are advised to take precautions to protect their plants before the cold sets in.
Nineteen organizations in Rhode Island received recognition as Top Workplaces for 2025 after employee surveys. Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, highlighted the awards as a celebration of a people-first workplace experience. The rankings include companies from various sectors, emphasizing the importance of employee satisfaction.
A movement to save the Conjuring House, set for auction on Halloween, is gaining momentum through a GoFundMe campaign. Andrea Perron, who experienced paranormal activity in the house as a teenager, leads the effort to preserve the site, which inspired the 2013 film "The Conjuring."
Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Oct. 7 over Jeffrey Epstein's connections to President Trump. Whitehouse questioned whether the FBI found photographs of Trump with young women in Epstein's possessions.
Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. dropped 4.3% in 2024, yet Rhode Island reported no change, maintaining 12 deaths. AAA Northeast highlighted these figures, citing preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Researchers at the Atlantic Shark Institute seek to recover a satellite tag that detached from a young great white shark named Pedro off Rhode Island. The tag, which provides critical data about Pedro's movements and environmental conditions, is being offered with a $250 reward for its return. The shark's movements suggest he may head south for the winter, potentially washing up on a New Jersey beach.
Rhode Island's favorite Halloween candy isn't chocolate, according to Instacart's sales data. The grocery delivery service found that residents prefer sweet and sour options in October 2024.
The Providence Journal invites the public to an open house at its headquarters on October 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Attendees can meet staff members, ask questions, and provide feedback on the newspaper's coverage. Registration is free and helps organizers prepare for refreshments.