Rhode Island Primary Race and Local Updates | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island’s political race heats up as Helena Foulkes pulls ahead in polls over Governor Dan McKee, who’s also pausing new Flock camera installations amid a state review. Meanwhile, Lindsay Clancy’s trial continues with emotional family testimony, while a new law lets some drivers skip front license plates. Tragically, two women lost their lives—one after a nail salon fall, another after a dog attack. But there’s hope: the Potter League is waiving adoption fees for pets this weekend, the National Guard breaks ground on a bigger Quonset Point facility, and the Elisha Project equips hundreds…