Rhode Island News Roundup | Providence News

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

Governor Dan McKee has paused new license plate reader installations amid privacy debates, while polling shows Helena Foulkes leading in the upcoming primary. Local tragedies include deaths from a nail salon fall and a dog attack, alongside new laws letting some drivers skip front plates. In court, Lindsay Clancy’s family testifies in her murder trial, and a missing Pawtucket man is found. Meanwhile, the Potter League waives adoption fees for adult pets this weekend — giving them a second chance at forever homes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…