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The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 08/19/2026 > squid-spill-ri

Truckload of squid spills into the street in Rhode Island, creating a smelly mess in the summer heat

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (327+ words) A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat. Local authorities have dubbed it the “Squidpocalypse of ’26.” It was a…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 10/22/2025 > providence-santa-rosa-memorial-hospital-pediatric-unit

Providence to close inpatient pediatric unit at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1299+ words) The operator of Santa Rosa’s longest-serving hospital is closing its inpatient pediatric unit, leaving local families with fewer options in the region for cases where children require non-emergency overnight care. Providence informed impacted nurses at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital of…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 12/19/2025 > providence-announces-march-closure-date-for-santa-rosa-memorial-hospital-pediatric-unit

Providence announces March closure date for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital pediatric unit

8+ mon, 1+ day ago   (628+ words) Providence will shutter the inpatient pediatric unit at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in late March, the health care provider announced Thursday, putting a date on closure that has drawn sharp criticism from local medical providers as the hospital giant seeks…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 04/16/2026 > providence-announces-closure-of-sacks-thrift-store-in-petaluma

'A critical part of the community': Petaluma thrift store to close after 39 years

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (522+ words) Sacks Hospice Thrift Shoppe, a thrift store in Petaluma known for selling affordable housewares, furniture, clothing and other items for nearly four decades, is closing its doors next month due to “significant capital improvements” needed on the building, according to…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 04/13/2026 > providence-reaches-deal-with-nonprofit-to-transfer-napas-queen-of-the-valley-hospital

Providence reaches deal with nonprofit to transfer Napa’s Queen of the Valley hospital

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (349+ words) Hospital giant Providence has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of Napa’s Queen of the Valley Medical Center to Solano County-based NorthBay Health, the parties announced Thursday, April 9. Terms of the deal have not been made public. The announcement came…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 12/09/2025 > sonoma-county-pediatric-ward-closure

Sonoma County health care panel criticizes county over inaction on Providence plan to close pediatrics ward

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1013+ words) A Sonoma County pediatrics advisory panel has levied its strongest criticism to date of Providence’s recent decision to close the inpatient pediatric ward at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Michael Perry, a member of the advisory panel, said he was frustrated…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > 11/04/2025 > providence-home-health-venture-launches-in-california-includes-north-bay

Providence home health venture launches in California, includes North Bay

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (417+ words) Providence and home-health care provider Compassus have finalized plans to provide home health, hospice, palliative care and personal home care services to multiple California regions, including Sonoma and Napa counties. California becomes the second of the three-phase joint venture. The…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat.com > article > news > frank-caprio-dead

Rhode Island judge whose empathy in court earned him fame online dies at 88

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (733+ words) Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he "passed away peacefully" after “a long…...