Today s Top Stories: R.I. s new paid sick-leave law is a headache for some; Hummel Report roundup of 5 investigations at mid-year; Alan Rosenberg: When readers want to escape the news ...

[View email with images]( [The Providence Journal]( R.I. General Assembly grinds to conclusion of 2018 legislative session PROVIDENCE — The 2018 legislative session that began on a wintry day in January ended just before midnight on Saturday after a daylong flurry of votes on scores of bills still in play right up until the very last moment. [READ MORE]( R.I. lawmakers adjourn: Here's where major bills ended up A roster of what passed and what perished among the substantial and controversial bills considered by the General Assembly this year. [READ MORE]( New paid sick-leave law a headache for some R.I. businesses Jane Bitto has a lot on her mind as summer gets into full swing. As co-owner of Evelyn s Drive-In, a landmark clam shack in Tiverton, she has a lot to think about: staffing, maintaining equipment, keeping customers happy and, of course, the food. [READ MORE]( Mark Patinkin: Warwick dad deployed at home while mom flies missions in Iraq It s common enough to read about National Guard soldiers who leave for deployments, but there s a part of the story often overlooked: those who stand the post at home. [READ MORE]( Hummel Report roundup: What's happening in 5 investigations As we near the midway point of 2018, The Hummel Report has new information on five investigations dating to last fall. In several cases they are developments that have directly resulted from our stories published in The Providence Sunday Journal. [READ MORE]( Refugees celebrate being in Rhode Island PROVIDENCE - They came here from Somali and Syria, Burundi and Gambia, Rwanda and Iraq. Each family has its own story of flight, from civil war, poverty, domestic violence or imprisonment. But they have at least one thing in common: the desire for a new beginning. [READ MORE]( Alan Rosenberg: When readers want to escape the news Should our website keep important stories in prominent positions if no one is reading them? On any given day, you ll find all sorts of serious journalism on providencejournal.com. But sometimes the stories attracting the most interest are lighter and more weighted toward entertainment. And the way we balance that is different on the web than it is in print. [READ MORE]( Editorial: The value of newspapers It s no secret that newspapers face enormous challenges these days, as they strive to deliver the information Americans need to govern themselves as free people. [READ MORE]( Mariners 7, Red Sox 2: Leake spins a gem, snaps Seattle skid There was no substantive offensive response forthcoming from the Red Sox on this Saturday night. [READ MORE]( Red Sox Journal: Bogaerts out with sore finger BOSTON - Xander Bogaerts still has a sore finger from Friday night and wasn t in the starting lineup on Saturday night. Boston recalled Tsu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket and not only did Alex Cora put him in the lineup at shortstop, he had him bat... [READ MORE]( Photos: Rappelling for readers About 30 people earned a chance to rappel on the side of a Providence building by donating a minimum of $1,000 to a fundraiser for Providence libraries. [READ MORE]( Review: 'Mamma Mia!' brings ABBA energy to Theatre By The Sea After a spotty rendition of "Ain t Misbehavin " to open its season, Theatre By The Sea has moved on to the musical that will not die, "Mamma Mia!" And it s a big step up. [READ MORE]( [providencejournal.com]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( Connect with Us! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [WWW.PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM]( You are receiving this communication as a member of the The Providence Journal. The Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Providence Journal 75 Fountain St Providence, RI 02902 © 2018 The Providence Journal. All rights reserved.