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Carlos R Munoz

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I’m a reporter at the Boston Globe in Rhode Island. Reach out at carlos.munoz@globe.com. ☀️ Env Science undergrad @uarizona.bsky.social CALES.

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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Using South Africa’s radio telescope array, an international team successfully detected variable bursts coming from Beta Pictoris b.
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Scientists have detected radio signals from a planet beyond our Solar System | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Discovery marks the first time a radio signal has been confirmed as coming from a single planet rather than an entire system.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Five minutes changed her life. Now Tina Guenette working to change how Rhode Islanders see people with disabilities. -- Ocean State Q&A by @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/m...
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Five minutes changed her life. Now Tina Guenette working to change how Rhode Islanders see people with disabilities. - The Boston Globe
Tina Guenette founded RAMP to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Rhode Island.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Windy radar app shows a classic nor'easter with an eye offshore from New England. Buoys show sustained winds up to 36 mph south of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. Likely onshore surge with high tides. The @bostonglobe.com is tracking the storm. www.bostonglobe.com/metro/weather/
Image of a nor'easter offshore from Southern New England, where it could cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Jason Eaton was found guilty Monday of three counts of attempted second-degree murder in the shootings of three Palestinian students in November 2023. Each count carries a potential life sentence.
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Jury finds Vermont man guilty of attempted murder in 2023 shootings of three Palestinian students - The Boston Globe
After a weeklong trial, the jury took barely two hours to reach a verdict.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Once a RIPTA bus driver, @universityofri.bsky.social professor Scott Molloy created a collection so significant that part of it is in the Smithsonian.
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‘A pivotal voice for Rhode Island’s workers’: URI professor and former transit union president preserves labor history - The Boston Globe
Scott Molloy amassed everything from photographs to buttons to books, creating one a collection so significant that part of it is in the Smithsonian.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Marvins Antoine, who was a running back for the UMass Dartmouth football team, was declared dead at Rhode Island Hospital early Saturday morning after suffering multiple stab wounds to the chest, according to Kristy DosReis, a spokesperson for the Providence Police Department.
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One UMass Dartmouth football player dead, another injured in Providence stabbing - The Boston Globe
The current suspect, who is being charged with murder, is also a student at UMass Dartmouth, according to police.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
At a Rhode Map Live event on Thursday discussing the impact of AI on Rhode Island’s workforce, former US Representative James Langevin was candid when Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan asked how he thought Congress would respond.
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As AI develops, R.I. experts say the risks can’t be ignored - The Boston Globe
“There has to be a willingness to embrace AI responsibly, and I find that’s significantly lacking,” said AI expert Monsurat Ottun.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“It’s clear that Rep. [David] Morales and I have very big policy differences, not the least of which is an ordinance on the ballot this November,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said, referencing a ballot question aimed at divesting city assets from Israel.
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Providence mayor has ‘no regrets’ about his losing campaign, but he won’t endorse the Democratic nominee - The Boston Globe
Brett Smiley reflects on the race against David Morales, which he believes came down to differences about rent control and cost of living.
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ecoRI News @ecorinews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Message from our publisher on the eve of ecoRI News' 17th birthday. "I could not have foreseen how, in building this newsroom, we also unintentionally built an incredible community of people I otherwise may not have met as a civilian." bit.ly/4Aimhi0
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Replay of Air Traffic Control radio on the tragic morning of Sep 11th, 2001. Audio will begin at 2:00pm ET. I’m listening to "9/11 Tribute - Air Traffic Control Radio" using the Scanner Radio app. You can listen to it by going to scannerradio.app/scanner-9-11...
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9/11 Tribute - Air Traffic Control Radio Scanner | Listen Live | Scanner Radio
Listen live to 9/11 Tribute - Air Traffic Control Radio, a Public Safety scanner in New York City, New York. Free real-time police, fire and EMS audio on Scanner Radio for iOS and Android via ScannerR...
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
McClatchy, whose titles include The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee, executed its most severe layoffs in years on Thursday, cutting newsroom staff at some papers by upwards of 40%. www.poynter.org/business-wor...
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McClatchy cuts more than 90 staff in its most severe layoffs in years - Poynter
At least 13 papers — including The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee and The Kansas City Star — lost reporters
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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
WATCH: In between gallons of coffee, Dan McGowan and I chat about what happened in Providence last night www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCQ...
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Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado and Dan McGowan discuss David Morales' victory in Providence
YouTube video by Globe Rhode Island
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Pawtucket Democratic primary winner Adam Greenman addresses supporters at Mavens Delicatessen. He is projected to defeat Mayor Donald Grebien, who has served for 16 years.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has lost re-election in Rhode Island, falling to former CVS senior executive Helene Foulkes. It is the first time in 30 years, a state governor has lost in a primary, the AP reports.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
BOOM: Voter turnout in Providence has *already* passed the 2022 total turnout as of 5pm, with three hours of voting still to go 21,950 in 2022 (final) 22,327 in 2026 as of 5pm What everyone wants to know: what does that mean for the Smiley-Morales mayoral primary?
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Omar Mohammed @shurufu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“I sell equipment to Canada and now I don’t how much that’s going to cost,” said Michael Keneally, co-owner of Massachusetts-based Accutech Packaging.
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Trump tariffs reignite trade tensions, unsettling Massachusetts manufacturers - The Boston Globe
As the US-Canada trade war widens, local businesses say the uncertainty could stifle their ability to make long-term investments.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Block Communications is exploring a possible sale of The Toledo Blade’s assets and says the newspaper will publish its final print and digital edition Dec. 31 if those efforts fail, according to an email to employees obtained by WTOL 11.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Cabo Verde communities across New England are mourning a tragedy on Fogo Island.
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At least 25 people dead in a bus crash in Cape Verde's Fogo Island, officials and media say
At least 25 people, mostly teenagers, have died in a traffic accident in Cape Verde, according to local media and officials.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🎠 🌊 Maintaining carousels is costly, and while they’re found in amusement parks across the country, many were built in seaside locations, leaving them vulnerable to storms and sea level rise due to climate change.
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Classic carousels still operate in R.I., but high costs and climate change may mean end of an era - The Boston Globe
People have been thrilled by carousel rides for generations, but they weren’t built to last indefinitely, and Rhode Island's carousels have an uncertain future.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Bally's announces changes, as CFO resigns.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌻 Our warm summer gave us above-average temperatures all season long. But the rainfall was even more dramatic. Dave Epstein discusses why, all weather is indeed local.
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New England’s seasons are forever telling us that, yes, all weather is indeed local - The Boston Globe
Dry or wet, very hot or just a typical summer, your weather perspective is unique depending on where you live.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Globe Editorial Board endorses Helena Foulkes in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary over incumbent Daniel McKee. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/01/o...
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Rhode Island deserves a new governor - The Boston Globe
The Globe endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary over incumbent Daniel McKee.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I just like the Zelda-quest style characters.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
MapQuest has people "questing" again. creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st...
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It's 2026, and MapQuest is going viral — for letting users rename Lake Ontario whatever they want
The company no one thought was still around is back, baby — and it's going viral for its latest tool.
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Amanda Milkovits @amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Waterfire honoring Dolly Parton in tonight‘s music selection. 
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I always enjoyed Dolly Parton's Christmas specials with Kenny Rogers.
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Dolly Parton, country music legend, has died - The Boston Globe
Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer and songwriter whose hits included “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” has died, her nephew announced in a video posted to Parton’s official social media account.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The high cost of fuel comes as farmers across Massachusetts are already going through hard times. Drought conditions have stifled plant growth. Tariffs and pandemic-era inflation have contributed to a rise in the cost of seeds and fertilizer. | @shurufu.bsky.social
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Massachusetts small farms fight to stay afloat amid skyrocketing fuel prices - The Boston Globe
The US-Iran conflict has caused a rise in gas prices, adding more costs to what is an already challenging environment for farmers.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Rhode Island has become the first New England state to officially sanction girls’ flag football, a fast-growing sport that could eventually offer players a path to college scholarships.
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Girls’ flag football touches down in Rhode Island - The Boston Globe
The Ocean State is the first in New England to officially sanction the high school sport, with at least 16 varsity teams competing for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League championship next spring.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Parked across from the Narragansett Town Beach. Waiting until 5 pm when they stop charging for beach access and will head to the free concert with Maroon 5!
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Stars and Stripes, a U.S. military newspaper, has fired its editor “for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a red line."
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Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview
The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him as well as its publisher and a reporter.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Here are Rhode Island's top-ranked public school's, according to US News.
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Five Rhode Island high schools ranked among nation’s best by US News - The Boston Globe
Classical High School in Providence is the highest ranking Rhode Island school in the annual assessment of public high schools.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
While Woonsocket police praise the usefulness of Flock, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has called for a review of its usage standards.
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One R.I. city touts usefulness of Flock camera system in recent arrest, as Governor McKee calls for a review - The Boston Globe
The ACLU of Rhode Island, citing the lack of regulation of the technology, said it will continue to call on cities and towns to cancel their Flock contracts, to safeguard the privacy of Rhode Islander...
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and the south-facing beaches of Rhode Island can respond very differently to the same weather pattern or storm depending on the direction of the wind and swell.
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NWS warns of deadly rip currents as experts offer tips on spotting and surviving this summer threat - The Boston Globe
At least two people have died from rip currents in New England this summer, including a father who rescued his children.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
This little guy is making a fuss.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A storm system responsible for flooding in western Mass and eastern Connecticut could impact Rhode Island.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The partial solar eclipse over Rhode Island.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hope you kept those stylish solar glasses. There's partial eclipse coming. Even if you didn't, just find a tree, and look down. The eclipse will cast crescent shadows between the light. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/10/m...
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How to watch this month’s ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse and partial solar eclipse - The Boston Globe
Two fascinating celestial happenings will grace the skies, starting this week with a partial solar eclipse.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
While mobile phones and the internet are now the primary forms of communication, the Amateur Radio Relay League remains a backstop for emergency communications.
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A R.I. ham radio group built its station in 1926. How can it still play a key role in emergencies 100 years later? - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency still works closely with the state’s community of amateur ham radio operators.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
My first newspaper job was at the Glens Falls Post-Star and I'm glad to hear the local weekly, The Chronicle, is still going strong there ... Here’s a Man-Bites-Dog Story: A Newspaper That’s Doing Well www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/b...
nytimes.com
How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers
In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A thunderstorm with strong winds and potential hail is moving east through Rhode Island.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
When Glocester renewed its Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera system in 2023, the agenda item only took minutes to approve.
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Glocester, R.I., ends Flock license plate camera program - The Boston Globe
The town council voted 4-1 despite the police chief citing 50 “successful outcomes” and one councilor calling it an “invaluable tool”
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Here are the details for the partial eclipse — and by partial, I mean sliver — that will happen Aug. 12.
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Aug 12, 2026 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Rhode Island, United States
Upcoming eclipse visible in Rhode Island – where can you see it, what time does it happen, and which 4 towns and cities have the best cloud and weather forecasts?
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A Flock Safety rep defends license plate readers against a Town Council more interested in preserving civil rights “I’d rather protect 100 people than solve one crime at this point,” said Councilmember Patricia Alley. “Maybe things will change, but not now.”
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A Flock Safety rep defends license plate readers against a Town Council more interested in preserving civil rights
“I’d rather protect 100 people than solve one crime at this point,” said Councilmember Patricia Alley. “Maybe things will change, but not now.”
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
According to Deputy Police Chief Adam Remick, the Woonsocket Police Department was contacted about a possible human body floating face down in the Blackstone River near the South Main Street Bridge.
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Body pulled from Blackstone River near Woonsocket, R.I. - The Boston Globe
Cumberland’s water rescue team assisted the Woonsocket firefighters as they worked to remove the body from the water.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Cancellation of Flock System in Narragansett could cost the town $12,000 in fees for 2027.
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Narragansett council votes to end Flock surveillance camera program - The Boston Globe
The town council voted unanimously to end the program early.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Reuters reports that the US inventory of long-range precision missiles and nearly half of its Tomahawk cruise missiles globally have been used.
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EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The storm band between Westerly and Woonsocket is dumping a couple inches of rain this afternoon. Drive safely.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
For Providence film buffs hoping to see the Odyssey in 70 millimeters, Providence IMAX added new dates at the end of August. Check now for better seating. 
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Recent rainfall is helping to pull Rhode Island out of a drought but we are still moderate in eastern state and abnormal in the western half.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Summer gear.
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