Today’s Top Stories: Proposed R.I. solar farms endangering rural forests, environmentalists say; With an eye on her legacy, Raimondo pursues a robust agenda; Sports columnist Bill Reynolds says new book details Trump s out-of-bounds behavior

[View email with images]( [Providence Journal]( Proposed R.I. solar farms endangering rural forests, environmentalists say The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is working with state legislators on a bill that aims to put in place the beginnings of a strategy to preserve and manage woodlands in Rhode Island, much like what the state has already done to protect farmland. [READ MORE]( Political Scene: With an eye on her legacy, Raimondo pursues a robust agenda In an interview last week, the governor says she plans, in her final term, to be more "hands-on" improving K-12 education once the new state education commissioner starts work. [READ MORE]( $400 fee to gain R.I. public records is upheld by judge A Superior Court judge has let stand a decision by the state Board of Elections to charge a nonprofit good-government group more than $400 for a public records request in late 2017. [READ MORE]( Dignitaries paint a flattering portrait of Cicilline David N. Cicilline listened as speaker after speaker touted his achievements as mayor and credited him with "turning the page" from darkness and corruption in Providence City Hall to diversity, inclusivity, transparency and fiscal responsibility. [READ MORE]( Tiverton close to $1 million jackpot in casino revenue "The casino is doing well and certainly meeting expectations," Paul Grimaldi, public information officer for the state Department of Revenue, said. [READ MORE]( Bill Reynolds: New book details Trump's out-of-bounds behavior OK, here s the deal. Donald Trump loves golf. It s on the jacket of this new book that says he loves to play it, buy it, operate it. Amazon.com describes him this way: "He owns 14 courses around the world and runs another five, all of which he insists are the best on the planet. He also claims he s a 3-handicap, almost never loses, and has won an astonishing 18 club championships. How much of all that is true? Almost none of it. [READ MORE]( Editorial: We wish you a happy Tax Day Chris Rock may have put it best: "You don t pay taxes," the caustic comedian observed. "They take taxes." That s a sentiment that many Americans will relate to today. [READ MORE]( Celtics 84, Pacers 74: Irving, Morris lead Boston past Indiana in Game 1 They were a confounding team during the regular season, bouncing back and forth between bad and good stretches on a number of occasions. It was only fitting that the Celtics opened the playoffs by following that familiar pattern in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon. [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 Providence Journal. Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain St Providence, RI 02902 © 2019 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.