URI mulls replacing 1950s murals; Minke whale washes ashore at Scarborough

DAILY NEWSLETTER [Providence Journal]( 7 Sep, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( Today's Top Stories: [URI might preserve '50s murals from student union]( After a story appeared online about the University of Rhode Island removing 1950s murals from its Memorial Union as part of a renovation plan, university officials heard from the artist's family, and the plans may be changing. ['Distressed' communities cry foul over governor's reduced aid plan]( PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island's cities and towns are disputing the legality of a 50% cut by the Raimondo administration in a $12.4-million aid program for "distressed" communities, including "some with the highest COVID-19 case rates in the state." The administration put city and town leaders on notice that it was likely to go ahead with the cut that Gov. [Political Scene: A cautionary tale about Rhode Island's elections]( PROVIDENCE - As headlines go, this one reaching back 64 years into Rhode Island's political history is an eye-grabber:"Elections can be stolen in the United States. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Young minke whale washes up on Scarborough State Beach]( NARRAGANSETT - The body of a young minke whale that washed up on Scarborough State Beach with the high tide Sunday at about 11 a.m. was to be buried Monday morning. [Home but not alone: A coronavirus diary]( The literary landscape has certainly changed since Vanessa Lillie published her first novel. [Subscribe to The Providence Journal]( [ANOTHER DOWNER: Red Sox hit four home runs but still lose to the Blue Jays, 10-8]( Don't be confused by the final score. Yes, the Boston Red Sox lost by two runs. No, the game wasn't really that close. [Patriots' Rivers taking nothing for granted]( On Sunday, the Patriots held their first practice of the 2020 regular season. And Finally... [Polling places: R.I. statewide primary is Tuesday]( Rhode Island's statewide primary will be held on Tuesday, and while the majority of voters are expected to vote by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic, in-person voting will be open at polling places around the state. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( 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 Or Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 © 2020 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.