Daily Briefing: Behind the battle for and against a Constitutional Convention

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If they haven't already there's a chance a candidate will show up at your door looking for a vote. Soon the commercials will flood the airwaves during your favorite television shows. And we're not even talking about the presidential race. Among the more hotly debated topics this season is ballot Question 1 regarding the approval of a Constitutional Convention. The Journal's Katherine Gregg goes behind the scenes of the battle between those for and against the question to examine the hopes, fears and money going into the campaign. [Rhode Island Constitutional Convention Chairman Keven McKenna, right, is applauded by Secretary of State Kathleen Connell, Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fay, House Speaker Mathew Smith and Lt. Gov. Richard Licht in 1987.] Rhode Island Constitutional Convention Chairman Keven McKenna, right, is applauded by Secretary of State Kathleen Connell, Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Fay, House Speaker Matthew Smith and Lt. Gov. Richard Licht in 1987. Andrew Dickerman/The Providence Journal, file [Take a look at the battle happening ahead of Election Day.]( • First there was a documentary. Now the story of the story of Providence Place's secret apartment has received the musical treatment, running through Sept. 29 at AS220. [The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwaite has the details on the play and the writers' experience.]( • If you where thinking of making a trip to Newport now that the crowds are thinning a little we've got some help as we continue our Dining Guide series. [The Journal's Antonia Farzan takes readers into her hometown with the secrets on where to dine and find the best deals.]( I know I've already got a couple on my list to try. • If you where hoping to root for the Red Sox in the upcoming MLB playoffs, it's not looking too good. Maybe you thought throwing your support behind former Rhode Islander Rocco Baldelli would be your backup plan – that's also looking rough. The two teams just wrapped up a series at Fenway Park and The Journal's Bill Koch was on hand as the season appears toward a disappointing finish. But don't fret, [Bill has some ideas on who you can root for with Ocean State ties.]( • Kids are back in school and it's time to recognize their achievements. Three high schoolers have been nominated for the first Student of the Week honor and you can help decide. [Voting is open until noon on Thursday.]( More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 🎓 College applications are stressful. [Here's how more companies are helping.]( 🌠'How did we get here?' [NASA hopes 'artificial star' can teach us more about the universe]( 🍒 [Where to pick wild cranberries]( on Cape Cod: A tart adventure RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. 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