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NEWPORT, R.I. — The principal of Rogers High Schoo NEWPORT, R.I. — The principal of Rogers High School has been placed on leave for the remainder of the school year following an independent investigation into a locker room assault involving a special-needs student. The investigation, led by Col. Steven G. O’Donnell at the request of the Newport School Committee, examined the Oct. 17, 2025 incident inside the boys’ football locker room. The episode was recorded and later released publicly on Nov. 21, sparking community concern. While the full report has not been released due to federal student privacy laws under FERPA, the executive summary outlines what it calls “serious systemic failures” at the school. According to the report, warning signs existed before the video became public but were not escalated appropriately. Investigators cited breakdowns in supervision, inconsistent discipline, poor communication between teachers and administrators and fractured trust within the building. The report describes a “very large cultural gap” between staff and administrators, saying misunderstandings about roles and responsibilities contributed to delayed responses and inconsistent accountability. O’Donnell concluded that cultural issues at Rogers High developed over time and were often ignored or addressed through what he described as “the path of least resistance.” The report includes 27 recommendations, including restructuring the high school’s administration, strengthening locker room supervision policies, improving real-time communication, revising disciplinary procedures, enhancing hazing and bullying prevention training and establishing active threat assessment and crisis response teams. On Feb. 10, the Newport School Committee voted 7-0 to request a comprehensive review of district safety plans, crisis teams and discipline data, with findings expected later this month. School Committee Chairman James Dring said student safety remains the district’s top priority and that officials will begin implementing recommendations as appropriate. The investigation concluded the Oct. 17 incident exposed long-standing institutional weaknesses that must now be addressed. Comment “Report” for the full report #newportri
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Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the coun Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but a new study suggests it delivers the biggest romantic payoff. The Ocean State has been named the most romantic vacation destination in the United States, according to a new analysis from The Resorts Collection, shared with Travel + Leisure. Rather than relying on marketing campaigns or curated travel lists, the study examined how travelers actually describe their experiences. Researchers analyzed millions of reviews on Tripadvisor, tracking how often the word “romantic” appeared across hotels, restaurants, landmarks, parks, and nature attractions. Rhode Island stood out across every category. Travelers referenced romance 173 times per 100,000 hotel reviews and logged more than 1,100 romance-related mentions per 100,000 restaurant reviews. The state also posted strong numbers for landmarks and outdoor attractions, helping it finish well above the national average. Overall, romance-related mentions for Rhode Island hotels were more than 50% higher than the U.S. average, while its parks and nature attractions exceeded the national benchmark by more than 93%. “Couples are usually looking for places that feel special, where they can slow down and enjoy quality time together,” said Florian Pauly, co-founder of The Resorts Collection. He noted the study is rooted in how travelers describe real experiences, rather than how destinations market themselves. Visitors frequently point to the historic mansions and waterfront scenery of Newport, the state’s iconic lighthouses, sandy beaches, and the dining scene in Providence as reasons for Rhode Island’s strong romantic reputation. Beyond Rhode Island, Texas ranked second overall, followed by Washington, New York, and Ohio. At the opposite end of the list was Montana, which recorded the fewest romance-related mentions nationwide. For Rhode Island, the findings confirm what many travelers already know: romance comes down to atmosphere, not size. 📸 @dominicana401 #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
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