Providence’s presumptive incoming mayor and city council president say it’s time to take the cameras down, citing data privacy concerns. But police say the technology has been vital. trib.al/F0NZLmW

From @DanMcGowan: Companies make business decisions, and Boston offers real advantages, but Pawtucket and Rhode Island don’t deserve to be treated like a sophomoric punchline. Rhode Island deserves better. trib.al/wTFrhne

A Warwick firefighter on Monday was charged with video voyeurism, a felony, for allegedly using his cellphone to secretly record himself having sex with a woman, according to court records. trib.al/p3Rxn0N

Rhode Map: Providence schools Superintendent Javier Montañez has hired a private lawyer to negotiate an exit agreement with the School Board, the latest sign of a sweeping leadership exodus in a school system that just returned to local control. trib.al/aNCw5ha

In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs. trib.al/pXzuhKa

The mostly sunny skies will continue for just about the entire week, though we’ll see temperature swings each day, changing from frosty starts and crisp afternoons to another trip near 70 degrees by Friday. trib.al/I2DUd2K

Ocean State Q&A: Changes are coming to Medicaid that could put some Rhode Islanders’ health coverage at risk. Nine Brown University School of Public Health students are preparing to help local Medicaid recipients navigate those changes. trib.al/kxlci6M

Tens of thousands of monitors are expected to deploy to the polls for the midterm election, as both the left and the right voice concerns about interference from their opponents. trib.al/yWUwQBJ

In Rhode Map: One of Dan McKee’s most enduring legacies as governor may be the mark he has left on Rhode Island’s judiciary, with appointments at every level of the court system that will shape the state’s legal landscape long after he leaves office. trib.al/FQI58uj

The recent accusations against the late Catholic bishop of Providence recall an earlier scandal in Vermont. trib.al/o0ZiBvL

Areas like Norwood, Worcester, Springfield, Pittsfield, Providence, and even Manchester, N.H., have recorded top 5 blustery starts to meteorological fall (September-November) so far, according to the data. trib.al/L8RUxdG

Commentary: Projects that reduce flood risks can help communities better manage stormwater and protect people and property. And investments in watershed restoration can benefit both freshwater resources and Narragansett Bay. trib.al/JCKJeog

Venture outside the I-495 belt and a bounty of richness awaits. This little sampler barely scratches the surface, but here’s a state-by-state list of a handful of options worth the mileage. trib.al/yJvwdND

The family of Jacklyn and Miguel “Mike” Bezos provided $137 million to more than triple the size of the North Kingstown plant, and provide food to prevent malnutrition around the world. trib.al/vV9UmVN

In Rhode Map: With the cost of housing figuring prominently in the governor's race and the Providence mayoral race, a new report from HousingWorks RI shows the annual income Rhode Island households need to earn to affordably buy a home. trib.al/AVNBqFV

From singing along with Dwayne Johnson’s Maui to hitting the green with Bill Murray and friends, this weekend is packed with star-studded movies and TV shows. Here are five new titles to watch on streaming. trib.al/BiqWUOF

The former Rialto Theatre began as a church nearly 200 years ago, before moving into show business and eventually falling into disrepair. trib.al/NbYwukI

“Arts is infrastructure, and the infrastructure of the arts creates a huge economic benefit to cities,” Everett Abitbol said. “Cities that invest in creative and cultural production get it back tenfold.” trib.al/4499cC6

After years of competing pitches and abandoned plans, Rhode Island is finally slated to get its first location of the warehouse giant Costco. 🗞️: trib.al/lKedwuy

The interception came after the man stopped his car after noticing other cars trailing him and attempting to walk his children home. The agents appear uncertain about what to do with the children. trib.al/i7w6NEf