Ban Balloons, State Rep Says

Ban Balloons, State Rep Says

A bill before the Massachusetts Legislature would ban selling or releasing a balloon, on pain of a $100 fine.

Balloon opponents say they harm the environment and wildlife. Supporters say they're fun.

City Councilor Supports Vandalism of Columbus Statue in Providence
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City Councilor Supports Vandalism of Columbus Statue in Providence

Matthew McDonald

A Providence city councilor has endorsed recent vandalism of a city-owned statue of Christopher Columbus that covered the statue from head to toe with red paint.

Katherine Kerwin, a Democrat and first-term city councilor, tweeted in support of the vandalism and then doubled down when interviewed by a Providence radio show host Wednesday, October 16.

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