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By Ian Donnis

Providence, R.I. – A state-appointed receiver takes control in Central Falls. That's part of the discussion this week on Political Roundtable. Joining us as usual is University of Rhode Island political science professor Maureen Moakley, and WRNI political analyst Scott MacKay. Our special guest is Susan Heroux, an activist with Queer Action of Rhode Island. She also blogs about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues.

By AP

Providence, R.I. – A proposal to ban lobster fishing over a vast stretch of the East Coast has been killed after lobstermen said it would do "almost biblical" damage to the industry.

The board that advises the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission on lobster rules voted yesterday to consider lesser reductions in the catch _ or no new restrictions at all.

By AP

Warwick, R.I. – Dozens of lobstermen have traveled to Rhode Island to speak out against a proposed ban on lobstering in waters south of Cape Cod.

The board that advises the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission on lobster rules is meeting Thursday in Warwick. A final decision isn't expected until late this year.

Among the options being considered to deal with a crash in the lobster population in the region is a five-year moratorium on lobstering south of Cape Cod to North Carolina.

By AP

Warwick, R.I. – Sales of single-family homes in Rhode Island jumped 11 percent last month when compared to June 2009, while the median price was up 5 percent.

The Rhode Island Association of Realtors reported Thursday that 897 single-family homes were sold last month, compared to 805 in the year-ago period and far above the 667 sales in May.

While sales traditionally jump from May to June, the organization says this year's increase is due in part to the federal homebuyer's tax credit.

By Elisabeth Harrison

Providence, R.I. – Candidates running for Mayor of Providence faced off last night in a debate sponsored by the Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund. Among the topics discussed by the four candidates: Rhode Island's controversial immigration policy, which requests state and local police to help enforce federal immigration law.

By Megan Hall

Providence, R.I. – At the JamStage in Pawtucket, six bands spent a week rocking out. They wrote new songs, worked on their technique, and made silk-screened shirts with logos across the front. Typical band behavior, except that these band members were 27 girls ages 11 to 18 - many of whom had never played an instrument before. They were part of Rhode Island's first rock n roll camp for girls. WRNI's Megan Hall packed her ear plugs and prepared this report.

Providence, R.I. – Hear the daily morning podcast for Thursday, July 22, 2010.

By Bill Gale

Providence, R.I. – Proving how fast a summer can fly by, Theatre by the Sea in Matunuck has already opened its third show of a four-production season. It's "Little Shop of Horrors" and Bill Gale has the review.

EDITOR'S NOTE: "Little Shop of Horrors" continues at Theatre by the Sea through August first. Bill Gale reviews the performing arts for WRNI.

By Scott MacKay

Providence, R.I. – We continue our series of interviews with the candidates for Rhode Island's first congressional district seat with Republican state Representative John Loughlin. In this year's general election, Loughlin is expected to face one of four Democrats: Providence Mayor David Cicilline, former state Democratic Chairman Bill Lynch or state Representative David Segal. Loughlin sat down with WRNI's Scott MacKay for an interview on a range of issues.

By AP

Providence, R.I. – The candidates for governor touched on taxes, budget deficits and immigration during a forum at a Providence retirement community.

General Treasurer Frank Caprio is the only Democrat left in the race since Attorney General Patrick Lynch quit last week. During yesterday's forum, Republican John Robitaille said it would be dangerous to have both the executive and legislative branches controlled by one party. Moderate Party candidate Ken Block said Caprio would be a ``machine-anointed'' governor if he were elected.