Roman Catholics who suspect financial irregularities in their parishes now have a place to go to report it. The Diocese of Providence has retained an Oregon company to operate a toll-free number people can call to report suspected financial impropriety.
Westerly Hospital is closer to being acquired by the CT-based nonprofit Lawrence & Memorial. That might provide some relief to the financially troubled hospital, which has been in receivership since late last year (see lots of great posts about that by my illustrious predecessor).