AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFugitive Doctor Capture: Ronald Fischer, a former Rhode Island anesthesiologist accused of raping women aboard luxury boats, was arrested after more than 20 years on the run—authorities say a new job and shared headshot helped tip off the FBI, leading to his capture in New Jersey. Local Sports: Rhode Island FC hosts the Colorado Springs Switchbacks Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Centreville Bank Stadium, with both teams sitting in the middle of their USL groups. Consumer Finance: Rhode Island-area banking watchers may want to note a multistate push by attorneys general urging federal regulators to block OppFi’s bid to merge with a national bank—critics say it would enable triple-digit APR lending that sidesteps state protections. Business & Community: Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium will host the Rhode Island Lights Festival from Nov. 27 to Jan. 3, with holiday shopping, food, and Santa. Arts & Culture: A Rhode Island artist is taking a digital-first approach to ceramics, blending RISD training with new tech and research methods.
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