TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media

The end of an era is dawning, with plans by the PawSox to move to Worcester -- a story that will continue to reverberate in Rhode Island. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the twitters . (Program note: I'm taking next week off, so TGIF will return August 31.) 1. The PawSox are about as Rhode Island as clam cakes and coffee milk. So even if it's not a complete surprise, the news that the team plans to leave for Worcester in 2021 is sparking disappointment -- and finger-pointing . To some, Rhode Island's seeming inability to retain a favored franchise is emblematic of a dyfunctional political culture, not to mention the hangover from 38 Studios. To be sure, the PawSox' quest to build a new stadium turned into a multi-year, saga, with the unexpected death of Jim Skeffington, legislative skirmishes, and the reluctance of some pols to own their support for a deal. To hear PawSox Chairman