Hero Couple, Father Kills Baby, Strained Firefighters, Teens Sell Gun to FBI

RHODE ISLAND—It was a busy week last week. But when is it not? Catch up on some of the more compelling stories on Patch in Rhode Island posted over the past week.

Newport Couple Save Fiery Car Crash Victim's Life

A couple who work together at the Matunuck Oyster Bar were driving home to Newport Friday night, unaware they were about to become heroes.

Possible Tornado Damages Quonset Business

Employees at Custom Design in Quonset were shaken but not hurt after a powerful thunderstorm ripped part of the roof off their building. There was some damage and the business, which designs and manufactures custom high-end commercial and retail displays for big-name clients, had to stop operating for a few days.

Three Charged for Coventry Break-In, Sale of Stolen Handgun

Two young Coventry men and a boy broke into a house, stole a handgun and thought they had some quick cash. Turns out their gun buyer? FBI agents.

LETTER: Middletown Police Appreciate Outpouring of Support Since Dallas Shootings

"On behalf of your Middletown Police Department, I extend a heartfelt thank you," writes Police Chief Anthony M. Pesare in response to the outpouring of support for police in the wake of the shootings in Dallas that killed five police officers.

UPDATED: Pushed to Limits, Seven Firefighters Hospitalized after Saunderstown Blaze

Firefighters in North Kingstown were some of the first in the state to work 56-hour weeks and 24-hour shifts. They say that the ramifications of such a schedule result in stories like this one.

Local Eighth Graders Win People's Credit Union Scholarships

The students hail from Newport, Portsmouth, Middletown, Bristol and North Kingstown. Congrats!

RI Mosque Vandalized in Wake of Nice Attacks

A window was smashed and words were sprayed on the Muslim Community Center of Kingston's Masjid Al-Hoda on Fortin Road a day after the horrific attack in Nice that killed scores of people.

LETTER: Town Council's Lack of In-Depth School Budget Talks is Alarming

"The overall budget process is terminally ill," writes Bill Mudge, a former School Committee member.

Newport-Providence Ferry Ticket Sales Stay Strong, DOT Says

After the service began on the busy July 4 weekend, ridership has kept steady, even during last weekend's cool rains. Plus, online ticket sales are working now.

Fatal Newport Fire Victim Identified

Luke Walker was known internationally for his skill restoring vintage Indian motorcycles. And here at home, friends and family members will miss a man who fought off death just recently after being hit by a car in 2013.

Police ID Man Suspected of Stealing Cash from Middletown Hotel's Vending Machines

Have you seen William J. Feole, 44?

Police Track Threats Against Middletown Family to Unknown Woman after Year-Long Investigation

Police are trying to identify a woman who has been calling to threaten and harass a Middletown family for more than a year.

Bristol Police Seek ID of Break-In Suspect

Police said the suspect broke into a Hope Street building, encountered an employee working late, said "cleaning crew" and fled.

Woman Kidnapped in Newport, Held Hostage and Raped for Six Days by Portsmouth Man: Police

Police said Timothy Logan Haslam grabbed the woman, identified as his ex-girlfriend, from the Easton's Beach parking lot on July 2 and held her until she escaped on Friday.

Woonsocket Has a New Police Chief

A search for a new chief has ended with the selection of the second-in-command in Providence, Commander Thomas F. Oates III.

Wakefield Lottery Winner Plans Family Vacation

The father of four children claimed the last "Black Jack Tripler" instant ticket top prize and plans to take his family on a vacation.

Woman Charged with Check and Credit Fraud 10 Times Since October

The East Greenwich Police Department is the latest to bring charges against the 21-year-old.

WATCH: Stunning Views of Newport by Drone

Pilot and drone aficionado Jon Pascua uses a drone to take you on a bird's-eye view of Newport in all its splendor.

Woonsocket Man Indicted on Three Rape Counts

Police arrested Fredwin Burgos, 28, in April.

Patricia Morgan: State Budget is Mediocre, Rhode Islanders Deserve Better

"The budget tells us what our leaders priorities are and what they are not," writes Rep. Patricia Morgan (R-Dist. 26)

Johnny Sak Indicted for Crash that Killed Woonsocket Mom

Alexandra Patten Parenteau, 22, died last December after Sak crashed into a Mendon Road utility pole, according to the attorney general.

Driver Charged with DUI after Tiogue Ave. Crash

Police said they were trying to pull over a Providence man when he veered into the opposite lane and crashed into a Jeep.

Cranston Man Charged with Murder for Shaking Death of 3-Month-Old

Police said Elias Romero, Sr., was arrested for child abuse on July 7 and the charges will now be upgraded to murder after the baby died.