Crime & Safety
Elderly Rhode Island Hiker Rescued In NH | Patch PM
Also: RI lawmakers hold winter clothing drive | Extra open toll lanes coming to Newport bridge | more.
Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.
Today's top story
A Warwick man in his 70s was rescued while hiking in New Hampshire on Tuesday. The man tripped and fell while on the Champney Falls Trail in Conway, officials said, and was found by a passing hiker.
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Weather: What to know
After an unseasonably warm start to the week, rain is on the way for Rhode Island. Expect a sunny, brisk day Thursday, before showers arrive in the evening and continue into Friday.
[Tonight's Forecast] our recent stretch of mild weather will come to an end tonight, as temperatures will be 10-15 degrees colder than last night. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx #Boston #Providence #Hartford #Worcester #CapeCod pic.twitter.com/AtXHsbqOnx
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 10, 2021
Wednesday's other headlines
- Opinion: Why RI Needs Municipal Broadband Infrastructure: Rep. Deborah Ruggiero called for greater investment into internet access for the unserved and underserved.
- Extra Open Road Toll Lanes Coming To Newport Bridge This Week: The former gated toll lanes will close as construction continues on the bridge.
- 'Buy Nothing Day' Clothing Drive Returns To RI State House: From now through Nov. 18, Rhode Islanders can drop off new and gently used coats, hats, blankets and other winter essentials.
- Veterans Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In Rhode Island: Originally called "Armistice Day," the holiday was created to honor those who served in World War I.
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