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Authorities say the man was setting lobster traps from his small, fiberglass boat, when his arm got caught in a line, sending him overboard.
It could be a much more wintry feel this year after last year's extremely mild and snow-less season.
Also: U.S. Coast Guard sent for person in water; last chance to see "comet of the century"; students help at Providence dental clinic.
Prosecutors say Charles Bersch, 40, of Providence, and a Massachusetts man were caught with three backpacks full of methamphetamine.
Bristol residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the reports came out of Black Point, just north of Scarborough Beach.
Mostly clear skies are expected at night, the rest of the week, so there will be some great opportunities to see the comet.
Students at Attleboro High School participated in Rhode Island Mission of Mercy's annual free dental clinic in Providence.
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Town officials say the standard program cost less than Rhode Island Energy and uses 5 percent more renewable energy.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
City officials say the standard program cost less than Rhode Island Energy and uses 5 percent more renewable energy.
Bristol residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
The amazing display of northern lights Thursday was witnessed by millions of people around the world, including in Rhode Island.
Also: Ocean State Job Lot helping hurricane victims; Northern Lights may be visible; man convicted of sexually assaulting child; more.
Grant recipients include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Newport Community School, Newport Pride, and Newport Sings.
On Wednesday, the first tractor trailer left Ocean State's distribution center in North Kingstown, transporting 20 pallets of supplies.
Prosecutors prove Kevin Frias, 42, of Providence, sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 14 several times between 2013 and 2018.
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
