Barrington, RI|News|
Rhode Island DOT: Drunk Driving 'Path To The Dark Side'
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation had a special message for drivers on Star Wars Day.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Tip Leads To Murder Discovery: Police
Vermont police said they are searching for Leroy Headley after a woman was found murdered thanks to a tip from a Falmouth resident.
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East Providence, RI|News|
Rhode Island's Top Cop Stephen Dambruch Reappointed
Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Stephen Dambruch was appointed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January.
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Martha's Vineyard, MA|News|
The Black Dog's 'Hero For Nero' Shirts Honor Shot K-9
Martha's Vineyard clothing retailer The Black Dog donated T-shirt sales to honor a shot Yarmouth police dog and fallen Officer Sean Gannon.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Fatal Barnstable Fire: Extension Cord Blamed
Barnstable fire officials said Owen Duff, 86, was killed in a fire at his Millway residence.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Warren Man Arrested In Child Porn Sting: Feds
Rhode Island authorities said Christopher Kinney, 43, of Warren, tried to entice a girl he believed to be 14 years old.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth Nuclear Plant Reopens
Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth was closed last week due to a valve problem. The plant will shut down in 2019.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Seekonk Firefighter-Parademic Job Opening
Seekonk's latest job listings also include bartender, warehouse worker and behavioral therapist.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Endangered Right Whales Return To Massachusetts Coast
The survival of the North Atlantic right whale is in doubt; only 450 remain. The Coast Guard said it is stepping up efforts to protect them.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Sagamore Bridge Reopens To Cape Cod Traffic
Sagamore Bridge closures ended this week as repair work nears completion.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Missing Fall River Man Found Safe In Rhode Island
Fall River police said a despondent man missing for a week was found safe in Rhode Island.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Stan Rosenberg Should Resign, Massachusetts Governor Says
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said state Senator Stan Rosenberg should resign after a scandal involving Rosenberg's husband.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Rhode Island Opioid Crisis: Bristol Recovery Center Opens
The East Bay Recovery Center opened in Bristol at the parish hall at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on Hope Street.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth Knifepoint Robbery At Gas Station: Report
Plymouth's Verc Mobil store was reportedly robbed over the weekend.
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Norton, MA|News|
Bristol County Cocaine Raid Nets 2 Dealers: Police
Massachusetts State Police said they seized more than 100 grams of cocaine from Michael White and Robert White in Taunton.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Shot Cape Cod Police Dog's Stitches Removed
Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon and his police dog Nero were shot searching for a career criminal. Gannon was killed; Nero survived.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Seekonk Cop Pointed Gun At Woman's Head: Report
Seekonk Police Officer Gary Rushing was charged with domestic violence after prosecutors said he strangled and threatened a woman.
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Martha's Vineyard, MA|News|
Cape & Islands Cumberland Farms Donating To Sean Gannon Fund
Cumberland Farms stores on Cape Cod and the Islands will donate drink sale proceeds to a fund for slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.
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Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro Police Seek 4 Fugitives
Attleboro police said they are searching for individuals wanted for crimes ranging from assault to larceny to carjacking.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Fall River Man Missing: Police
Fall River police asked the public's help finding David Albernaz.
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