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Chafee Nature Preserve In NK To Close Thursday, Friday
National Grid will be cutting brush and trees near the power lines, the state Department of Environmental Management said.

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National Grid will be cutting brush and trees near the power lines, the state Department of Environmental Management said.

The case has been moved to federal court. Atty. Mark DeSisto is representing the mayor.
The fire was knocked down quickly, and everyone got out safely.
Find out how to lobby for better laws to protect pets and animals. A forum is at the shelter Wednesday at 6 p.m.
The restaurant was closed Monday. Employees arrived for work and saw the sign on the door.
A crash at One Mile Corner Monday afternoon sent five people to the hospital. Earlier, a Portsmouth man was arrested with marijuana baggies.
A Providence man was killed. His two passengers were hurt.
The Tigers won their semifinal on Saturday.
Woonsocket won its semifinal on Saturday.
North Kingstown High won the Division I Super Bowl by beating Cranston West 20-14.
"Forty-one indicted, 16 previously waived indictment and pleaded, four were referred to either Drug Court or Diversion," Amy Kempe said.
North Kingstown holds a parade. Ceremonies in Newport.
The test boat took a test ride in Newport Harbor.
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Town Clerk Nancy Mello said the candidates have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. to ask for recounts. Canvassers meet Wednesday to certify results.
Veterans Day falls on a Sunday in 2018. The official observance is Monday, but some, like Newport's Redwood Library, are also closed Sunday.