Crime & Safety
The Week in RI: Toll Twist Takes Toll, Poop Patrol
Miss anything that happened this week? Take a look at some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.
Saturday, June 29:
No Tolls on Sakonnet Til February, Senate Passes RI Budget
The Rhode Island state Senate passed a plan to stop tolls on the Sakonnet Bridge until April of 2014. But the issue wasn't over...Sunday, June 30:
Fourth of July Festivities in South County
Area Independence Day celebrations include fireworks and concerts.Monday, July 1:
EG Man Dies After Accident on I-195
Rhode Island State Police said the 25-year-old was thrown from his car after it rolled over on the ramp to I-95 South, according to a Providence Journal report.'Pooping' in Public Among New Ordinances Adopted by Town Council
You'd think public defecation would already be against the rules — but in Barrington, town leaders didn't have an ordinance against it until a New Bedford man avoided sanctions because the town lacked a statute.Tuesday, July 2:
RI Minimum Wage Hike OKd — What Do You Think?
We asked readers to weigh in on the General Assembly's approval of a hike in the minimum wage to $8 in 2014.Wednesday, July 3:
East Bay Reacts in Anger to GA Toll Turnaround
The Rhode Island General Assembly decided to impose a 10-cent fine on the Sakonnet Bridge, after the Senate previously voted to suspend the tolls until 2014.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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