Man Who Died Trying To Rescue 2 Swimmers Identified: PM Patch RI

Also: 11-year-old daughter of former Revs' goalie dies in boat accident; some Rhode Islanders still getting student debt forgiven; more.

Posted Thu, Jul 20, 2023 at 8:11 pm ET

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Man Identified Who Drowned Trying To Rescue 2 Swimmers In Narragansett: Authorities say the man did not know either swimmer, but he still attempted to rescue the 17-year-old boy and 20-year-old woman.
Education Department To Erase $109.7 Million In Student Loans In RI: The U.S. Department of Education says federal student loan balances for 2,580 Rhode Islanders will be automatically cleared.
11-Year-Old Daughter Of Former Revs Goalie Dies In Boat Accident: "There are no words to express the depth of our profound grief and sorrow in this moment," Brad Knighton wrote in a statement.

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