Toxic Algae At 7 Rhode Island Lakes, Ponds: Patch PM

Happy Monday and welcome to Patch PM. As you look forward to the rest of the week, here's a look at today's top headlines:

Algae Bloom Closes 7 Rhode Island Ponds, Lakes

Blue-green algae toxins can cause skin irritation and has been linked to death of dogs in North Carolina.

Woman Killed In Newport Regatta Crash Identified

60-year-old Sandra Tartaglino died when a sailboat and motorboat collided during New England 100 Regatta on Sunday.

Fire Destroys Warren House on Circuit Drive

No injuries reported in blaze that sent flames, smoke high into the late-morning sky.

Thunderstorms Could Hit State On Tuesday

String of perfect beach days appears to be coming to an end.

Coventry Police Warn Against Amazon Spam Calls

Residents are urged not to give out personal information over the phone.