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Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Pleads Not Guilty: Patch PM

Also: Block Island Ferry cancels Friday trips | Newport reschedules tennis tournament | RWP Zoo welcomes baby anteater.

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Jasiel Correia was accused of using $230,000 on what federal prosecutors called his "lavish lifestyle and political campaign," buying himself a Mercedes, designer clothing, adult entertainment, student loans and dating services.
Jasiel Correia was accused of using $230,000 on what federal prosecutors called his "lavish lifestyle and political campaign," buying himself a Mercedes, designer clothing, adult entertainment, student loans and dating services. (Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia's Facebook campaign page)

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Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Pleads Not Guilty To More Charges

The FBI said Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, 27, extorted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from marijuana companies.

Block Island Ferry Cancels Friday Trips

As Hurricane Dorian heads towards Southern New England, the Block Island Ferry canceled all high-speed and regular ferry trips on Friday.

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Newport Tennis Tournament Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather

Due to forecasted rain, the Men’s and Women’s Singles Open has been rescheduled to September 14.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Welcomes Baby Anteater

The two-day-old baby will stay in seclusion with its mother, Delilah, in the barn to allow for some privacy and bonding.

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