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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2 Arrested After Providence Court Cellblock 'Disturbance,' Police Say (patch.com) — A recent disturbance inside the cellblock at Providence's Sixth Division District Court led to the arrest of two Woonsocket men on disorderly conduct charges, according to state police. The men were taken into custody shortly before 1 p.m., then processed and arraigned at the same Providence courthouse.
2. Providence Couple Charged With Child Endangerment (patch.com) — A Providence couple faces child endangerment charges following an investigation by the Rhode Island State Police Special Victims Unit. The two were arrested in late September, processed at state police headquarters, and released pending a future court appearance, a case likely to draw concern among Providence residents.
3. RIPTA Studies Light Rail, Rapid Bus Routes Connecting Providence Metro Cities (rock929rocks.com) — Proposed light rail or rapid bus lines could soon link Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, Cranston, and possibly Warwick, reshaping how you get around the metro area. RIPTA's $1.7 million Metro Connector Study is weighing four route options, with costs ranging from hundreds of millions to over a billion dollars and a final recommendation expected in 2027.
4. The Little Capital That Sets Its Rivers on Fire (5reasonstovisit.com) — Providence's signature WaterFire bonfires, held on select nights from spring through fall, turn the city's rivers into a dramatic nighttime spectacle that locals and visitors flock to. The piece highlights how Providence's food scene, Brown and RISD, Federal Hill, and historic College Hill make the capital a walkable, culturally rich place to explore well beyond a typical small New England city.
5. Missing kayaker's body found in water near Providence's Gano Park (providencejournal.com) — Providence police are investigating after the body of a 54-year-old kayaker was recovered Sunday near the Gano Park boat launch on the Seekonk River. A nearby barge captain helped bring the victim to shore on the East Providence side, and while no foul play is suspected, the state medical examiner is reviewing the case to determine what happened.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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