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Last Week in RI: True Christmas Spirit, Shopping With Gronk
Miss anything that happened last week? Check out the top stories from around the state. Click the headlines to see the full article.
Monday, Dec. 16
Gronk Rides Around Cranston Whole Foods on Scooter
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, suffering from a torn ACL and MCL, is out of commission as far as football goes. But a man has to eat, so there Gronk was, shopping at the Cranston Whole Foods.Tuesday, Dec. 17
Did Cops Target Residents to Punish Councilmen?
An internal investigation is underway at the Cranston Police Department after allegations that police officers were ordered to aggressively issue tickets in wards represented by City Council members who voted against a new police contract last month.Wednesday, Dec. 18
Local Server Shares $500 Tip With Coworkers
A waitress at Brick Alley Pub got a $500 tip from a Kentucky man who's honoring his late brother by giving huge tips to wait staff across the country.Thursday, Dec. 19
Judge Rules CCFD Firefighters To Be Paid
Superior Court Judge Brian P. Stern Monday ruled that Special Master Richard Land pay Central Coventry firefighters at least a portion of the nearly $600,000 in various categories of compensation owed to them in accordance with the union's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).Friday, Dec. 20
Father Charged with Shoving Principal While Trying to Enter School
A father of two Harris Elementary School students was charged with pushing his way into the building Dec. 13 while arguing with Principal Karen MacBeth for separating his fighting children, shoving her aside.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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