Community Corner

Last Week in RI: Rabid Fox, 'Twerking' Suspect

Miss anything that happened last week? Take a look at the top stories from around the state. Click the headlines to read the full article.

Monday, Nov. 11

Local Man Honored At Patriots 'Skills Camp' For Veterans

East Greenwich resident and Army veteran John Taylor was one of fifty veterans from across New England to attend a special football skills camp at Gillette Stadium offered by CVS Caremark and the New England Patriots.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Should Newport Pass a Panhandling Law?

Three city councilors have introduced a resolution to address a “perceived increase in aggressive forms of solicitation, begging and/or ‘panhandling’ in certain areas of Newport.”

Wednesday, Nov. 13

East Bay Tavern Patron Twerks Cop, Flees Arrest

A belligerent patron at East Bay Tavern may have allowed pop culture to influence his decisions when he rubbed his rear-end against an officer's crotch Nov. 2 when the policeman asked him to go home without his beer.

Thursday, Nov. 14

Alex and Ani Founder Seeks EDC Grant to Improve Mansion

Alex and Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian is seeking a grant from the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for Belcourt Castle.

Friday, Nov. 15

Rabid Fox Still On Loose; 2 People Bit

A fox that bit two people Thursday afternoon was still on the loose at 10:30 p.m. that night.


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