The Week in RI: Tsunami, Derailment, Bridge Tolls Delayed

Saturday, June 22

Police: Stone Hill Stabbing Victim was 15, Claims Attack was Random

The juvenile suffered a non-life-threatening injury and said he did not know his attacker.

Sunday, June 23

Longtime Restaurants, Liquor Store Slapped for Selling Beer to Teens

The East Providence City Council levies the minimum amount of fines for serving minors, including two 17-year-olds.

Monday, June 24

Tiverton Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Climbing Mt. Hope Bridge

A YouTube video depicting two men scaling the Mt. Hope Bridge lead to the arrest of one Portsmouth man and another is still wanted by State Police.

Tuesday, June 25

Scientists Confirm Tsunami Hit Narragansett Bay

A small tidal wave hit the Rhode Island coast on June 13.

'Extensive Delays' From New Haven To Boston Due To Train Derailment Near Kingston

A derailment on an Amtrak rail line in Rhode Island is stopping train service to T.F. Green and Wickford Junction and causing widespread delays from New Haven to Boston.

Wednesday, June 26

Newport Grand Could Net More Revenue

A proposal in the Rhode Island House version of the fiscal 2014 budget would give the local casino $1 million more per year for two years.

Thursday, June 27

Sequestration Means Some Cuts to Bristol's 4th of July Parade

Bristol will celebrate its 228th consecutive Fourth of July next week, some of the usual suspects will not be in the parade due to federal government cuts. Parade-goers shouldn’t notice much of a difference though.

Friday, June 28

Former Middletown Teacher Found Not Guilty

Former Middletown gym teacher Patrick Aylward was found not guilty of simple assault for allegedly head butting a 17-year-old high school female at a Portsmouth Hotel.

No Tolls on Sakonnet Til February After State Budget Passes

The state Senate approved a plan that will block a toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge until at least February.