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The Week in RI: Bomb Threats, Child Porn Arrests

Miss anything big this week? Check out these top headlines from around the state. Click the links to read the full stories.


Saturday, April 27

Narragansett Rune Stone Returned; To Be Tested

The state Attorney General's office said Friday the so-called Narragansett Rune Stone was returned to state custody April 16, following a joint investigation by that office and the state Department of Environmental Management. 

Sunday, April 28

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Sunset Music Series Adds 5 More Headliners

Five more headliners have been added to the 2013 Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series, bringing the total number of concerts scheduled to-date to 16, the most ever in the 16-year history of the music series.  

Monday, April 29

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

'Heather Strong' Fundraiser Packs the House 

A fundraiser for Newport resident Heather Abbott, who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, drew a crowd of over 1,500 Sunday at Dockside in Newport. The event raised approximately $50,000 for her medical expenses, reported organizers.

Tuesday, April 30

NKOTB's Jordan Knight Hangs Tough at Fit World in Cranston

When the New Kids on the Block became a worldwide sensation in the late 1980s, Jordan Knight could count on his youth to carry him through two-hour singing and dancing performances in front of huge crowds. But today, at 43, he's a father of two growing boys, a husband and a businessman as well as a heartthrob. And he's not 18 anymore, which means his upcoming "The Package" tour with his NKOTB band mates along with 98 Degrees and Boys II Men this summer requires some serious training to get into shape.

Wednesday, May 1

Barrington Man Among 8 Arrested for Child Pornography Possession

A Barrington man, 57, was among eight Rhode Island residents arrested by the State Police on child pornography charges on Tuesday, April 30.

Thursday, May 2

Woonsocket Police Arrest Three in High School Bomb Threat Investigation

Woonsocket Police have made three arrests in connection to four bomb threats over the last two weeks at Woonsocket High School.

Friday, May 3

Police Chief Investigation Put in the Hands of Budget Board

The results of the investigation into East Providence’s police chief, who was put on administrative leave several weeks ago, is in the hands of the Budget Commission. But there is no indication when the budget board will take any action on that investigation.

 

 

 


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