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Two out-of-state men face charges in gold bullion schemes, U.S. prosecutors say
PROVIDENCE – Out-of-state scammers targeted two elderly Rhode Islanders, defrauding one 79-year-old of gold bars valued at $130,000 and $35,000 in cash, according to U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. In both cases, including one that involved a 72-year-old Tiverton man, the scammers are accused of manipulating the men with help from online popup messages that fraudulently accused them of child pornography-related offenses, federal prosecutors say. ...
Salvation nears for constantly flooded homes
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. I found myself drawn into the scenes from North Carolina this weekend and towns in the western part of the state found themselves dealing with devastating floods. While Rhode Island has been fortunate to avoid such extreme flooding there...
Navy celebrates 70th anniversary of Nautilus commissioning
Sep. 30—GROTON — About 2,500 sailors served aboard the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) during its service life, from its commissioning and historic journey to the North Pole, to its Cold War missions and last trip before decommissioning, said Lonnie Barham, president of the Nautilus Alumni Association. Speakers thanked those crew members during a ceremony Monday afternoon on the pier alongside Nautilus ...
Groton museum commemorates 70 years of nuclear-powered submarine
GROTON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Submarine Force Museum hosted a ceremony Monday to observe 70 years of the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. The submarine traveled more than 500,000 miles during its 25 years of service. Monday, 47 of its original shipmates were on hand for the ceremony. “About 2,500 sailors sailed aboard […]
Preston post office to stay open amid unresolved contract issues
Sep. 30—PRESTON — The post office in Preston Market on Route 2 is running on borrowed time. New store co-owner Don Costello has been trying since April to obtain a new contract with the U.S. Postal Service to keep the store's Contract Postal Unit ― which functions as the town's only post office ― open. With last-minute issues not yet resolved, former store owner Scott Hunter agreed Monday to ...
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