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Last Week in RI: Armed Standoff; Fire District May Close
Miss anything that happened last week? Take a look at some of the top stories from around RI. Click the headlines to read the full story.
Written by Patrick Luce
Monday, Oct. 14
Standoff Ends in Portsmouth; Woman Found Dead in Home
A more than 24-hour standoff in Portsmouth has ended tragically with the death of a Portsmouth woman. The cause of death appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Tuesday, Oct. 15
Homegrown Heroes Awarded State's Highest Honor
Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Secretary of State Ralph Mollis are honoring those in the community who have shown such bravery and selfless sacrifice as they announce the 2013 Rhode Island Lifesaving Medal recipients.Wednesday, Oct. 16
Olney House Science Center – A Dream Moves Slowly Toward Reality
Former Gov. Don Carcieri plans to open a science center for kids in East Greenwich.Thursday, Oct. 17
Woman Charged With Assaulting Elementary School Principal
A Woonsocket woman was arrested after allegedly shoving an elementary school principal.Friday, Oct. 18
Board to Request Court Permission to Liquidate Fire District
Following more than two hours of public discussion during a budget information session Thursday night, the Central Coventry Fire District Board of Directors unanimously voted against ratifying concessions made by the firefighters' union.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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