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Last Week in RI: Hot Times, Electric Boat Accident, Landfill Gas Blasts

Monday, July 15:

Heat Wave Kicks Off Monday

A high pressure system stalled over the Eastern seaboard, bringing high temperatures, humidity levels, and electric bills.

Tuesday, July 16:

Worker Killed At Electric Boat

A 60-year-old man died on the Quonset base after apparently being electrocuted.

See the Site of the Landfill Gas Blast

State and local officials responded to the site of an early-morning explosion in a methane gas-collection pipe next to the Central Landfill in Johnston.

Wednesday, July 17:

EG Police Lieutenant Arrested For Assault, Disorderly Conduct

Rhode Island State Police charged Lt. Paul Nahrgang, 44, with assaulting a suspect in his custody.

Westboro Baptist Church Plans Cranston Protest against Gay Marriage

The protest group announced its plans to visit Cranston on Aug. 1.

Thursday, July 18:

Reckless Driver Leads Police to ACI to "Finish Her Book"

Cranston Police said the woman made "random statements" about "saving Jesus" at the ACI.

Two Men Charged in Murder of Former NK Girl, 12

Two Providence men identified as gang members face multiple charges after police say they opened fire near a graduation party.


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