Thinking of going to Connecticut and Rhode Island, but still trying to figure out what to see? We have you covered with the top places to check out this summer: Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut: It's like stepping back in time when you head to the Mystic Seaport. Check out some of the 60 historic buildings, and visit the largest maritime museum in the United States. Click here for more details. Inn at Stonington, Stonington, Connecticut: Located in Stonington, which traces its roots to the 17th century, the Inn at Stonington has historic touches blended with modern-day luxury living. Click here for more information. Blue Heaven Rentals, Mystic, Connecticut: Trying to find a new way to take in the sights? Take a trip around Mystic on the water! Check out Blue Heaven Rentals for their wide array of kayak and paddle board rentals. Click here for more information. Olde Mistick Village, Mystic, Connecticut: Home to some of Mystic's best restaurants and shopping, Olde Mistick Village was … [Read more...] about 14 Things to Do in Connecticut & Rhode Island
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Driver given Narcan after police say he caused crashes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including a head-on collision
A man was revived with Narcan after police say he crashed his car in Woonsocket, Rhode Island Tuesday night and continued on to Blackstone in Massachusetts, where he caused a head-on collision. Blackstone police say William Halfelder, 59, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, crashed his Dodge van in Woonsocket before driving to neighboring Blackstone, where he rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped at a red light at the intersection on Main and Saint Paul streets. Halfelder then swerved around that vehicle, ran a red light and continued down Main Street in the wrong lane, authorities said. A short distance later, he hit another car head-on, pushing it off the road and into a driveway. When police arrived around 9:45 p.m., they found Halfelder outside of his van bleeding from the nose and head. He was given the overdose-reversing drug Narcan and brought to Rhode Island Hospital. The female driver of the car that was rear-ended was brought to the hospital for injuries that are not … [Read more...] about Driver given Narcan after police say he caused crashes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including a head-on collision
Rhode Island looking into new Apple 911 system
SCITUATE, R.I. (WPRI) — At the Rhode Island E-911 Uniform Emergency Telephone System call center inside the State Police headquarters, up to 75% of the people calling with an emergency are doing so from a cell phone. The dispatchers may soon have a new tool to determine the location of the caller, after Apple announced it would send specific location data from iPhones to 911 call centers when it rolls out iOS 12 this fall.Gregory Scungio, the acting Associate Director of Rhode Island E-911, says its call takers can already see locations of wireless callers through cell tower triangulation, which he said is often accurate “within meters.” But he said the triangulation system can be less accurate if something is interfering with the signal, such as cement walls.“We’re going to research it, and obviously if it’s something that’s going to help us do out on better, we’re going to look into it,” Scungio said of the Apple 911 … [Read more...] about Rhode Island looking into new Apple 911 system
Rhode Island Man Charged with Multiple Bank Robberies
A Rhode Island man last Thursday was charged in federal court in Boston with three additional counts of bank robbery. Stephen A. Davidow, 55, of Pawtucket, was charged in a superseding indictment with four counts of bank robbery. Davidow was previously charged with one count of bank robbery. According to court documents, between Dec. 6 and Dec. 11, 2017, an individual later identified as Davidow robbed four banks in the Greater Boston area. Based on the physical location of the banks, bank surveillance footage, the bank tellers’ descriptions of the robber and other similarities, law enforcement determined that the same individual was involved in each robbery. After distributing images of the alleged perpetrator on the local news, law enforcement received a tip on Dec. 15 that the suspect was Davidow. Photos of Davidow were shown to one of the tellers who positively identified him as the man who robbed the bank. During the time of the robberies, Davidow was on supervised … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Man Charged with Multiple Bank Robberies
Rhode Island will let ‘dreamers’ continue to get licenses
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island will allow “Dreamers” to continue getting driver’s licenses in the state as the federal government weighs immigration policy. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo is expected to sign a bill Monday that allows dreamers to continue receiving Rhode Island licenses. The bill specifies that Dreamers can’t vote. Dreamers are immigrants who were brought to the country as children. They were granted temporary lawful status in 2012 under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA. State officials say there are 1,200 Rhode Islanders signed up with DACA and estimate 2,100 more are eligible. President Trump has since ordered for the policy to be phased out. A federal judge ruled that DACA recipients can still apply for renewals while legislation is pending in Congress. Close The biggest headlines, delivered to your inbox Get news as it happens. Sign up for Boston.com's email news alerts. Thanks for signing up! … [Read more...] about Rhode Island will let ‘dreamers’ continue to get licenses