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Radio host’s son hurt in Exeter crash

May 20, 2012 in South County

A local radio host’s son was hurt when an alleged drunk driver hit him head-on in Exeter Saturday morning, but his injuries were not life-threatening.

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New DMV branch opens in Westerly

May 19, 2012 in South County

The DMV opened a new branch in the
Westerly Town Hall Friday.

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Westerly man arrested in OUI hit & run

May 19, 2012 in South County

A senior at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy has been arrested after allegedly hitting three pedestrians with his car in Bourne, Massachusetts early Friday morning.

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Rare calico lobster now calls RI home

May 18, 2012 in South County

After a long journey down the East Coast, a rare calico lobster now officially calls Rhode Island home.

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School honors military families

May 12, 2012 in South County

Students at a North Kingstown elementary school honored members of the military and their families this week.

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FBI reviewing O’Loughlin death

May 11, 2012 in South County

The FBI  is reviewing the case of a Connecticut man, who died hours after he was arrested by Westerly police.

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A taste of combat to help soldiers

May 11, 2012 in South County

When soldiers come home, they’re starting to need a lot more help with emotional stress, and now community health care providers are getting an idea of life on the front lines.

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Select state beaches opening Saturday

May 10, 2012 in South County

The Department of Environmental Management announced that three state beaches in South County will be open weekends from 9
a.m. to 6
p.m.

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Action reversed, Matunuck wall allowed

May 10, 2012 in South County

The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council has reversed a previous decision and will now allow a retaining wall to be built along
Matunuck Beach Road to prevent further beach erosion.

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Hurt fisherman rescued off Block Island

May 10, 2012 in South County

The
U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured fisherman off Block Island Wednesday morning.  The New Bedford-based fishing boat
Explorer sent out a call for help just before 8
A.M. Wednesday, after a crew member suffered a head injury due to a broken wire.