Tiverton Police Investigate Torched Benches | Patch PM

Newport RI

07 June, 2021

3:50 PM

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Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM, on this sweltering June day. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island. Tiverton Police To Step Up Patrols After Beach Benches Burned The newly installed picnic benches at Fogland Beach were burned Saturday night, the town's Recreation Department said. RI Gas Prices Rise 2 Cents Over Past Week Heading into the summer months, the average gas price is hovering right around $3 per gallon. Rhode Island Sends 200K COVID-19 Tests, Medical Supplies To India The shipment with tests and other much-needed medical supplies was sent last week, the Department of Health said. Newport Named Among 50 Best Beach Towns In U.S. Newport was named one of the best seaside destinations in the country by Parade.