RI Child Drowns, Another Survives In Close Call At Pool| Patch PM

Newport RI

22 September, 2021

4:18 PM

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Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island. Cranston Toddler, 2, Nearly Drowns In Pool Due To Neglect: DCYFThe incident happened in the family's above-ground pool July 19. 5-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Pulled From Pool In West Warwick Foul play is not suspected in the boy's death, but the Department of Children, Youth and Families was notified. Newport Heads Back To School: By The NumbersNewport is "back, ready to learn," Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermaine said. East Providence Recreation Center Reopening While in the recreation center and during recreation center programs, members and staff are required to wear face coverings. Back To School: Portsmouth's First Few WeeksDespite a few bumps in the road, Portsmouth students and staff are happy to be back in classrooms, Supt. Thomas Kenworthy said.