Patrick Whittle

News + Culture

Assisted-living facility owner and inspector sue each other over faulty sprinklers in deadly fire

Facility owners and inspectors trade accusations over recalled sprinkler heads and missed warnings after the state’s deadliest fire in decades

December 9, 2025

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Patrick Whittle

Climate + Environment

Lobster population falls off New England, leading regulators to declare overfishing

October 31, 2025

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Patrick Whittle

Climate + Environment

Things to Know About Dangerous Rip Currents and How Swimmers Caught in One Can Escape

As Hurricane Erin pushes north, Rhode Island beaches are bracing for dangerous rip currents and rough surf. Officials warn swimmers to stay cautious, with conditions expected to worsen midweek along the Ocean State’s southern coast

August 19, 2025

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Patrick Whittle

News + Culture

After Deadly Fire, Massachusetts City Will Get Over $1 Million to Boost Emergency Staffing

July 22, 2025

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Patrick Whittle

News + Culture

Jury Finds Karen Read Not Guilty of Second-Degree Murder, Guilty of Drunk Driving in Boyfriend’s Death

June 18, 2025

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Patrick Whittle