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  • What we know about the death at a former councilman's home

Also on today's calendar: Rhode Island Parkinson's Community Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 7, 2026 (turnto10.com) — Bristol Police are investigating a death at the Constitution Street home of a former town councilman, a case that may concern many local residents. The same briefing also notes several serious incidents elsewhere in Rhode Island, including a juvenile moped crash in Providence, a wrong-way DUI arrest in South Kingstown, and armed robbery investigations in Pawtucket.
   

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