AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMost Wanted: Ronald L. Fischer, a Rhode Island fugitive wanted for first-degree sexual assault dating to 2005, was arrested off the New Jersey coast after more than 20 years on the run, with the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, FBI, and U.S. Marshals acting on new leads. Community Health: Hundreds of Rhode Islanders turned out in East Greenwich to join the National Marrow Donor Program registry for a 5-year-old boy needing a bone marrow transplant. Local Planning: Narragansett begins its comprehensive plan update process as it weighs housing, transportation, conservation, and other priorities for the next decade. Public Safety: A Rhode Island man magnet fishing at Rocky Point State Park pulled up a World War II-era “pineapple grenade,” prompting police and bomb squad response. Business & Industry: APPLIED Adhesives acquired a Westerly-based distributor, expanding its silicone and adhesive reach. Environment: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect Rhode Island and the region, with air-quality alerts in place.
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