House Fire, An Odd Campaign Strategy, And A Black Bear: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Rhode Island Patch network:

Coventry Residents Displaced By House Fire

Crews saw heavy fire and smoke when firefighters first arrived, which made getting inside the burning home difficult.

State Treasurer Candidate Says Don't Give Him Money Or Volunteer

Nominee and Narragansett businessman Michael Riley told his supporters to not volunteer or give any money to his election campaign.

Black Bear Caught On Video In Coventry Backyard

Although it's rare to see a black bear as far south as Rhode Island, research suggests their populations are rising in Southern New England.

Newport Traveling Actors On DIY's Tiny House, Big Living TV Show

The nonprofit theater group is run by Nora Eschenheimer and Jesse Dufault. Their group travels to areas affected by natural disasters nationwide.

Woonsocket Man Tries Getting Away, But Caught On Drug Charges

When Sergeant Mello identified himself as a police officer, police said the suspect sped away and almost hit him.

Photo via Coventry Police Department