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April Fools! Tom Brady 'Retires': Patch PM

Also: three injured in Cranston crash, the Swansea Mall closes and more.

Tom Brady joined Twitter on Monday to announce his "retirement."
Tom Brady joined Twitter on Monday to announce his "retirement." (Dan Libon/Patch file photo)

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April Fools': Tom Brady Announces 'Retirement' In Tweet

Tom Brady joined Twitter and gave New England Patriot Nation a brief scare by announcing his retirement as an April Fools' joke.

Cranston Crash Leaves Two In Critical Condition, Injures Child

Police say the driver lost control on Sunday evening, going off of Olney Arnold Road and slamming into a tree.

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'The Bachelorette' Films In Newport, Casts Local Extras

Hundreds of hopeful Bachelorette fans gathered at Fort Adams State Park on Friday in the hopes of being cast as an extra.

Local Students Win National Documentary Competition

Students from Narragansett and Providence took home prizes in this year's C-SPAN StudentCam documentary contest.

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Swansea Mall Closes

The Swansea Mall was in business for 45 years, and at its height, had close to 90 stores and businesses.

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