Cranston Woman, 87, Killed In Crash | Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Before you head out to start your weekend, here's a look at today's top stories.

Cranston Woman, 87, Hit And Killed By Box Truck

One person unrelated to the crash was arrested after he skateboarded past police and into the cordoned-off crime scene.

3 RI Schools Named In 2020 National Blue Ribbon List

Charlestown Elementary, Narragansett Elementary and Kingstown Hill Academy were all named among this year's winners.

RI Beaches Closed For The Season, Parking Capacity Still Reduced

The extended beach season ended Sept. 21.

Extreme Drought Leads To Dangerous Fire Conditions In RI

Nine inches fewer of rain fell in Rhode Island compared to years past.