White, Powdery Substance Found AT RI Prison | Patch PM

Welcome to today's edition of Patch PM on this dreary, not-so-springlike Monday. Here's a look at today's top headlines.

White, Powdery Substance Found In RI Maximum Security Prison

The substance was intercepted before it entered the facility, a spokesperson said, and was sent for testing.

Rhode Island Governor Signs 'Act On Climate' Into Law

The law updates the state's carbon emissions reduction standards to reach net-zero by 2050.

RI Adding 7,600 New Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments

The new appointments will be added to the state's vaccine scheduling portal starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

RI Rep Rips National Grid Over $46M Offshore Cable Windfall

The utility made millions off ratepayers with an undersea power cable linking Block Island to the mainland. A RI lawmaker today lashed out.