After a six-year stint in South Florida, Patrick Luce returned to his home state of Rhode Island in 2007. Patrick came to Patch as Associate Regional Editor after spending much of his career in newspapers, most recently as Editorial Page Editor of The Herald News in Fall River, Mass.
Previously, Patrick had served as editor and writer for such publications as The Times of Pawtucket, the Coventry Courier, the Warwick Beacon and the Palm Beach Post. While living in Florida, Patrick took a three-year career detour into the public sector, serving as special events coordinator for Palm Beach County.
Patrick loves to play baseball, ski, coach youth soccer and go to the park wth his daughter Caitlyn and Casey the uber-dog.
The British Airways flight has landed at Boston's Logan International Airport. The reportedly drunk woman is expected to be charged.
A Dedham man and a California man will serve more than a decade for cocaine trafficking
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is among a group of mostly Republican governors who don't want to shelter Syrian refugees.
Plus, dozens are charged in an illegal gambling ring, and watch as a plane full of passengers erupt in spontaneous cheers.
GIna Raimondo's office said there is no reason to make a decision at this time since the federal government has not yet asked for RI's help.
GIna Raimondo's office said there is no reason to make a decision at this time since the federal government has not yet asked for RI's help.
Gov. Charlie Baker joined several other governors in announcing they are holding off on allowing the refugees in.
Several Boston residents are among the 33 arrested after an investigation into the international gambling ring.
At least six residents in Boston have been robbed after meeting an online acquaintance in person, only to discover they're someone else.
We mourn their loss, pray for peace, and will help ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, he stated.
Officials have not yet identified the woman, and are investigating why she was walking in the travel lanes.
The suspect was arrested at gunpoint in Armory Park.
Plus, a young girl has a violent outburst against police, and police seek a missing sex offender.
Plus, a giant sea turtle dies off Massachusetts, angering scientists, and a dog is recovering after spending a night in a well.
Take a look at some of the unusual, funny and just plain strange police reports from around the commonwealth.
Eligible borrowers include Active Duty Service Members, Reserve and National Guard Members, Veterans, and Gold Star Families.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation helps the six-year-old and 10 other kids enjoy at day with the Patriots.
Police found the 18-year-old dead with multiple cobra bites in a Texas parking lot.
Plus, a giant sea turtle is found dead, angering scientists, and watch as a local dog recovers from a harrowing night in a well.
The young man's body was found on Saquish Beach Thursday morning.
