Quantcast
Channel: Breaking News
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 5026

Today in RI history: Swarm of bees stops traffic in Providence

$
0
0
By Thomas J. Morgan

A year ago today:
Starting this month, the annual salary for most members of the part-time state legislature rises from $14,185.96 to $14,639.90.

5 years ago today:
The Turk's Head building buzzes as a swarm of thousands of bees stops traffic and mystifies camera-wielding onlookers, before finally dissipating, two hours after they came.

25 years ago today:
Ramon Martinez, 29, of 53 Knight St., is found stabbed to death behind the Club Tiana at 100 Niagara St. Police said Martinez appeared to have been there only a short time. They said the nightclub closed at 2 a.m. They said had no motive and no suspects.


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 5026

Trending Articles