By Thomas J. Morgan
A year ago today:
The Rhode Island Fast Ferry christens its latest high-speed ferry, the Ava Pearl, at a ceremony at Quonset Point, before the vessel sails on its maiden voyage to Martha's Vineyard.
5 years ago today:
Keith Ulich, 28, of Newport, the sole survivor of a fiery plane crash in Middletown three days ago remains in critical condition in Rhode Island Hospital. The identities of the two who died in the crash have still not been released.
25 years ago today:
The Fourth of July weekend was no holiday for Providence firefighters who responded to 387 fires ranging from burning buildings to smoldering grass fires.