Daily Briefing: Finding a story in the nooks and crannies

ALSO: 💸 Are you leaving money on the table: How 1 in 4 couples is missing out on 401 (k) savings Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Oct 23 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Every day, The Providence Journal publishes stories about what's happening around Rhode Island, but in the nooks and crannies of the paper, there is so much more. Legal ads proclaim the latest town business, advertisements keep us abreast of various deals and events, and then there are the items that may not appear regularly, but are there in the hopes of finding someone. In this case, it seems like the story of Gwen Bowers was one that had to be told and fortunately an old friend was looking in those nooks and crannies. [Alan Clarke looks for more pictures of his friend Gwendolyn Bowers in the senior yearbook.] Alan Clarke looks for more pictures of his friend Gwendolyn Bowers in the senior yearbook. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal The Journal's Tom Mooney has the story of how an official state notice posted by the R.I. Department of Human Services seeking someone who knew Bowers led to an old friend trying to ensure she would be able to rest in peace. It also revealed an issue with DHS's phone system for people to respond to similar public notices. [Check out Tom's article to learn more about the fate of Gwen Bowers and the work of a long-ago friend who never forgot about her.]( Subscribe to The Providence Journal online and have full access to our eNewspaper, a complete replica of our print edition and see what's in those nooks and crannies for yourself. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 💸 [Are you leaving money on the table]( How 1 in 4 couples is missing out on 401 (k) savings 🚘 [Thieves are targeting vehicle license plates]( in Fall River, Massachusetts. 📰 [What's the best RI food?]( We put classic RI dishes head to head in a bracket. Vote now [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ Breezy in the morning; otherwise, periods of clouds and sunshine; the start of a stretch of dry and mild weather. Highs in the low 60s. TOP STORIES [Political Scene: Do RI lawmakers' education credentials check out?]( [Silhouettes of students with graduate caps in a row.]( Political Scene contacted more than 60 colleges and universities to verify that lawmakers actually earned the diplomas they say they received. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [A recent photo of Norberto Andrade taken in the Adult Correctional Institutions. He has steadfastly proclaimed his innocence since his arrest.]( [State asks for dismissal of case after new DNA finding What they argue]( State: DNA links perpetrator to 1985 rape What the prosecutors argue [READ MORE]( [Then-Maj. Lynn Carter, circa 1952.]( [Miracle landings and military heroes: Aviation Hall of Fame inductees]( From a veteran of Iwo Jima, a Royal Flying Corps pilot in Canada and a MIA pilot: These are the 2023 RI Aviation Hall of Fame inductees ... [READ MORE]( [The replica of the Independent Man has been at the Warwick Mall since 1976.]( [Why does the Warwick Mall have a replica of the Independent Man?]( The story of the Independent Man's less popular, younger twin brother. [READ MORE]( [Debbie and Shlomi Mathias, at right, with their son, Rotem, and daughters, Shir and Shakked. All three of their children survived the Hamas massacre.]( [Patinkin: An old friend describes the horrific murder of his niece]( Journal columnist Mark Patinkin hadn't talked to his friend since high school. They reconnected over a story of terrible loss in Israel. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Love where you work? Get your organization awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY. Participation is easy. [NOMINATE NOW]( [NOMINATE NOW]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](