Daily Briefing: Top stories from The Providence Journal

Stay on top of everything happening this weekend. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Jan 28 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Welcome to The Providence Journal's weekend Daily Briefing. The full weekday Daily Briefing will return on Monday. Keep up with all the weekend's [top news here]( and find all the latest happenings in local [high school and college sports here](. Skip the paywall and subscribe to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest deal here](. TOP STORIES [Feds seek records on alleged fraud in Washington Bridge work, inspections]( [Westbound traffic backs up on I-195 while preparing to merge into temporary bypass lanes on the eastbound side of the Washington Bridge.]( Federal agencies are investigating an allegation of "false claims for payment" and "false statements in support of such payments" related to the bridge. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [One of the buildings at the Echo Valley Apartments in West Warwick with new rooftop solar panels.]( [New program will help low income RIers lower their electric bill with solar]( A new state program that's believed to be the first of its kind in the nation would lower costs of solar leases for low-income Rhode Islanders. [READ MORE]( [This map shows new ramps that will be built connecting I-95 and Rt. 4 using an $81m federal grant announced on Jan. 24, 2024]( [How RI will use $81M federal grant to better connect I-95 and Rt. 4]( When complete, the project will allow drivers to get from I-95 and Rt. 4 without getting off the highway. [READ MORE]( [This rendering shows what the former Carmelite monastery property on Watson Avenue would look like if plans for senior housing are approved.]( [Could Barrington's Carmelite monastery become senior 'cottages'?]( Barrington wants a developer to takes its extensive plans for senior housing at the former Carmelite monastery, and make them a reality. [READ MORE]( [A Block Island ferry pulls into Galilee. A disturbance on a ferry returning from Block Island Monday night led to the arrest of seven people.]( [How Amazon upended Block Island package delivery – and will fix it]( For about two weeks, islanders have descended on the tiny post office to get their Amazon deliveries, causing frustration all around. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( 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](