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Defense Deals, Lottery Apps, and Tragedy | Providence News
Electric Boat just snagged a billion-dollar contract to build five Columbia-class and nine Virginia-class subs—big news for defense and shipbuilding. Meanwhile, Massachusetts’ lottery is going digital with a new mobile app for easier play. Rhode Island rolls out 39 new license plate readers, while Woonsocket police hunt a suspect tied to a July shooting. Rain showers linger today but clear for the weekend—plus, expect traffic jams at Newport Jazz Fest. And in a touching moment, a Bristol County corrections officer lost his life helping a stranded driver on I-95—his courage is being…
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