Clancy Trial, Asbestos Dorms, and Online Threats | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Closing arguments loom as the Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears its climax, with the prosecution wrapping up its case. Meanwhile, a Newport police officer was shot during a high-stakes chase on a stolen sailboat — a vessel that once belonged to a New Jersey marina owner who never thought his property would become the scene of such chaos. At Roger Williams University, freshmen are displaced after asbestos was found in their dorm, sparking anxiety among students and families. In Providence, a Central High School student was arrested for online threats, underscoring the growing challenge of…