Also: Man facing five child molestation charges; girl scout wins $10,000 scholarship; fixes coming to Coventry roads; a new Shake Shack. trib.al/Mm5bupx

Also: Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival approaching; Whether to worry about uptick in COVID-19 cases; weekend weather forecasts; more. trib.al/V1YRFN6

Look inside the most recently listed homes available in the Bristol-Warren area. trib.al/CtXPBfM

Community leaders are found in service and nonprofit groups, elected and appointed positions, and anywhere good things are happening. trib.al/UlZ5ONF

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/SOpxwgk

Mega Millions, drawn on Tuesday and Friday, has not been won since April; the one-time cash payout is expected to be $757M before taxes. trib.al/0xvxvrC

Looking for a home in the Bristol-Warren area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/9hHDSS8

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Rhode Island households hold. trib.al/lKNfllf

The moon won’t interfere with the Perseids, known as one of the best meteor shows of the year — with between 50-100 shooting stars an hour. trib.al/NIcW9VW

FDA: Two illnesses requiring hospitalization have been reported among people Soft Serve On The Go Cups. trib.al/sesf3bC

A new analysis of federal data suggests Ocean State drivers are some of the worst in the nation. What do you think? trib.al/ldAl8vf

These pets are waiting for their forever home in Bristol-Warren area shelters. trib.al/QdNSDnV

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/ZNeHn39

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/JGbmUj1

Look inside the latest properties on the market in and around the Bristol-Warren area. trib.al/y7c3acj

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/GAvf3HX

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize our often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions. trib.al/O80h8XL

Fifty-three victim service providers graduated this week from the Rhode Island State Victim Assistance Academy. trib.al/onwBwR7

Also: Gov. McKee leading trade mission to the Dominican Republic; two win scholarships worth $320,000; man accused of molesting child; more. trib.al/yqCjP3j

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these upcoming events in and around Bristol-Warren. trib.al/lFqBlxN