Dock death, Drug explosion, Heartwarming gesture, and More: East Bay top stories

Take a look back at some of the biggest stories from around the East Bay in the past week. Click on the headlines to read the full story.

Man dies after accident on Prudence Island Ferry dock

A man who fell nearly 30 feet while working on the Prudence Island Ferry Dock on Thames Street last Wednesday afternoon has died, Bristol Police have confirmed.

House explosion reveals alleged hashish lab

Two residents are facing multiple drug charges after an explosion and fire in their State Street home revealed the hashish lab they were running, according to Bristol Police.

VIDEO: In Warren, Hunter gets new wheels

They may look tough, but a group of laborers from Bristol’s CB Utility proved themselves to be a bunch of softies Tuesday when they boosted the spirits of a young Water Street man just when he really needed it.

Skimming device found inside Barrington bank's ATM

A technician located the small metal skimming device which captures bank card information from unsuspecting customers.

Warren union votes no confidence in Reitsma

Warren’s largest public employees union has cast a vote of no confidence in Warren Town Manager Jan Reitsma.

VIDEO: Runners and walkers flock to inaugural Mt. Hope Bridge Run

Rainy skies cleared in time to welcome a sold-out field of 850 runners and walkers for the first Mt. Hope Bridge 5K Saturday morning.

Ray Pat sleeps with the fishes

It was a sad end for a yacht said to have belonged to the late mob boss Raymond Patriarca.

State opens new bike link connecting East Bay to Blackstone

Gov. Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit officially opened segment 1A of the Blackstone River Bikeway in Providence on Thursday, creating a continuous bike path from Independence Park in Bristol to the Blackstone Valley corridor all the way to Woonsocket.

Is Barrington business getting burned by new law?

The owner of Ecig Shed on Maple Avenue said his business will be destroyed by the town council's new ordinance, which, in part, raises the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21.