AP-RI--Massachusetts and Rhode Island News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP Boston bureau at 617-357-8100 or 800-882-1407.

New England News Editor Bill Kole can be reached at 617-357-8100 or [email protected]. New England Photo Editor Bill Sikes is reachable at 617-357-8106 or [email protected].

For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org.

A reminder that this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories and digests will keep you up to date. All times are Eastern.

Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

TOP STORY

RIDE HAILING-BOSTON

Boston is expanding its use of designated ride-hailing locations to drop off and pick up riders. Mayor Marty Walsh announced Saturday the installation of three ride-hailing drop off zones in the city's booming South Boston Seaport. The goal is to improve safety while reducing traffic congestion. By Steve LeBlanc. SENT: 520 words.

IN BRIEF:

— PRISON HEALTH CARE AUDIT: The goal is to improve safety while reducing traffic congestion. SENT: 200 words.

— PARENTS' HOME-ARSON: A man who burned down his parents' Connecticut home as they battled in a bitter divorce case has avoided prison time in a plea deal that upset his father. SENT: 200 words.

— EDUCATION FUND: Rhode Island's education department says a fund has been created to accept donations to support public education in the state. SENT: 190 words.

— TWO SHOT DEAD: Framingham police are investigating the fatal shooting of two men shortly before 11:30 p.m. Friday on Second Street. SENT: 60 words.

SPORTS

HKN--BRUINS-ISLANDERS

NEW YORK - Anders Lee and the New York Islanders look for their third straight win as they host the Boston Bruins. The Islanders, back at Barclays Center for the first time in six weeks, are 4-0-1 at the Brooklyn arena. Boston is 7-3-1 in its last 11 on the road. By Vin A. Cherwoo. UPCOMING: 785 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. EST.

BKC--T25-MASSACHUSETTS-DAYTON

DAYTON, Ohio — No. 15 Dayton (13-2, 2-0 Atlantic 10) hosts UMass (7-8, 1-1). The Flyers haven't lost at UD Arena this season. By Joe Kay. Game starts at 12:30 p.m. With photos.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL:

Georgia Tech-Boston College

Binghamton-Massachusetts-Lowell

Holy Cross-Bucknell

Rhode Island-Virginia Commonwealth

Army-Boston University

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