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Lawn Sign Turf Wars, Sex Offender Protests: Patch PM

Here are today's top headlines from the Rhode Island Patch Network.

Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Rhode Island Patch network:

Turf Wars: State Senate Candidate Accused Of Stealing Lawn Signs

Republican state senate candidate Scott Copley is accused of stealing signs from incumbent Sen. Leonidas Raptakis.

48 Grams Of Cocaine Seized By Cranston Police, Four Arrested

Police said three of the men were charged with trying to sell drugs at the bar. The bar's owner was also arrested, as police said he knew what was going on.

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Protests Continue: Sex Offender Under Police Guard

Protests have continued for a second day in a row. After a community meeting Wednesday, and an angry crowd marched to Gardner's new home chanting, "We want him out!"

Photo via Weymouth Police

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