N. Smithfield Might Rescind Nike Ban, Undercover Bust: Patch PM

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

North Smithfield Town Council Might Rescind Nike Ban Vote

Town Council President Beauregard, who objected to Kaepernick's kneeling when the national anthem game was played before NFL games, said he believes his opinion is being misrepresented and that it has nothing to do with race.

Glocester Man Hangs Fung Sign From Noose Outside His House

Candidate for governor Cranston Mayor Fung Tuesday told reporters displaying the sign in this way is disgusting.

Undercover Heroine Bust In East Providence

When Taveras was arrested, police said they found nine grams of heroine and/or fentanyl.

Video: Distracted Driver Crashes Into Emergency Scene

The cruiser's emergency lights were flashing when the crash occurred.

Celtics Co-Owner Pagliuca Buys $8.2 Million Home In Narragansett

Pagliuca said he had the chance to buy the vacation house he was renting.

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