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The legislation aligns Rhode Island's tobacco laws with federal laws enacted in December 2019.
Under the new policy, both Rhode Island residents and visitors will be able to obtain a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus.
The winners will be honored at an award luncheon later this month.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Temperatures could climb as high as 75 degrees in the Providence metro area on Saturday.
Boats, trailers, and Bobcat excavators were also among the items stolen from businesses in four New England states.
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The exhibit will be displayed from Friday to July 18.
To avoid crowds and delays, beach goers are urged to purchase season and daily flex passes online or in advance.
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