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Rhode Island Senate Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
The vote marked the first time a recreational marijuana bill made it to the floor of either legislative body in Rhode Island.

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The vote marked the first time a recreational marijuana bill made it to the floor of either legislative body in Rhode Island.

Parents who register their child for the town's camp by June 25 will be eligible for the $400 reimbursement.
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The facilities were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The median price for a home in Rhode Island went up 18 percent year-over-year to $365,000.
Janet Coit will be working under former-governor-turned-Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Newport Out is sponsoring a day of festivities on June 26.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, ahead of a cool front that's expected to bring relief from the muggy weather.
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Kyle Lamphere, 30, of Ashaway was thrown from his vehicle in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.
The department met with East Bay lawmakers to discuss a way forward for two closed bridges on the bike path.
One-way traffic will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for seven days.
Raymond Chen died at the hospital, police said.
Efforts to find the missing swimmer continued overnight and throughout the morning.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.