Cranston|News|
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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- Cranston, RI
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Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Offering Parents $400 Towards Summer Camp
Parents who register their child for the town's camp by June 25 will be eligible for the $400 reimbursement.
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Newport, RI|News|
West Warwick Man Accused Of Murder In Wife's Death | Patch PM
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Cranston|News|
RIPTA To Reopen Public Restrooms At Kennedy Plaza This Week
The facilities were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cranston|News|
Record-Low Inventory Keeps RI Real Estate Marking 'Searing Hot'
The median price for a home in Rhode Island went up 18 percent year-over-year to $365,000.
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Cranston|News|
Former RI DEM Director Lands New Job, With Familiar Boss
Janet Coit will be working under former-governor-turned-Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
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Newport, RI|News|
Celebrate Pride Month In Newport This Weekend
Newport Out is sponsoring a day of festivities on June 26.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
RI Weather: Humid, Unsettled Day Ahead Of Cooler Temps To Come
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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Cranston|News|
2 Fatal Crashes In Rhode Island In 2 Days | Patch PM
Also: East Bay lawmakers meet with RIDOT to discuss bridges | Tax credit payments available to RI parents.
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Richmond, RI|News|
Ashaway Man, 30, Killed In Rollover Crash On I-95
Kyle Lamphere, 30, of Ashaway was thrown from his vehicle in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
RIDOT, Lawmakers Work Towards East Bay Bike Path Solution
The department met with East Bay lawmakers to discuss a way forward for two closed bridges on the bike path.
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Cranston|News|
Road Work Expected To Cause Delays On Dean Parkway In Cranston
One-way traffic will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for seven days.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Cranston Man, 29, Killed In Coventry Motorcycle Crash
Raymond Chen died at the hospital, police said.
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Warwick, RI|News|
Body Of 11-Year-Old Girl Pulled From Water Off Conimicut Point
Efforts to find the missing swimmer continued overnight and throughout the morning.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Tiverton-Little Compton
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Portsmouth
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Cranston|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Cranston
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around South County.
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Coventry, RI|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Coventry
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Bristol-Warren
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Newport, RI|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Newport
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