Body Of Dog Washes Ashore; Cat Lounge Opening; More: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• Body Of 3rd Dog Washes Ashore On Barrington Beach: Reports: At this point, there are more questions than answers — but the Rhode Island Society of Prevention and Cruelty to Animals is on the case.
• Cat Lounge Opening In Coventry This Month: Mad Cats and More, located at 749 Tiogue Ave. in Coventry, is slated to open Saturday.
• Basil Product Sold At Trader Joe's Stores In RI Linked To Salmonella Outbreak: The contaminated basil was sold at Trader Joe's stores in several states, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Portsmouth Student Competing In National Poetry Contest In Washington, D.C.
• A Mix Of Sun, Clouds, And Rain: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
• Toddler Dies At RI Department Of Children, Youth, and Families
• Man Dead After Hopkinton Motorcycle Crash
• 46 Dogs Rescued From Pawtucket Home Available For Adoption
• Roger Williams University: With An Individualized Major, A Creative Visionary Navigates Interdisciplinary Frontiers
• MA Man Installs ATM Skimmers At Local Credit Unions: Cranston Police
• First American Woman To Sail Solo, Nonstop Around The World To Speak At Roger Williams On May 15
• Bristol Mom Released On Bail After Being Charged In Baby's Death
• Cranston Man Convicted On Child Pornography Charges A 5th Time
• Roger Williams Students Partner With JSTRI For Hands-On Evidence Recovery Training
• Providence Area Renters Are Paying More For An Apartment Than A Year Ago: Report.

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