Man Sentenced In One Of RI's Biggest Ever Fentanyl Seizures​: PM Patch RI

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• Cranston Man Sentenced In One Of RI's Biggest Ever Fentanyl Seizures: Jorge Pimentel, 36, of Cranston, was sentenced for leading a ring that sold fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.
• These Are The Top-Ranked Colleges In RI, Wall Street Journal Says: Five institution in Rhode Island are among the 500 best public and private colleges and universities in the country, new rankings say.
• Here Is How To Nominate A Providence Educator For Teacher Of The Year: Providence students, staff, families, and the community are invited not nominate a teacher who best exemplifies the profession.

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

• Roger Williams University Third Annual Real Estate Symposium Explores Industry Trends, Future Development
• 5 Counts Of Child Molestation; A DUI; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Rain And Cooler Temperatures On The Way: RI Weekend Weather Forecast.

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