RI Among Worst States For Summer Road Trips, Study Says: 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 24 hours.

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• RI Is One Of The Worst States In The US For Summer Road Trips: Study: In fact, only one state ranked worse than Rhode Island, which came in at No. 49, according to WalletHub.
• Fisherman ID'd After Body Found On Shoreline In Middletown: Reports: Firefighters found the body near Pebble Beach around 6:15 p.m., reports say.
• RI State, Local Police Holding Backpack, School Supply Drive For Students: Donations will be accepted at any Rhode Island State Police barracks or Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses store.

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

• Newport Seeking Volunteers For Revenue Creation Committee
• Roger Williams University: Co-Lab Convenes Public Humanities Practitioners To Share Research, Stories About Race And Place
• Find Out How To Get A Free Tree For Your Yard In Bristol
• Teacher Spotlight: Kristen McCarthy Makes A Difference In Coventry
• Teacher Spotlight: Krista Taft Makes A Difference In Providence
• Felony Assault; A Crack Cocaine Charge; More; Cranston Police Log
• Town Of South Kingstown: Senior Services Welcomes New Bus Driver.

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