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RI Lawmakers Hold Pajama Drive For Foster Kids | Patch PM

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Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, second from left, and Sen. Alana DiMario, second from right, delivering over 425 pairs of pajamas and other necessities to Foster Forward for Rhode Island’s foster children.
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, second from left, and Sen. Alana DiMario, second from right, delivering over 425 pairs of pajamas and other necessities to Foster Forward for Rhode Island’s foster children. (Rhode Island General Assembly )

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South County Lawmakers Collect 425 Pajama Sets For Foster Kids

Along with the pajamas, dozens of books were collected, along with duffel bags, gloves and mittens, pillows and toys.

RI Hotel Deals Extended To An Entire Month

After several "Hotel Weeks," Visit Rhode Island is offering deals throughout January 2022.

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2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines In Rhode Island

Before you send those gifts, know the 2021 shipping deadlines to make sure your gifts get to their destinations on time.

Reward Raised To $15K For Portsmouth Animal Cruelty Arrest

The reward is for information leading to an arrest in the case of two dogs found severely neglected on Thanksgiving morning.

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