RI Teen Honored As A 'Hero' At Celtics Game: 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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• Boston Celtics Honor Providence Teen As A 'Hero Among Us': Emilio Santana, 14, donates 24 inches of his hair and raises $1,500 to cover the cost of creating a wig for a child experiencing hair loss.
• Newport Man Sentenced For Killing Little Compton Man At House Party: Tyrese Poulsen, 22, of Newport, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing and killing Maximus Julian, 22, of Little Compton.
• RI's Best Elementary Schools Ranked In New Analysis: Three of the top 10 ranked elementary schools in Rhode Island were from the same town.

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

• Former Newport Police Lieutenant Former Newport Police Named Deputy City Manager
• 4 RI Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List
• Town Of Narragansett: See Public Hearings Scheduled Next Week
• Animal Sanctuary In Tiverton Gets $30K Grant For Farm Animal Nutrition
• A Drunken Moped Crash With A Baby; Best Nursing Homes: RI Top Stories
• Town Of Portsmouth: State-Mandated Full Revaluation Process
• Roger Williams University: Empowering A New Generation: GSB Workshop Sparks Inspiration Among Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Here’s How Much Your Thanksgiving Turkey Will Cost In Rhode Island
• Gun Charges; Tracking Cars; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Temperatures Rising Back Into The 60s: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
• Portsmouth Police Hope To Fill Cruisers With Christmas Presents.

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