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These Are The Fastest- Growing Communities In The State: PM Patch RI
Also: retired police officer celebrated for leaving local legacy; a cucumber recall over salmonella contamination; downed power lines; more.

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- These Are The Fastest-Growing Communities In RI, New Data Shows: See Rhode Island's five fastest growing cities and towns, according to U.S. Census Data.
- South Kingstown Police Lt. Craig Young Retires, See The Legacy He Left: "His contributions have shaped this department for the better, and he leaves behind a legacy we are proud of," Police Chief Moynihan said.
- Cucumbers Sold In RI Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination: Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:
- Downed Power Line Closes A Street In South Kingstown
- Roger Williams University: Communities Of Hope Selected For National Solutions Journalism Challenge
- A Rainy, Unseasonably Cold Few Days: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
- RI State Beach Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend
- These RI Grocery Stores Will Be Open On Memorial Day 2025
- RI Federal Prisoner Admits To Smuggling In Drugs
- In Roger Williams University's Blue Entrepreneurship Course, ‘The Drunken Tilapia' Aquaponics Startup Captures Pitch Prize
- COVID Vaccine Rule Changes Proposed: What To Know In Rhode Island
- Massive Fire Ravages Popular South Kingstown Restaurant
- Drug Charges; A DUI; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
- Town Of Narragansett: New Utility Billing System Being Used
- Newport Police, CRU Café Teaming Up For Summer Toy Drive
- This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In RI, Popular Food Website Says
- Roger Williams University: RWU Class Of 2025 Urged To Embrace Discomfort, Pursue Their Dreams And Careers With Purpose
- Ex-North Kingstown High Basketball Coach Acquitted Of Sex Crimes, Convicted Of Battery
- 2 People From RI Win Big Lottery Jackpots
- Town Of Narragansett: Fire Hydrants In Process Of Being Flushed.
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