Top Dog, Cat Names; Foul Play Ruled Out In Motel Death: 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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• Here Are The Top Pet Names And Trends In Rhode Island, Boston Area: See the most popular dog and cat names and what's been trending for new names locally.
• No Foul Play Suspected In Woman's Death At North Kingstown Motel: The state medical examiner's office told North Kingstown police the 53-year-old woman's death was the result of a medical condition.
• South Kingstown Students Donate 1,400 Pounds Of Food In Fall Drive: Together, the students were able to donate that food to the Jonnycake Center for Hope in South Kingstown.

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

• RI Planet Fitness Gyms Collecting Gifts With Holiday Giving Trees
• How To Stop Holiday Package Thefts In Cranston
• Distributing Cocaine Near A School; DUIs: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At 2 Portsmouth Ponds
• Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At Carbuncle Pond In Coventry
• Strangulation; Car Tracking; Stalking: Newport Police Arrest Log.

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