Antimaskers Take Over School Committee Meeting | Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Today's top story

The North Kingstown school committee meeting abruptly ended Tuesday night after a crowd of anti-maskers took over the meeting, yelling at committee members and claiming medical and religious exemptions.

Police were eventually called after the some members of the group refused to mask up or leave.

Read the full story here.

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Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov Sabina Matos and other Providence leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the opening of The Beatrice, a new boutique hotel, in downtown Providence.

Wednesday's other headlines

• Coventry Woman Wins $20K From Instant Win Ticket: Joanne McGee told the Rhode Island Lottery that she plans to save the money for retirement.
• Warren Holding Trunk-Or-Treat Event Oct. 30: The town is looking for volunteers to help hand out candy at the family-friendly event
• Early, In-Person Voting Underway For Portsmouth Bonds: Voters can cast their ballots ahead of Election Day at the town hall, through Nov. 1.
• Rhode Island Kicks Off 2021 Flu Vaccine Campaign: Flu shots are recommended for all Rhode Islanders aged 6 months and older.