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Police Officer, 2 Firefighters Injured In Crashes: PM Patch RI
Also: Pet adoptions at half-off; state Rep. launches re-election bid; repairs to pier in Newport coming; the weekend weather forecast.

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- South Kingstown Police Officer, 2 Others Injured In Crash: South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan says the officer was responding to an emergency call, when his cruiser was struck by a car.
- Police Searching For Minivan From Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 2 Coventry Firefighters: As the firefighters got out of their truck to respond to an emergency, a minivan slammed into the side of the fire engine, injuring two.
- Potter League Holding Dog Adoption Special In Middletown: Prospective pet parents can find their perfect furry companion at half-off the adoption fee.
Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:
- Repairs Coming To Elm Street Pier In Newport In Time For Summer: City Officials
- A Mix Of Rain, Sun, And Maybe A Thunderstorm: RI Weekend Weather
- Portsmouth State Rep. Terri Cortvriend Launches Re-Election Bid
- Town Of South Kingstown: Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station Closing For Juneteenth
- Reflections of an Inner Life: The Art of the Late Peter Strickman.
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