RI Gas Prices Skyrocket To 7-Year High | Patch PM

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

Today's top story

Gas prices continue to skyrocket, reaching a seven-year-high of $3.26 per gallon, on average. With crude oil prices continuing to climb, drivers shouldn't expect relief any time soon, AAA Northeast warned.

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The leaves are finally changing in Rhode Island, with the greens of summer giving way to the colorful explosion of color that is fall. Where's your favorite place to enjoy the foliage in the Ocean State?

Monday's other headlines

• Rhode Island Confirms 6th West Nile Finding Of 2021: The positive sample came from a pool of mosquitos trapped in Glocester in late September.
• Mount Hope Farm To Celebrate 400 Years Since First Thanksgiving: The daylong celebration will celebrate the history and culture of the Pokanoket Nation, key figures in the 1621 feast.
• Rhode Island Confirms 6th West Nile Finding Of 2021: The positive sample came from a pool of mosquitos trapped in Glocester in late September.