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Was it the first annual July 4 fireworks; the 22 dogs surrendered to Coventry Animal Control, or a vice principal charged with a DUI?

Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
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Was it the first annual July 4 fireworks; the 22 dogs surrendered to Coventry Animal Control, or a vice principal charged with a DUI?

Last year, Liam was the most popular boy name in Rhode Island, and Charlotte was the most popular girl name. See how things changed in 2023.
East Providence police say the shooting happened at the Hull Street playground just after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
State officials say a key change will be moving Exit 38 about a mile south, closer to the Atwells Avenue overpass.
Applications to join the Coventry Police Department will be accepted through Feb. 12, 2024.
Joseph Darosa, 28, of Modesto, California, was caught with a suitcase containing 14 guns, after jumping from the Washington Bridge.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Providence.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Tiverton-L. Compton.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in North Kingstown.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Bristol and Warren.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Portsmouth.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Newport.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Narragansett and SK.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Cranston.
Whether you want to get outside or celebrate with a glass of champagne — maybe both — there are plenty of options in Coventry.
Former Cranston City Councilor Matthew Reilly has been accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl.
The lake is now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
The pond is now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.