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Living Within A Mile Of RI Golf Courses Doubles Risk Of Parkinson's
The researchers found that living within one mile of a golf course more than doubles a person’s risk of this disease.

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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The researchers found that living within one mile of a golf course more than doubles a person’s risk of this disease.

The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16.
See which museums active military and their families can attend for free in Rhode Island.
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
It has been a while, but the popular Rhode Island hot wiener restaurant is back in action.
Also: Bill passes banning students having cellphones during the school day; lane shifts on I-95; a bridge closing for construction; more.
Garden City Center will host its first ever weekly farmers market in partnership with Rhode Island Night Market.
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Bill sponsor state Sen. Melissa Murray said she is worried about cellphones being a distraction in education.
Rhode Island transportation officials said the change is being made as part of the I-95 15 bridges project.
Detours are in place. Expect demolition noise and travel delays in the area.
From K-pop choreography to architectural sketches, senior Micah White credits Roger Williams University with helping him.
Also: Inflation drops to four-year low; woman accused of driving intoxicated with 5-year-old in the car; girl scout wins Gold Award; more.
One of the three firefighters went home with bragging rights, winning $20,000.
Emma Quigley receives the Gold Award after completing her project titled "Project Pollinators."
The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index report released Tuesday showed inflation was down 2.3 percent from a year ago.
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Feb. 10 and Feb. 14.
Portsmouth police say Christina Santos, 27, of Fall River, Massachusetts, showed signs of inebriation while driving with a child passenger.
The annual Student Achievement Awards honored undergrads, graduate, and law students for their continued dedication, leadership, more.