Across Rhode Island|News|
Rep. Amo Meets With Behavioral And Mental Health Leaders About Shutdown
Amo, D-RI, blamed the GOP for the causing a "health care crisis."
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Across Rhode Island|News|
University Of Rhode Island Releases Results Of 2024 Snap Campus Survey
A new survey launched Wednesday.
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Richmond, RI|News|
Westerly Reckless Driver Nabbed In Richmond: Cops
The Westerly man was arrested during a traffic stop, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
What Do Rhode Islanders Want More Than Anything? Survey Says: Outback Steakhouse
Rhode Island has not one of this popular chain's restaurants.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Riverside Woman Working In MA School Killed When Teen Kicked Her In Chest: DA
The teen was a student at a residential therapeutic school for youth and young adults, according to the DA's office.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Prescription Drug Take Back Day At Bristol Police Department
The event is Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Law Requires Universal Changing Stations In New Public Buildings
Lawmakers joined the governor for a ceremonial bill signing.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Ties For 2nd Hardest State To Cover Monthly Bills: Survey
Loan provider Advance America surveyed 3,002 families.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Islanders Don't Want Doctors Replaced By AI: Survey
Doctors were the top profession Rhode Islanders did not want to see replaced with Artificial Intelligence, according to a survey.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island MLK Holiday Commission Accepting Entries For Essay Contest
Four contest winners will be chosen.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Lawmakers Honored For Protecting Affordable Prescription Costs
The Rhode Island legislators were honored for the passage of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act this year.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Don't Drink Western Coventry Elementary School Water System Water: State
The level of manganese in the distribution system was higher than the health advisory limit, according to the Department of Health.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
24 Rhode Island Waterways to be Stocked with Trout
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is stocking the waterways with brook and rainbow trout.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across New Hampshire, NH|News|
CVS Taking Over 19 Rite Aid Stores, Prescriptions In NH
The deal to acquire select Rite Aid assets from the chain’s bankruptcy was announced by CVS in May.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Restaurant Celebrates Diwali With Special Prix Fixe Menu
The special menu starts Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Retired Providence Cop Sentenced To 7 Years For DUI Crash That Killed Woman On Tricycle
The woman was killed in a June 2024 crash.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Man Possessed Child Pornography: Cops
The man was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Central Falls Fugitive Forger Caught In Warwick: Cops
The Central Falls woman was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Connecticut Couple Caught Conspiring, Intending To Deliver Heroin: Cops
The Connecticut couple was arrested during a traffic stop, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Richmond, RI|News|
Woonsocket Woman Eluded Law, Still Got Caught: Cops
The Woonsocket woman drove recklessly, police said.
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