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UPDATE: 1 Adult, 1 Pet Injured in Wood Cove Drive Blaze
The fire that destroyed a multi-unit home on Johnson's Pond is said to have started in a clothes dryer.

Lauren is a Coventry native and graduate of the University of Rhode Island's Journalism program. Her love for journalism began when she was a sophomore at Coventry High School where she wrote for and edited the school's student paper; The Entry. She was also a disc jockey and music director at the school's FM radio station, 91.5 WCVY, for four years.
During her time at URI, Lauren took many different types of journalism courses, but focused mainly on print journalism. She spent the summer of 2010 interning at the Warwick Beacon as a reporter covering everything from budget cuts to high school events to the local cow farm.
Lauren is more than excited to be returning to her hometown as the editor of Coventry Patch and having the opportunity to cover news in Coventry the way it deserves to be covered!
The fire that destroyed a multi-unit home on Johnson's Pond is said to have started in a clothes dryer.

DEM invites Rhode Islanders to try free winter recreational activities in state parks during February school vacation.
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19. Here are five things you need to know:
Monday, Feb. 18 is Presidents Day. See what is closed in Coventry in observance of the federal holiday.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/.
Carpentry students built a structure that demonstrates improved building techniques used to prevent damage from storm events.
Updates to the 2012-2013 school calendar and state school funding were also discussed.
Janelle Boucher completed the "Bells & Belltowers" as part of her undergraduate career at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Nunes, Tanzi take creative approach to economic development with winery, brewery bill.
Coventry Rep. Jared Nunes has co-sponsored the tax incentive bill.
Each week, Coventry Patch lists Open Houses in our town and the surrounding area. Check out what's on the market.
Here are a few oh-my-gosh police items from the around Rhode Island.
Coventry Police officers were honored at a ceremony during a recent Town Council meeting.
Special Master Richard Land will begin planning for a possible liquidation, but will simultaneously work on a new, updated budget to present to taxpayers. Central Coventry residents will also be required to pay the first three quarters of this year
The following arrest information was supplied by the Coventry Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
A comprehensive list of options to kick start your weekend planning.
After a 3-hour hearing on Thursday, Judge Brian Stern moved to allow CCFD and Town officials a final opportunity to suggest a plan that may save the fire district from liquidation.
My fellow Patch editors perused the "awwdorable" photos submitted by Coventry couples and decided that Mr. and Mrs. Colwell deserved the top spot!
Just some tidbits about the most romantic day of the year!
Today is Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Here are five things you need to know: