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Phone Scams on the Rise in Rhode Island
Local and state officials have reported residents getting calls demanding payment over the phone.

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!
Local and state officials have reported residents getting calls demanding payment over the phone.

North Kingstown resident and Olympic gold medal-winning coach Rollin "Skip" Whyte has been named coach of the URI sailing team.
Eight Coventry residents were appointed between the two boards on Monday.
The 6-hour event is organized by the Washington County Coalition for Children and the South Kingstown School Department.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Narragansett and South Kingstown on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Coventry on Thursday, Aug. 22.
June 20, 1970 - August 10, 2013
Coventry is one of 25 Rhode Island communities that will benefit from the funding.
Check out the recent real estate transactions in the region.
Check out the recent real estate transactions in Coventry last week.
Joseph's funeral service will be held Wednesday morning, visiting hours Tuesday evening.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Coventry on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Narragansett and South Kingstown on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The North Kingstown resident is the first URI player to receive the honor.
August 5, 2013 - August 9, 2013
Board members say the SRICC is not opposed to the proposed high speed ferry run from Quonset to Block Island that has been the topic of much controversy recently.
Council members approved the following service contracts during their Aug. 19 meeting.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Coventry on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be in Narragansett and South Kingstown on Tuesday, Aug. 20.