Johnston, RI|News|
No Foul Play In Water Death Thursday: Johnston Police
Rescuers recovered a person from the water in North Providence. Police wrapped up the investigation and concluded there was no foul play.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
- Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI
Margo Sullivan is the editor of the Rhode Island Patch. She has worked at news organizations in New England and in New York City for 20 years. Her favorite assignments (besides Patch, of course) were The Gabby Dog column, a pet column featuring her cats Asia and Charlie (because cats always get top billing) and her dogs Gabby, Lucky, Heather and Lollypop and an all too brief stint on the City Desk at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
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Smithfield, RI|News|
Medical Marijuana Case: Preliminary Injunction Stops Town From Enforcing New Ordinance
Superior Court Justice Richard Licht said the fact marijuana is illegal under federal law does not conflict with the state law.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Blue-Green Algae Strikes Again: State Health Department
The ooze has been spotted in Cranston, Tiverton and Providence.
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Newport, RI|News|
Feroce's Wyndham Estate Goes Out At Forclosure Sale Wednesday
The bank that held the $4.1 million mortgage took the property, according to news sources.
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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Log: Recent Arrests & Citations Sept. 25-28
Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log. The period covered is Sept. 25 to Sept. 28.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
So What Are Stink Bugs & How Do You Get Rid Of Them?
They're an invasive pest from Asia now found in 44 U.S. states, including Rhode Island. But a simple trick gets rid of them.
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Providence, RI|News|
38 Studios: Raimondo, AG's Office Spar Over Who's Hiding The Facts
Gov. Gina Raimondo blames the state attorney general for holding back records into the 38 Studios investigation. The AG's office blames her.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
Dangerous Narragansett Water Rescue: Woman Swept Off Rocks Near The Coast Guard House
A rescue swimmer made it to a woman swept off the rocks. Her condition is not yet known. She was conscious but suffering from hypothermia.
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Johnston, RI|News|
FBI Crime Statistics: How Did Your Town Rate?
Little Compton and Block Island had no violent crime in 2016.
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Newport, RI|News|
FBI Crime Statistics: How Did Newport Rate?
Newport had more violent crime than Warwick.
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Middletown, RI|News|
Madeline Grace Potts, Chariho Soccer And Lacrosse Player
Maddie Potts collapsed during a varsity soccer game at Chairho against the Middletown Islanders. She is being mourned by the community.
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Coventry, RI|News|
Penny, The Dog, Needs A Home: Coventry Police
Penny's been in need of a new home for two months, but she's needs a household with no children and no other pets.
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Newport, RI|News|
Third Arrest: Newport Counterfeit Merchandise Case
The investigation into the counterfeit Louis Vuitton and other high-end merchandise is continuing.
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Barrington, RI|News|
FBI Crime Statistics: How Did Barrington Rate?
Barrington was one of the safest places in Rhode Island in 2016 per the FBI's annual crime report. Four violent crimes were committed.
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Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Dog Story: Tiverton's Marine 14 Rescues Dog Stranded On The Rocks
A kayaker saw the dog and called the Tiverton Fire Department for help.
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Smithfield, RI|News|
Smithfield Fire Department Making Christmas Plans
The firefighters have a date for the All Lit Up parade, and they want everybody to be there.
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Newport, RI|News|
Tom Freeman Exhibit At War College: On Loan From National Museum of the U.S. Navy
Tom Freeman did not have formal art training but brought "strict adherence to the historical record" to his paintings.
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Newport, RI|News|
Day At The Beach: Photos
The waves sent spray into the air so with the fog, the sky looked like gauze. It was burning off by mid-afternoon.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
Strong Swimmer: 22-Year-Old Off Block Island Doesn't Need Water Rescue
The Coast Guard launched a rescue boat and helicopters. The man swam to shore on his own.
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Cranston, RI|News|
'Surf 'N Turf Bandits: Police Turn To Social Media For Tips
Police allege the three suspects were working as a team and stole food from the Dave's on Pontiac Avenue.
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