Cranston, RI|News|
RI Passes Law To Help Adopt Research Animals
The animals can't just be euthanized after they're no longer needed, but the research institution must explore adoption options.
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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Portsmouth, RI|News|
Heat Ends Friday But Heavy Rain Starts
Heavy rain starting Friday morning, continuing until evening.
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Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish
The college president died on Thursday at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was 75.
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Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
South Kingstown Police ID Drowning Victim
The investigation did not indicate foul play.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
Johnston Firefighter Plays National Anthem
Local 1950 posted Dean Venticinque's electric guitar version of "The Star Spangled Banner" on the Facebook page.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
A Tiverton Officer Just Stopped These Drivers; Why The Smiles?
The police decided to hand out July 4 gift cards when they spotted good drivers, according to the department's Facebook post.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Fire Displaces Two Families: Red Cross
Seven people needed help.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
Narragansett Harbor Master, Coast Guard Rescue Nine Wednesday
A boat with five children started taking on water near Sand Hill Cove on Wednesday afternoon, the Coast Guard said.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
Heat Advisory For Providence & Kent Counties Until 8 PM: NWS
The National Weather Service is predicting rain, heavy at times, for Friday, but we have one more day of hot weather to get through first.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
Attempts Fail To Save Woman In Larkin Pond: WJAR-TV
A 78-year old woman died after rescuers attempted to save her.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown|News|
South Kingstown Police Make Narcotics Arrest
A Cranston man is facing charges.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Man Charged With Dealing Crack
A Cranston man is facing charges.
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Newport, RI|News|
Faced With Lawsuit, Newport Drops 'Black Ships' Name
For the first time in 35 years, Newport will not host the Black Ships Festival but will celebrate the Newport-Shimoda sister city connection
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Peabody's Beach In Middletown To Close: State Health
The beach is closed for swimming due to high bacteria counts.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Stepped Up RI State Police Patrols Nab Seven For Drunk Driving
More patrols are on the road during the holiday week, state police said, and they are looking for drunk drivers.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Last Day To Vote For Ruby: American Hero Dog Contest
Ruby's a finalist in the Search and Rescue category. She was at the RI SPCA until state police trained her in search and rescue.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Declared Candidates For Local Offices
Here are the lists of people running for town council and for school committee.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Potter League For Animals To Hold Fundraiser July 15
Yappy Hour is set for 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rock Cliff mansion in Newport.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Schmitty's Coming To Tiverton, Johnston & Barrington
The Weather Dog will be at the Tiverton Library on Wednesday, July 11. it's part of a tour of Rhode Island libraries.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
North Kingstown Water Restrictions Started July 1
Hand-watering of flowers and vegetable gardens is allowed anytime, but restrictions are place on use of sprinklers and irrigation systems.
Margo Sullivan, Patch Staff
