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PHOTOS: Patch Welcomes ASA Students Back to School
Patch welcomed the 2012 Readers' Choice winners back to school.

Patch welcomed the 2012 Readers' Choice winners back to school.

The work will continue for several weeks in the beach area.
Send your snapshots of your kids in their first-day-of-school best.
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What is going on around Middletown:
The following arrest was reported by the Middletown Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
A brief standoff with police ended peacefully around 11 p.m. last night.
A public meeting will take place this evening to discuss the proposed wind turbine amendments. Can't make the meeting? Tell council your thoughts in the comments!
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Programs in Barrington, Chariho, Middletown, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Providence, Smithfield, Tiverton and Woonsocket are receiving federal grants to combat youth substance abuse.
A list of homes on the market with a price tag over $3 million:
According to a letter sent out from the Salve Regina University President, the driver was a university professor.
A motorcycle ride through Portsmouth will help raise money for fallen police officers. Civilians and officers are encouraged to participate in the event on Sept. 9.
Gas prices have climbed 22 cents this month across Rhode Island, and 32 cents nationwide. How will this impact holiday travel?
The next blue moon is not scheduled until summer of 2015.
Gas prices have climbed 22 cents this month across Rhode Island, and 32 cents nationwide. How will this impact holiday travel?