1 Step Closer To Ban On Foam Containers At Restaurants: PM Patch RI

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• Bill Banning Foam Containers At RI Restaurants Heads To McKee's Desk: The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Thursday voted in favor of a bill banning foam containers and plastic stirrers in restaurants. Having already passed the state senate, the bill now heads to Gov. Dan McKee's desk and awaits his signature.
• North Kingstown Contractor Sentenced For Defrauding Homeowners: Prosecutors say Francis Martin, 62, abandoned work on two homes in Narragansett and Exeter after cashing home insurance checks.
• Smithfield Man Caught With Stolen SUV, Illegal Gun: Attorney General: Prosecutors say convicted felon Michael Ranucci, 52, was caught with a semi-automatic pistol and an SUV stolen from Connecticut.

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