Big Meth Bust; Shooting After Basketball Court Feud; More: PM Patch RI

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Posted Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 3:11 pm ET

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MA Man Admits To Trafficking Methamphetamine In Rhode Island: Peter Walkovich, 38, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, admitted he was caught in Cranston with 461 grams of crystal meth.
Providence Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 2017 Shooting: John Bldayac, 31, admits he shot a 32-year-old man after the victim got into an argument with Bldayac's brother on a basketball court.
12 Rhode Island High School Students Make 'Poetry Out Loud' Finals: This year's state champion gets a paid trip to compete in the national finals in Washington, D.C., $200 and $500 for their school's library.

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