Drug Overdoses Down; Dozens Of Stolen Goods Recovered: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• Drug Overdose Rates Down In Rhode Island, CDC Says In Report: In Rhode Island, 421 people died of overdose deaths in 2023, compared to 454 in 2022.
• Barrington Police Recover Items Stolen In Car Break-Ins: Barrington police say recovered items included sunglasses, gift cards, wallets, a phone, headphones, and an iPod.
• Bristol Buys 120 Acres Of Land From Brown University: Town officials say the land will be open for use by the public for hiking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• South Kingstown Police Launch Campaign To Promote A Safe Summer
• Newport Man Charged With Failing To Register As A Sex Offender
• Roger Williams University: Business Insights From Greece: MBA Graduates Share Lessons From International Crisis Management Program
• Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment 2025: What Rhode Island Residents Can Expect
• 3 DUI Charges Stem From Crashes; Assault: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Roger Williams University Graduates Encouraged To ‘Be Fearless' And To Always ‘Seek Knowledge'
• A Warmer Week And A Potentially Strong Thunderstorm: RI Weekly Weather
• Town Of Narragansett: Meal Program At The Narragansett Community Center.

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