Ex-RI Mayor Ends Presidential Bid, Leaves GOP: PM Patch RI

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• Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey Ends Presidential Bid, Leaves GOP: "The Republican Party has become a laughingstock," former Cranston Mayor Laffey said after ending his presidential bid and leaving the GOP.
• Pickleball Complex Opens In North Kingstown: The fastest growing sport in the U.S. now has a dedicated spot for play at Lil' Rhody Pickleball in North Kingstown.
• 3 Leaf-Peeping Road Trips In Rhode Island: When Foliage Peaks: Fall foliage is nearing peak brilliance in Rhode Island. See some places worth taking a trip to see the foliage.

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

• Man Arrested 4 Times In 1 Day: Newport Police Arrest Log
• Monday's Powerball Jackpot Grows To $1.55B: What To Know In RI
• Vehicle Fraud; Drug Charges; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2023: Where To Go In South Kingstown
• DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2023: Where To Go In Coventry
• Town Of Portsmouth: New Energy Aggregation Rates Start In November.

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