2 RI Colleges Named Among Top 200 Nationwide: 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 24 hours.

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• 2 Rhode Island Colleges Among Top 200 In Nation: US News Rankings: U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Rhode Island schools.
• Newport Man Towing A Forklift Charged With DUI In South Kingstown: "Consuming alcohol or drugs and then towing heavy equipment is incredibly reckless," South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew Moynihan said.
• Driver Injured After Car Crashes Into Utility Pole In Portsmouth: The crash was so loud, residents living two miles away could hear it, Portsmouth fire officials say.

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

• Voter Registration Day: Deadlines For Voting In Nov. 7 RI Elections
• Ocean State Job Lot Ships Supplies For Hurricane Idalia Relief
• Tiverton Town Councilor, Former Firefighter Joseph Perry Dies
• Cozy Waterfront Cottage In Coventry Hits The Housing Market.

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