3 RI Towns Among Best In U.S.; Battling Fire In The Snow: 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 during the past 24 hours.

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• 3 Rhode Island Communities Among Top 150 Small Towns In U.S.: Report: Family Destinations Guide recognized the highest ranking Rhode Island town for its sandy beaches and historic lighthouses. See what Ocean State communities made the cut.
• North Kingstown Firefighters Battle House Fire In Snowy Conditions: The snow created challenging conditions for North Kingstown firefighters Tuesday, but crews extinguished the flames in about 30 minutes.
• Wow House: 28 Edda Ave In Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Here's your chance to own a house on an island!
• RI School Closings, Distance Learning Days, Delays For Winter Storm: See what schools Monday and Tuesday's snowstorm forced to close in the Ocean State.
• Brown Grad Dies; Body Inside Portable Toilet: RI Top Stories For Feb.: See the top 25 most-read stories on RI Patch in February, including a Brown grad dying after finishing a marathon, snow, fires and more.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

• Options To Lower Electric Bills For Newport Residents Beginning In May
• Town Of Portsmouth: Rhode Island Broadband Initiative - Take The Speed Test And Survey
• Wow House: 132 Touisset Road In Warren, Rhode Island
• Wow House: 22 Elm Street In Newport, Rhode Island
• Parking Ban In Portsmouth Enacted For Winter Storm
• Parking Ban In Middletown Enacted For Winter Storm
• Parking Ban In Newport For Winter Storm, Trash Delay.