Dog Fighting, Fentanyl Ring Broken Up; RI's Top Baby Names: 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 Facing Dog-Fighting, Drug Charges: South Kingstown, RI State Police: Rhode Island State Police say they found seven dogs, nine guns, two large capacity feeding devices, and 112 grams of cocaine-fentanyl.
• 2022 Top Baby Names: RI Parents Love Liam, Charlotte, Amelia: Liam has been Rhode Island's most popular newborn boy name for three years in a row now.
• Providence Public Schools Honor 2023 Teacher Of The Year: Francesca Leclerc of Harrisville, RI, has been an educator for 32 years and a part of the PPSD for 25 years.

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• Smithfield Leaders Sign Commitment To Increase Out-Of-School Learning
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• Town Of South Kingstown: TOWN BUDGET REFERENDUM
• The Banisters of Rhode Island during the American Revolution Lecture
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