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Coronavirus Transmission Now 'High' In RI | Patch PM

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A week after the state moved from "moderate" to "substantial" transmission, Rhode Island moved to the highest level.
A week after the state moved from "moderate" to "substantial" transmission, Rhode Island moved to the highest level. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

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COVID-19 Transmission 'High' In Rhode Island: CDC

A week after the state moved from "moderate" to "substantial" transmission, Rhode Island moved to the highest level.


Coventry Woman Sentenced To 4 Years For Deadly 2017 Hit-And-Run

Shannon Holden, 27, pleaded no contest to allegations that she left the scene of a crash, resulting in death.

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Barrington Police Looking For Sexual Assault Suspect

Barrington police said the man pictured below sexually assaulted a woman on a RIPTA bus.


Rhode Island Gas Prices Rise To $3.04

Rhode Island is 13 cents lower than the national average price of $3.17 per gallon.

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