Coventry Top Cop Announces Retirement: Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM. Check out today's top headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Coventry Police Chief Announces Retirement

Colonel John MacDonald will step down after more than 25 years with the Coventry Police Department.

Rhode Island Gas Prices Drop 4 Cents

The average price for a gallon of gas is now $2.50 in Rhode Island.

East Providence Mayor Shares Vision For Grassy Plains Park

East Providence Major Bob DaSilva looks to clear up "misinformation" about plans for neglected park.

Rhode Island's resident students are well-represented in Fall 2019's Dean's List at the University of Rhode Island. Check out some of the town lists below.

Coventry Students Named In URI's 2019 Fall Dean's List

153 Coventry students were included among 6,000 fellow undergraduates in the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

Bristol-Warren Students Named In URI's 2019 Fall Dean's List

154 Coventry students were included among 6,000 fellow undergraduates in the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

Newport Students Named In URI's 2019 Fall Dean's List

39 Newport students were included among 6,000 fellow undergraduates in the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

South County Students Named In URI's 2019 Fall Dean's List

More than 300 students from southern Rhode Island were included among 6,000 fellow undergraduates in the Fall 2019 Dean's List.

Tiverton-LC Students Named In URI's 2019 Fall Dean's List

Nearly 50 students from Tiverton and Little Compton were included among 6,000 fellow undergraduates in the Fall 2019 Dean's List.