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Crowded Beaches Stoke Coronavirus Concerns | Patch PM

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Gov. Gina Raimondo said she will be forced to close the state's beaches if crowding continues and the state sees a surge in coronavirus cases.
Gov. Gina Raimondo said she will be forced to close the state's beaches if crowding continues and the state sees a surge in coronavirus cases. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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Crowds Persist At Rhode Island Beaches: Raimondo

Large crowds gathered at Misquamicut beach, leading to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Rhode Island Releases Updated 'Crush COVID' App

The updated app has several new features added based on feedback from Rhode Island residents.

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Wrong-Way Coventry Driver Charged In Head-On Smithfield Crash

Smithfield police said a 22-year-old woman was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Thursday's crash.

Dunkin' Is Dippin' Out Of All Speedway Gas Stations

Dunkin' is closing 450 locations nationwide, all of which are located in Speedway gas stations.

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