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Dolphin Rescued In Barrington Euthanized: Patch PM

Here are the latest headlines you might have missed from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

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A sick bittlenose dolphin was euthanized after being rescued from the water off of Barrington on Wednesday.
A sick bittlenose dolphin was euthanized after being rescued from the water off of Barrington on Wednesday. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images - File)

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Dolphin Found Stranded In Barrington Euthanized

Mystic Aquarium said the dolphin was very ill, suffering from serious respiratory distress and failing vital signs.

Newport Students Will Make Up Gas Outage Days

The last day of school in Newport has been moved to June 21 to account for the four days missed during January's gas outage.

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East Providence Becomes Latest RI Community To Ban Plastic Bags

The East Providence City Council approved the ban on Tuesday. It will take effect in six months.

Providence Murder Suspect Arrested In NYC

36-year-old Luis Santos was found murdered in his vehicle in the Elmwood section of the city on April 16.

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