Health & Fitness

EEE-Positive Mosquito Found On Block Island: Patch PM

Also: Newport Rep. named legislator of the year | Coventry senior center wins greenhouse grant | RISP holding vintage cruiser show.

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EEE-Positive Mosquito Found On Block Island

No other mosquitoes trapped in Rhode Island at the same time tested positive for the disease.

Newport Rep. Named Legislator Of The Year By Rural Jobs Coalition

Rep. Marvin Abney was recognized for his work in creating Economic Opportunity Zones in Rhode Island.

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$10k Grant To Build Greenhouse At Coventry Senior Center

All food grown in the garden will go to the Coventry Food Bank to help feed those in need.

Rhode Island State Police Holding Vintage Cruiser Show

Come see 39 antique police cruisers and 21 classic cars will be on display at the department's headquarters on September 22.

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