Crime & Safety
Police Discover Body At Johnston Recycling Facility: Patch PM
Also: the flu is no longer widespread in Rhode Island, schools have "no right" to charge for field trips and more.
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Body Found At Johnston Recycling Facility
State Police are investigating after a body was found at Full Circle Recycling center Thursday morning.
Flu No Long Considered Widespread In Rhode Island
Department of Health officials say the flu is still present in the state and encourage those who have not been vaccinated to do so.
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RI Schools Have No Right To Charge For Field Trips: RIDE
Rhode Island's education commissioner said schools have no right under state law to charge students for field trips and extracurriculars.
Rhode Island Relaunches 'Recycle It RIght!' Campaign
The long-running recycling campaign has been rebooted in an effort to increase recycling and keep trash out of local waterways.
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