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Providence Schools Getting A Facelift Before New Year: Patch PM

Also: Jamestown man completes island swim | Gas prices drop 2 cents | Volunteers needed for Woonsocket cemetery cleanup.

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

Providence Schools Holding Cleanups Before New School Year

Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence School board will be on hand to help with the cleanup projects at several city schools.

Jamestown Man Raises $54k With 23-Mile Swim

Ben Tuff swam around Jamestown to raise money for Clean Ocean Access.

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Rhode Island Gas Prices Drop 2 Cents

The average price per gallon is now $2.71.

Volunteers Needed To Clean Up Historic Woonsocket Cemetery

Wear long pants, sleeves, gloves and a hat and bring gardening equipment if you have it.

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