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Rhode Island Year In Review 2019: It's Good News!

Check out some of 2019's kindest, most heartwarming tales from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Warm your heart with some of the best stories of 2019.
Warm your heart with some of the best stories of 2019. (Patch)

Between now and New Years, Patch will be taking a look back at 2019 and recalling some of the biggest and best news stories from the year. If you're looking to smile, check out these heartwarming stories from around Rhode Island this year.


Community By The Cup: Autistic Man Grinds Way To Coffee Stardom

When Michael Coyne, who has autism, couldn't find opportunities, he decided to make his own by opening Red, White and Brew coffee shop.


'Be A Princess' Event To Help Coventry Cancer Victim

The March 3 event will let little girls be a princess for a day to benefit a Coventry girl suffering from a rare form of brain cancer.

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Brown University Student Offers Heartfelt Message On 'Jeopardy!'

"We love you, Alex!" Dhruv Gaur wrote during Final Jeopardy.


Community Rallies To Build Cranston Boy's Man Cave

The Rhode Island State Police and other members of the community came together Thursday to tell Travis that his wish is coming true.

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Barrington Little League: 'A Bunch Of Scrappers' Hoping For Glory

Manager Chris Promades said the boys have been "battling all season long."


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