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RI Catholics Suspend Signs Of Peace, Shared Wine: Patch PM

Also: Fall River firefighter charged with soliciting minor for sex | Residents warned of 911 scam | more.

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

RI Catholic Churches Take Steps To Avoid Spreading Coronavirus

Parishes are asked to avoid exchanging the sign of peace, sharing wine chalices and other forms of contact between mass attendees.

Rhode Island Residents Warned Of 911 Scam

E-911 employees will never call residents unless it is a callback, Rhode Island's E-911 Director J. David Smith said.

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RISD Museum To Offer Free Admission Sundays

Visitors will be able to experience free events thanks to a partnership with Chase.

Johnston Police Identify Man Killed In Friday Night House Fire

Johnston police on Tuesday identified the man killed in a Carpenter Drive house fire as 45-year-old Vincent D'Amico.

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Rhode Island Named In The Top 10 States For Women

The Ocean State was ninth in the country overall in a new ranking from WalletHub.

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