Politics & Government
RI Lawmaker Looks To Crack Down on Porch Pirates: Patch PM
Also: URI police collect toys for kids in need | Newport organizations awarded grants | more.
Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. As we head into the last weekend before the holidays, take a look at today's latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network. Have a great weekend!
Proposed RI Law Would Crack Down On Porch Pirates
A North Providence lawmaker is calling for stiffer penalties for those convicted of stealing packages.
URI Police Officers Collect 3,000 Toys In Stuff-A-Cruiser Drive
The toys and other items will be distributed to families in need just in time for the holidays.
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2 Newport Organizations Share $40k In Grants From RI Foundation
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and The East Bay Community Action Program were awarded $40,000 in grant funding.
Shooter, Victims Of Westerly Shooting Identified: Report
Police have released the identities of the shooter along with the three victims: one who died and two others who were seriously injured.
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