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RI Reaches First COVID-19 Vax Challenge Milestone | Patch PM

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Gov. Dan McKee called the initiative "a win-win for Rhode Island, our local nonprofits and the comminutes they serve."
Gov. Dan McKee called the initiative "a win-win for Rhode Island, our local nonprofits and the comminutes they serve." (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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Rhode Island Reaches First COVID-19 Vaccine Donation Milestone

The state reached the first marker of the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Fund, so 10 nonprofits received $10,000 donations.


Cranston Mother, 36, Charged After Toddler Nearly Drowns In Pool

Four young children were left under the care of their 11-year-old sister while their mother was smoking in the basement, police said.

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Bristol-Warren Schools Delay 1st Day For Jewish Holiday

School will now start on Sept. 8 and end June 17, to accommodate for Rosh Hoshanah.


Warwick Man Who Sexually Abused Michigan Teen Sentenced To Prison

Charles Morancey, 45, pleaded guilty to federal charges in 2019.

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