State To Take Over Providence Schools: Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

RI Dept. Of Education To Take Over Troubled Providence Schools

Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green released her final Order of Control and Reconstitution, which will go into effect on November 1.

East Providence Man Accused Of Running Vacation Scam

Anthony DeBarros, 57, is accused of taking $1,000 each from 58 people for a supposed trip to Aruba.

Narragansett Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies

This is the third confirmed case of rabies in the town since March, Narragansett Animal Control said.

Cranston Police ID Victim Of Weekend Motorcycle Crash

John A. Mattesini III, 34, lost control of his motorcycle on Pontiac Avenue late at night.