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URI Community Mourns Loss Of Student: Patch PM

Also: East Providence police rally around ill officer | Water pipeline repairs planned | Tiverton launches camera registration program.

A University of Rhode Island student died following a crash on I-95.
A University of Rhode Island student died following a crash on I-95. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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URI Student Dies After I-95 Crash

22-year-old Erica Hopkins was a junior psychology major.

East Providence Police Rally Around Ill Officer

Detective Jose Taveira has been battling a serious illness and all thoughts and prayers are appreciated, the department said.

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Water Pipeline Repairs To Impact Traffic In East Providence

Construction will limit parking and truck access around the Silver Spring Golf Course.

Tiverton Police Launch Camera Registration Program

Residents and local businesses are asked to join the voluntary program to help Tiverton police investigate crimes.

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