2 Crashes In 1 Town Within 1 Hour; Newport Flower Show: PM Patch RI

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Posted Wed, Apr 5, 2023 at 4:14 pm ET

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3 Hospitalized After 2 Crashes In Portsmouth Within 1 Hour: Portsmouth firefighters, police and other emergency officials were busy Tuesday morning, having to respond to two crashes within an hour, where three people were sent to the hospital. And during the second crash, a driver pulled up to emergency officials and said their passenger needed medial attention, fire officials said.
Tickets On Sale For 2023 Newport Flower Show: For the first time in a quarter century, the flower show will be held at Marble House, a Newport jewel built in 1892 and inspired by the Petit Trianon of Versailles.
Stop & Shop Opens Food Pantry At East Providence High School: To open the food pantry, Stop & Shop donated $25,000 to stock the shelves with food for East Providence students and their families.

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