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URI Study Asks If Good Romance Can Reduce Stroke Risks: PM Patch RI
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Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
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The following people were arrested by Cranston police between April 23 and April 27.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Prosecutors say Dusti Turner, 35, attacked a former roommate from behind at the bus stop at the corner of Dorrance and Weybosset streets.
Studies include if healthy romantic relationships can reduce stroke risks and a project that could help children better cope with ADHD.
Prosecutors say Cesar Garcia, 45, tried to get what he thought was a 14-year-old girl to meet him in Warwick for sex acts.
After graduation, Elizabeth D’Amelio said she plans to move to Baltimore and seek admission to the Maryland bar.
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between May 6 and Sunday.
The Providence man had been reported missing a month ago, according to Cranston police.
The Rhode Island Society of Prevention and Cruelty to Animals is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can help find who is responsible.
Town officials say the suspension is due to a vacant van driver position.
Also: Car slams into home/hair salon; the IRS might owe you money; body found in Pawtuxet River; man sentenced for raping a woman; more.
Spaces in the Newport edition include Bowen's Wharf, Del's Lemonade, La Forge Casino Restaurant, Firehouse Theater, and more.
Some 2,600 Rhode Island residents are owed money from the IRS, but time is running out to claim the cash.
James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.
Cranston police say a kayaker discovered the man's body in the water near Mill Street.
Girl scout Aoife Molly Blais of Smithfield, says she wanted to give books a second life and keep them out of landfills.
The victim of John Celico, 30, records audio from before and during the sexual assault, which took place at a South Kingstown home in 2022.
See the latest announcement from the Town of Portsmouth.
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