From a brand partner: Restaurants, home improvement stores and other businesses in the area offer discounts for those who serve.
Walmart will allow each child will have the chance to select one toy valued at $25 or less, and the police union is matching this.
The Blue Envelope aims to make interactions between local police and residents with autism and anxiety smoother and more supportive.
Also: Pedestrian hit by car; more bomb cyclone news; tap water deemed unsafe at a local school; a fire chief retires; best times to travel.
Also: See how likely a white Christmas is; man accused of accidentally shooting himself in bar fight arraigned; send us your holiday lights.
North Kingstown police put away their razors to help feed families this holiday season through the union's No Shave November fundraiser.
Also: URI employee dies after being hit by a car on campus; man wins $50,000 on a lottery ticket; police ID two men killed in one-car crash.
Rhode Island Lottery officials say the North Kingstown man will use the prize money to buy his wife a new car.
Also: RI State Police break ground on new public safety complex; assault at popular pub; excellent test scores; weekly weather forecast.
North Kingstown police say Julia McKay was found safe.
Bristol residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
State Rep. Julie Casimiro (D-North Kingstown, Exeter) delivered the $5,000 legislative grant to the North Kingstown Police Department.
Also: Human skeletal remains found at work site; whooping cough on the rise; ex-medical officer manager sentenced for stealing $600k; more.
Matthew Everett harnesses color to bring more energy and vibrancy into the world through art
Also: 63-year-old man hit by car, dies; thunderstorms possible four of the next five days; two meteor showers this week; more.
Also: Fire displaces 8 people; early fall weather outlook; teacher spotlights; Rhode Island State Police hiring; meteor shower coming.
Also: 1 dead in 1-195 crash; local girl scout earns Gold Award raising money for high school hammer throwing team; July 4th firework times.
Daphne Higginbottom​ received the award after completing her project​ "Healthier Animals."
Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Also: Local police honor guard presents colors at Red Sox game; boat fire spreads to two homes; Cranston school bond question on the ballot.
One of the ferrets is white with pink eyes and the other is brown and gray with blue-black eyes.
James Burke's prize was $50,000 more than usual because the Rhode Lottery added additional money for its 50th anniversary celebration.
Also: Store sells seven winning lottery tickets in one day; RI senior living communities named among best in U.S.; Navy chorus benefit show.
Residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.
Rhode Island residents are not living in the path of totality. But we won't miss out on the celestial sensation, either.
Also: Excessive alcohol deaths reported during pandemic; two pedestrians hit by car; adult Girl Scout volunteers offered reduced tuition.
All clothes, linens, and shoes donated at Cardi's Furniture stores will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island.
Also: A $20,000 RI Lottery winner; 2 men facing gun, cocaine charges; police looking for home break-in suspect; spring arriving early in RI.
Whether you can enjoy our natural satellite at peak illumination will depend on sky conditions in Rhode Island.
Someone won $1 million on a Powerball ticket in Wednesday's drawing, but the prize remains unclaimed, according to the Rhode Island Lottery.
Due to No Shave November's success, acting Police Chief John Urban agreed to a "Double Down December," to raise more money for charity.
Carolyn Bourgauthas has four puppies at home, so she said she will eventually use her lottery winnings to "enjoy life."
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Also: Woman accused of striking two children with car in hit-and-run crash; two from New York facing gun charges, one man faces DUI; more.
Nancy Armstrong of North Kingstown, was honored with the new Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Hall of Famer Award.
Also: Teen goes missing in Tiverton and may be in danger; woman dies after crashing into home; new hepatitis research on child cases; more.
Also: Dead man found inside home identified; when will weather allow gardening in Rhode Island; fun weekend events; summer camps; more.
Also: DUI charge with blood alcohol three times legal limit; two-alarm fire; nominate the next civic teacher of the year; cool houses; more.
Wickford was the only Rhode Island community to make the list.