Mall Stores Closing + Severe Stomach Virus + Stressful Off-Ramp: RI Week In Review
By Joseph Hosey
Published on April 24, 2026.
The top ten stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week include the news of mall stores closing, severe stomach virus, tick-borne meat, and an off-rattening incident. Other notable topics included a woman charged with embezzlement and a man with the measles case in 2026.
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