PROVIDENCE – With collection sites located throughout the state, United Way of Rhode Island is encouraging everyonemto participate in its annual Children’s Book Drive. The effort runs through May 25
Two cousins from Rhode Island have been hosting a book drive since November in memory of their cousin. Eighteen-year-old Patrick McPartlin, a senior at South Kingstown High School, and his cousin, 17-year-old Katie Villandry, a senior at Smithfield High School, have worked tremendously hard on their project. At the age of 10, they said their cousin, Emily Halloran Otrando of Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly. Katie Villandry and Patrick McPartlin with their cousin Emily. (Submitted Photo)