$500K Lottery Jackpot Claimed; A 'Doctor Shortage Crisis': PM Patch RI

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• Warwick Man Wins $500K On Lottery Ticket He Bought In Coventry: The winner said he'd like to share some of the prize with family, especially his brother, who has a baby on the way in the next few months.
• How The Doctor Shortage Crisis In Rhode Island Compares To Other States: The United States has been battling a doctor shortage for a few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how big the problem is. Medical institutions have been warning that there could be a shortage of up to 124,000 primary care physicians and specialty care doctors nationwide within a decade, according to research by the Association of American Medical Colleges. See how the shortage in Rhode Island compares to other states.
• Coventry Man Caught With 3 Illegally-Owned Guns: RI State Police: RI State police say Joseph Michael DaSilva, 47, was caught with a pistol, shotgun and a semi-automatic pistol. All three guns were loaded.

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