Liquor Store Robber Jailed; Newport Car Museum Goes Viral: PM Patch RI

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• Man Who Robbed Coventry Liquor Store Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence: Prosecutors say Raymond Silva, 56, was a disgruntled former employee of Bill's Package Store in Coventry and robbed it in retaliation.
• At Least One Tornado Confirmed To Have Hit MA, RI: NWS: Teams were sent to survey storm damage in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island to determine whether it was caused by a tornado.
• Newport Car Museum Goes Viral on TikTok, Brings New Visitors: Andrew Raudabaugh's TikTok video about the Newport Car Museum has about 1.8 million views. Museums officials say hundreds more now visit.
• Roger Williams Park Zoo Earns Prestigious Accreditation For 37th Year: Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of under 260 zoos and aquariums globally to have this distinction.
• What To Expect For More Weekend I-95 Lane Closures In Cranston: Travelers should expect delays and use alternate routes such as Route 10 and I-295 during the Wellington Avenue Bridge replacement project.

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• Tiverton Home With Private Beach Hits The Market
• Portsmouth Wow House: View The Sakonnet River From Your Back Deck.

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