Man Who Raped Woman At Motel 6 Convicted; More: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

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• Providence Man Convicted For Raping Woman At Warwick Hotel: Prosecutors proved Francisco Vazquez, 37, raped a friend at a Motel 6 in Warwick after a house party on March 6, 2021.
• More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug In RI; CDC Probe Continues: The CDC and Rhode Island health officials are monitoring intestinal infections caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
• RI State, Local Police Holding Backpack, School Supply Drive For Kids: Donations will be accepted at any Rhode Island State Police barracks or Cardi's Furniture & Mattresses store.

Here are some other posts readers may have missed:

• 1 Hospitalized After Crash On Route 1 In South Kingstown
• Hit-And-Run Crash; DUI Charge After Crash: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Narragansett Victorian Home Built By Famous Boston Architect Available
• House With Pool, 3 Lots Hits Market In Cranston
• Fully Renovated Coventry Ranch Hits Market For Less Than $390K.

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