Manatee Spotted In RI Dies; Child Shot With BB Gun; More: PM Patch RI

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

This post features stories and information published during the last 24 hours.

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• Manatee Spotted In RI Waters Has Died, Officials Confirm: Manatees typically prefer warmer waters, like off the coast of Florida. But the sea mammal was recently spotted in Rhode Island waters.
• Woonsocket Man Accused Of Shooting Child With A BB Gun: A Woonsocket woman was also arrested after prosecutors say she failed to intervene in the child abuse.
• 8 Rhode Island Museums To Be Featured On PBS Series: The locally produced series offers a look behind the scenes at the efforts made by museum curators, historians, and preservationists.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.4B Saturday: Deadline For Tickets In RI
• Larceny; 4 Domestic Assault Charges: Cranston Police Arrest Log
• Voter Registration Deadline Approaching In Rhode Island
• RI's Richest Billionaire; Teen Boy Hit By 2 Cars; More: RI Top Stories
• RI Election 2023 Candidate Profile: Niyoka Powell For State Senate
• Woonsocket Man Charged With Child Molestation.

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