Another Bear Spotted in Rhode Island: Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Oh, Bother: Black Bear Spotted In Coventry Back Yard

This is the second bear spotted in a Rhode Island neighborhood this spring.

Coventry Schools To Cut Teachers, Programs Amid Budget Dispute

In a letter to the community, superintendent Craig Lewis said the district would be making "drastic reductions" to staff and programs.

Rhode Island Gas Prices Hold Steady For Second Week

For the first time in a long time, Rhode Island's average gas price is higher than the national average.

'We Need Your Energy And Passion': Sen. Reed To RWU Graduates

More than 1,000 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees were awarded during Roger Williams University's 2019 commencement weekend.