Providence City Councilman Convicted Of Embezzlement: Patch PM

Happy Monday, and welcome to Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the RHode Island Patch network.

Providence City Councilman Pleads No Contest To Embezzlement

Luis Aponte is required to resign from the council as part of his conviction.

It Was Easy Being Green: Kermit Rocks Newport Folk Festival

Everyone's favorite Muppet sang "The Rainbow Connection" and other classics to help close out the weekend-long festival.

Boat Sinks During Portsmouth Aquapalooza

Portsmouth police said another boater helped tow the sunken vessel to shore.

Rhode Island Gas Prices Down Another Penny

Gas prices in the ocean state are continuing to slowly decrease.