Navy Vet Has 1-In-5 Chance At $1 Million; 2024 Gas Prices: 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 in the last 48 hours.

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• Navy Veteran From Newport Could Win $1 Million On New Year's Eve: Finton Wallace is one of five finalists who have the chance to win the $1 million grand prize on Dick Clark's New Year's television show.
• Margot The Dog Rescued After Becoming Stranded On Cumberland Island: Officials and "a few very helpful neighbors" worked to save Margot and bring her back to land, Cumberland/Lincoln Animal Control said.
• RI Might See Lower Gas Prices In 2024: Here's Why: U.S. fuel prices reached record highs in 2022 due to COVID supply issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. But they're coming back down.

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

• North Kingstown Police Chief Retires After 35 Years On The Force
• Narragansett To Patrol For Impaired Drivers Before New Year
• $760M Powerball Jackpot Saturday; How Much Would RI Take In Taxes?
• Woman Stabs Former Roommate In Pawtucket After Tattoo Dispute: Reports
• Newport Police Hiring New Officers
• New Traffic Pattern On I-95; Bridge Jump To Evade Cops: RI Top Stories

Local New Year's Eve Event Listings

• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Providence
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Tiverton And Little Compton
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In North Kingstown
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Bristol And Warren
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Portsmouth
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Newport
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Narragansett-South Kingstown
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Coventry
• How To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 In Cranston.

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