Man Who Molested Child Gets 25-Year Prison Sentence: PM Patch RI

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• South Kingstown Man Gets 25-Year Prison Sentence For Molesting A Child: Prosecutors say the victim of Rudolph Bliss, 55, of South Kingstown, was under the age of 14.
• Newport Man Dies After Being Hit By Car While In Crosswalk: According to police, a 56-year-old Newport man struck the victim while they were crossing the street in a crosswalk on Broadway.
• 4 RI Counties Among the Healthiest Communities In America: U.S. News: Rhode Island was among the top three states for community levels health scores in the analysis, along with Iowa and New Hampshire.

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

• Roger Williams University Students Create Unique Vertical Oyster Gardens On The RWU Waterfront
• Town Of Narragansett: Update To Short-Term Rentals
• July Water Bills Delayed In Newport.

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