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Middletown Woman Wins $30K On Lottery Ticket She Bought In Newport

Rhode Island Lottery officials say the winner will use the money to pay bills.

NEWPORT, RI — A Middletown woman won $30,000 on a scratch ticket she bought in Newport, Rhode Island Lottery officials said Monday.

Lottery officials said the woman won playing the "Holiday Winnings 10X" instant ticket game. She purchased the winning ticket at Stop & Shop at 199 Connell Highway in Newport.

Lottery officials said the winner will use the money to pay bills.

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