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Escaped from Rocky Point zoo, these monkeys ran wild in Warwick for years
WARWICK – When it comes to monkeys escaping from zoos, few breakouts can match the amazing story of what happened at Rocky Point amusement park in 1937. With monkeys on the loose in Warwick for more than a few days, the escape couldn't help but generate headlines and go down in the history books while tugging at a few heartstrings and striking fear in some along the way. ...
Church bells and Hollywood cameras: ‘Ella McCay’ films in Cranston church
CRANSTON – When crews filming the Hollywood movie "Ella McCay" shut down a Pawtucket neighborhood on Monday, it was not the first time the production moved into the Providence suburbs. Less than a week earlier, Twentieth Century Studios filmed scenes at Cranston's Woodridge Congregational Church, according to members of...
11 rescued dogs ready to find their forever homes
Eleven of the 46 dogs that were rescued from a Pawtucket home earlier in April are now available for adoption. The Potter League for Animals says the dogs are getting spayed and neutered this week before they can find their forever home.
Hollywood comes to Pawtucket: 'Ella McCay' films in new location
PAWTUCKET – Excitement abounded Monday afternoon on Glenwood Avenue as movie crews took over the street to film scenes for "Ella McCay," the production starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson and Emma Mackey. "I think it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing," said Ros Johnson, sitting on her front steps, watching moviemaking magic directly across the street. "I've never seen anything like this. I'd never expected this much hullabaloo. It's fascinating." ...
4 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Attleboro Convenience Store On Same Day
Canaan Fuels at 947 Newport Ave. in Attleboro sold four $100,000 winning lottery tickets Monday. The winning tickets were for the nightly "Mass Cash" drawing. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 23, 25, and 26. Players must correctly guess all five numbers to claim the $100,000 grand prize. The names...
May Breakfast season is back across RI. Where you can find the century-old tradition
The May Breakfast is a treasured Rhode Island tradition. They signal the start of spring, raise money and bring together communities. The first one was held in 1868 at Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church in Cranston. Park Place Congregational Church in Pawtucket served its first breakfast in 1882 and claimed its spot as the second oldest.
Music on the Hill’s 16th Chamber Music Festival
Music on the Hill will celebrate its sixteenth chamber music festival in the West Bay with seven concerts as summer begins. Concerts pair familiar works by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms with exciting new favorites. The ensemble of 20 artists includes musicians born and raised in Rhode Island. Tickets are just $30 in advance or at the door (cash/check only), and free for students. For information and tickets, visit www.musiconthehillri.org.
'Company' takes stage at Providence Performing Arts Center
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The award-winning musical "Company" is on stage at Providence Performing Arts Center this week. With Britney Coleman starring as Bobbie, Judy McLane playing Joanne, and Matt Rodin starring as Jamie, the musical comedy will be in Providence through Sunday. "Company" follows the story of Bobbie...
Emeril Lagasse seems to be eating his way through Massachusetts restaurants
The celebrity chef has been making stops at Mass. and Rhode Island eateries on an epic Portuguese food research trip for a new restaurant. Emeril knows where to do his homework when it comes to researching Portuguese food:. Back on his home turf, baby. Fall River’s own celebrity chef has...
The First F1 Arcade in the U.S. Slides Into the Seaport With Lobster Rolls and Caviar Service
Sip cocktails, slurp oysters, and crash (virtual) cars at the Seaport’s new F1 Arcade, which opens to the public this week. The vibe is arcade, but make it luxury: The menu includes a full-on seafood tower ($119), caviar service ($180), and a trio of mini lobster rolls ($39) which can be eaten in between turns behind the wheel at one of the arcade’s 69 full-motion vehicle simulators. This F1 Arcade is the first U.S. location for the London-based company, but far from its last — the team plans to open 30 locations across the country by the end of 2027, according to a press release on the opening.
Mass. State Lottery winner: 2nd $1M grand prize claimed in ‘Jaws’ game
The second $1 million grand prize has been claimed in the “Jaws”-themed scratch ticket game released by the Massachusetts State Lottery in March, less than a month after the first grand prize was claimed. The winning $1 million ticket was sold in Somerset from a shop called Old...
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