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Warwick Animal Control saves baby ducklings
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Warwick Animal Control are being praised today for stepping in to help save a pair of baby ducklings. With the help of Diaz Landscaping, crews saved seven ducklings out of a koi pond with a net. The ducklings were not able to escape the...
Summer striper fishing in RI: Get close to the action casting flies to big fish
Ask Ed Lombardo about the best striped bass he’s ever caught on a flyrod and you can almost hear the snapshots of moments clattering through his memory. The stories generally all start in the same place, with him wading through tide water pushing through a salt marsh or salt pond, and the fly at the end of his line descending with the current into a deep hole. ...
House panel backs smoke-free casino bill, fanning the flames of hope for next year
A push by progressive lawmakers to end the exemption from the state’s indoor smoking ban at Rhode Island’s two casinos briefly reignited at the start of the last night of the 2024 legislative session. That has sparked hope among public health advocates and casino workers that the momentum to make Bally’s Twin River Lincoln and […] The post House panel backs smoke-free casino bill, fanning the flames of hope for next year appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Four summer courses in RI to improve yourself and impress your friends
Most people think of summer as an opportunity to take a break and relax from work and school. But summer can also be an opportunity to improve yourself. Rhode Island offers a myriad of opportunities to learn a new skill – from astronomical tours of the stars to barista classes and do-it-yourself projects. These courses will help you improve yourself and, in the process, impress your friends.
Providence Children’s Museum to offer free admission on 47th anniversary
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Children’s Museum will be turning 47 and will celebrate the milestone with free admission on June 26. There will be a special birthday activity of party hat creation along with the regular museum exhibits. The free admission period will take place during...
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro
It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they collected a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery. They won the six-figure windfall by playing the $30 scratch-off game "Millions."The winner's name was not released. They bought the ticket at Brothers Liquor & Market…
Providence to open splash pads, water parks early due to extreme heat
(WJAR) — The city of Providence announced it will be opening splash pads and water parks two weeks early due to the extreme heat conditions expected in the coming days. The mayor’s office said the cooling centers will also be activated for residents to take shelter from the heat.
South County restaurants help raise funds for employees of TwoTen Oyster Bar
(WJAR) — South County restaurants came together to raise funds for the employees of TwoTen Oyster Bar after a fire earlier this month. The fire happened just as the busy season began. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the nearly 50 employees who suddenly lost their jobs...
RI native hosts ‘It’s OK to Ask Questions’
Hosted by Emmy Award winner/Executive Producer Matt Rodrigues, “It’s OK to Ask Questions”. showcases open and honest conversations with trailblazers in the LGBTQIA+ community, delivering candid dialogue where no topic is off limits. The mission of the series is to provide queer and heteronormative viewers with thoughtful information on numerous topics that may be unfamiliar or misunderstood. Matt joins The Rhode Show to share more about the series!
Fishing pier at Fort Wetherill State Park closed due to sinkholes. What to know.
JAMESTOWN – Sinkholes and a deteriorating bulkhead have prompted the state Department of Environmental Management to close a popular fishing pier at Fort Wetherill State Park to the public. The pier, located behind the Division of Marine Fisheries building at Fort Wetherill, was closed indefinitely on Friday. In a...
Theatre By the Sea Announces Monday Evening Concert Series
Raise the curtain! Theatre By The Sea (TBTS) owner and producer Bill Hanney announced the introduction of a 2024 summer concert series to be held on select Mondays this season, celebrating the company’s ninety-one years of business. Beginning on June 17, the all-new Monday Evening Concert Series will welcome...
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