Newport Pride Weekend, The Newport Flower Show, The Big Lebowski, Master & Commander, Taproot Brewing’s 5 year anniversary, and much more.
Governor Dan McKee signed legislation today to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024.
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Bodhi is here to make all of our lives a tad more fun. This young man is active, silly and just plain nice to look at.”
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Declaration forms must be submitted by 4 p.m. on June 30.
Both fleets are bumping up against areas of light winds as they push south
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