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VIDEO: Rhode Island fishermen catch great white shark in Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WJAR) — A group of Rhode Island fishermen had an unusual catch in Narragansett Wednesday morning. Aboard the Lady Frances, part of the Frances Fleet, a small great white shark bit Eric Willer's hook. "It really is a once in a lifetime thing," he said. "When I...
Animal Control, Hunter, Biologist Making Plan to Cull Coyotes
The Animal Control Division, under the auspices of the Middletown Police Department, has been putting together a multi-point plan to educate the public and to control and curtail the spread of coyotes in town. The department and town have been working hand-in-hand with biologists and the Rhode Island Department of...
‘The Great Elephant Migration’ Bids Newport Adieu
As the endearing exhibit of “The Great Elephant Migration” prepares to leave Newport and assume its long-planned itinerary across the country, the handsome herd of 100 hand-constructed pachyderms has become part of the town’s landscape. Stretching across the landscape of Newport icons such as Rough Point and...
Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds Have Landed in Bristol
The Big Beautiful Bamboo Birds exhibit at Blithewold Mansion is turning heads, combining artistry and advocacy with an all-time avian attraction!. Coined as the Myth Makers, international artistic duo Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein chose the Blithewold as home to six bamboo bird sculptures, each of which towers above visitors with whopping heights of up to thirty feet tall. The fleet of bamboo birds, made entirely of recycled materials, are nested across Blithewold’s sprawling acreage of gardens and groves.
Public parking at popular Narragansett state beach will close Aug. 19. What to know
NARRAGANSETT – Beachgoers have only a few days left to enjoy one of Rhode Island’s popular state beaches before it closes for the season. Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management announced Tuesday that parking at Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett will close Monday, Aug. 19, during weekdays, and swimming will be restricted to neighboring Scarborough North State Beach’s lifeguard area. ...
Matt Rife Now Calls Rhode Island Home After Massive Purchase
Welcome to the Ocean State, Matt Rife. The viral comedian recently shared on the Are You Garbage Podcast that he has planted some roots in Rhode Island. He purchased an impressive estate with lots of land, and from the sounds of it, he’s got some big plans for it.
50 years later, revisiting the impact of Newport’s ‘Monumenta’ on public art
This year is the 50th anniversary of Monumenta, a ground-breaking collection of outdoor sculptures by 40 different artists. Some of those names included Willem de Kooning, Christo, and Barbara Hepworth. It was an ambitious exhibit that didn’t get much attention from the art world at first, but it’s now recognized for its influence on large-scale public art. Morning host Luis Hernandez recently spoke with Jim Donahue, Curator of Historic Landscapes and Horticulture at Newport Mansions, which is hosting a symposium on Monumenta this Saturday.
Tautog are plentiful these days in RI waters. Here's how to get them in the boat.
Fishing for tautog (also called black fish) has been outstanding for the past four to five years. The fish have been abundant and quite large. This year, in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, from Aug. 1 to Oct. 14, the limit is three fish per person per day. On Oct. 15, the limit will jump to five fish/person/day and that will run till Dec. 31. Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, 21 inches or larger; the minimum...
A Local’s Ode to Solitro’s Bakery
Remember when we ate pastry and didn’t worry about cholesterol and carbohydrates? You went to the bakery and stocked up on danish and cinnamon nut horns without a care that your heart was happier with bran. Cupcakes and lemon squares were comfort food your mother stored on the cake plate in the kitchen for your after-school snacks. These confections, now deemed sinful, fueled my childhood, no doubt creating fat cells that linger deep in my adult cellulite. But who cares? Alongside the orange peel skin, I retain happy memories of the tasty treats reliably waiting at home, purchased at Solitro’s Bakery in Cranston.
Refurbished dog park, bigger, offers shade
It was a hot Aug. 1, but for once there was shade at the dog park. The occasion was the official opening of the refurbished park, a project that cost $110,000. Councilwoman Donna Travis used more than half of the $200,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds Mayor Frank Picozzi allocated to each council member for neighborhood renovations, improvements and community revitalization.
From Rum Day to Labor Day these fun food events will fill the last days of summer in RI
New rum drinks and a Rum Day pizza are just two of the food and drink events that will be held across Rhode Island between now and Labor Day Weekend. It's officially church festival season with this weekend all about Greek food in Pawtucket. Next weekend, Romanian food is featured in Woonsocket. ...
Coggeshall Farm Museum’s Reenactment Weekend – Bristol Expedition
Coggeshall Farm Museum is a living history museum that recreates life on a tenant farm in 1790s Rhode Island. The farm offers visitors a glimpse into early American rural life, focusing on sustainable agriculture and historical interpretation. This weekend celebrate the “The Bristol Expedition” – Revolutionary War Reenactment at Coggeshall...
“Wild Imagination” Exhibition Coming to Rosecliff
The intricate and evolving relationship between Americans and animals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries takes center stage in a new exhibition, “Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age,” set to open on Friday, August 30, at the historic Rosecliff mansion in Newport. Focusing...
Flowers Found on The Classic Coast
Just got that floral feeling. Think: Beautiful bouquets, lush greenhouses, curated shops, and fields of flowers. Classic. There is something for every floraphile here on The Classic Coast. Choose from a field of options; cut your own flower stems to bring home or if you do not have time to frolic, there are plenty of garden centers and nurseries that offer potted bundles to continue growing at home, farmers markets filled with blooms, and spots with pre-made bouquets and other floral options.
Saunas, Hot Tubs and more at New England Spas in Warwick, R.I.
In this segment of Studio10, host Ben DeCastro takes a visit to New England Spas in Warwick, R.I. to learn more about everything they have to offer. New England Spas brings relaxation to Rhode Island. In this segment, we learn from Scott Gendron of the Warwick location about everything they have to offer ranging from saunas, to swim spas, hot tubs and more! New England Spas offers complimentary site visits and offers suggestions on where is best to put a spa at someone’s home. They also offer water-care classes with information on how best to take care of your spa.
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