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The Mount Hope Bridge will close to all traffic from August 14 at 7 p.m. until August 18 at 5 a.m. for resurfacing work. Drivers must seek alternate routes, including Route 24 and I-195, as the closure affects emergency vehicles and public transit.
The Rhode Island Lottery announced winning numbers for various draw games on August 13, 2025, including Powerball and Lucky For Life. Players can claim prizes under $600 at any lottery retailer, while larger winnings must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters. Drawings occur on specific days and times for each game.
Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various games drawn on August 12, 2025. Players can claim prizes under $600 at retail locations, while larger winnings must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. Drawings occur regularly for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, and other games.
Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games on August 11, 2025. The Powerball winning numbers were 06-16-33-40-62, with a Powerball of 02. Winners can claim prizes at designated lottery retailers or at Lottery Headquarters, depending on the amount.
The Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games on August 10, 2025. Notable results include Lucky For Life numbers 06-11-25-40-46 with a Lucky Ball of 07, and Wild Money numbers 08-10-16-18-30 with an Extra of 06. Players can claim prizes at retail locations or Lottery Headquarters based on the prize amount.
Authorities investigate an unidentified body that washed ashore at Head’s Beach in Jamestown on Sunday morning. A swimmer reported the discovery at 7:35 a.m., prompting a multi-agency investigation involving state police and the U.S. Coast Guard.
M. Night Shyamalan completed principal photography for his film "Remain" at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island, from August 7 to 9. The supernatural romantic thriller stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor, and Ashley Walters, with a theatrical release scheduled for October 23, 2026. Filming followed a previous shoot at Goddard Memorial State Park.
Rhode Island Lottery announced winning numbers for various draw games on August 9, 2025. Notable winners included Powerball numbers 07-14-23-24-60 with a Powerball of 14 and a Power Play of 2. Players can claim prizes under $600 at retailers, while larger amounts must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters.
Publishers Weekly revealed details about the plot of "Remain," a novel coauthored by director M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks. The story follows architect Tate Donovan, who believes he encounters a ghost while grieving his sister's death. The novel will be published on October 14, 2025, a year before the movie's release.
The Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various games on August 8, 2025. Mega Millions numbers included 02-06-08-14-49 with a Mega Ball of 12. Players can claim prizes under $600 at retailers, while larger prizes must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters.