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Newport Creamery must vacate its Garden City Center location by December 2026 after its lease was not renewed. Representative Charlene Lima criticized mall owner WS Development for displacing small businesses and announced plans to investigate potential tax breaks for the mall. The company is seeking a new location in Cranston while facing rising restaurant space costs.
Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for multiple draw games on August 6, 2025. Players can claim prizes under $600 at any retailer, while larger prizes must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. The article also outlines the options for cash or annuity payments for major jackpot winners.
M. Night Shyamalan filmed his supernatural romantic thriller "Remain" in Goddard Memorial State Park, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal. The overnight shoot took place on August 6-7, coinciding with the director's 55th birthday. The film is set for release on October 23, 2026, with a novel adaptation by Nicholas Sparks available for preorder.
Newport Creamery will close its Garden City Center location after 63 years due to a non-renewed lease. The restaurant plans to find a new site in Cranston while the closure date remains unspecified.
Rhode Island's minimum wage will rise from $15 to $17 by January 2027. An estimated 50,000 residents currently earn minimum wage, but the increase does not apply to tipped workers. The last wage hike occurred in January 2025, when the minimum wage reached $15.
Starting August 15, Route 2 in Cranston, Rhode Island, will be reduced to one lane in each direction due to the demolition of the Route 37 bridge. The lane restrictions are part of a $143 million bridge repair project and are expected to last until mid-November 2025. Drivers should prepare for lane shifts and narrowed merging areas.
The trailer for "Ella McCay," a film shot in Rhode Island, debuted on August 4, showcasing family dynamics through a star-studded cast including Emma Mackey and Jamie Lee Curtis. The movie, directed by James L. Brooks, is set to premiere in theaters on December 12. Key scenes were filmed at notable local landmarks such as the Rhode Island State House.
The Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games held on August 5, 2025. Mega Millions featured numbers 12-27-42-59-65 with a Mega Ball of 02, while Lucky For Life winners had numbers 17-27-32-37-39 and a Lucky Ball of 15. Players can claim prizes under $600 at any retailer, while larger winnings must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters.
Swimmers from Providence recreation centers participated in the annual city-wide swim meet held at the Madeline Rogers-Selim Recreation Center on August 5, 2025. This event showcases local talent and encourages community engagement in aquatic sports.
The Rhode Island Department of Health urges anyone who contacted a rabid bat found at Beavertail State Park to seek immediate medical advice. The bat tested positive for rabies after being found injured on July 30 and later euthanized. Rabies poses a fatal risk if untreated before symptoms develop.