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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.
M. Night Shyamalan filmed scenes for his new movie "Remain" in Bristol, Rhode Island, attracting locals and visitors alike on August 4. Many residents, including families and aspiring filmmakers, gathered to witness the process, with some even participating as extras. The filming at locations like Rockwell Park offered a unique behind-the-scenes experience for attendees.
M. Night Shyamalan filmed waterfront scenes for his upcoming movie "Remain" in Rockwell Park, Bristol, RI, on August 4. The shoot occurred before overnight filming at the Bristol Town Common. Local residents may experience brief disruptions due to the filming.
The Rhode Island Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games held on August 4, 2025. Powerball winners drew numbers 08-09-19-31-38, with a Powerball of 21. Players can claim prizes under $600 at any retail location, while larger winnings must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will cause unhealthy air quality in Providence starting Monday, August 4, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Residents, especially those with respiratory conditions, should limit outdoor activities and wear N95 masks to reduce exposure. The DEM advises monitoring air quality through the AirNow app and its air quality forecast page.
Newport Creamery will vacate its Cranston restaurant by December 2026 after the mall declined to renew its lease. Meanwhile, a federal judge dismissed a gun-rights lawsuit challenging Rhode Island's permit system. Additionally, M. Night Shyamalan filmed scenes for "Remain" in Bristol, attracting local crowds.
A 47-year-old diver from Westerly, Joel Trebisacci, died after being found unresponsive at the Stonington Town Fishing Dock on August 2. Emergency responders administered CPR, but he was later pronounced dead at Westerly Hospital. The incident is under investigation by local and federal agencies.
M. Night Shyamalan's film "Remain" has relocated production from the Cranston Street Armory to the Dexter Training Ground in Providence. The supernatural romantic thriller, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor, follows an architect coping with his sister's death while exploring themes of love and family secrets. The film is set for release in October 2026, a year after the companion novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha amended the cash requirement for the Centurion Foundation's purchase of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from $80 million to $45 million, with an additional $35 million due within 90 days. The decision aims to address the hospitals' financial challenges while ensuring their future as non-profits.
Daniel Wilson, a 76-year-old New York county legislator, died in a plane crash on Block Island on July 30. The crash occurred after the plane attempted a landing following two passes at the runway, injuring two other passengers who are expected to recover. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board is underway.