A North Kingstown man charged on Wednesday with participating in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol was released on bond and ordered to appear in federal court in Washington, D.C. next week.
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Second Rhode Islander charged in U.S. Capitol attack
Man convicted of possessing gun that injured juvenile
A Rhode Island resident previously convicted of bank robbery pleaded guilty Wednesday to being in possession of a gun that a juvenile used to accidentally shoot himself in the knee, federal prosecutors said.
Chief: Officer hit woman at abortion rally, should be fired
The chief of police in Rhode Island’s capital has recommended that a city officer charged with assaulting a woman during an abortion-rights protest should lose his job.
Rhode Island sets ambitious target for 100% renewable energy
Rhode Island’s governor signed legislation Wednesday setting the most ambitious target in the nation to require the state to be powered completely by renewable energy.
America’s scallop harvest projected to decline again in 2022
America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say.
Arts + Lifestyle
Chaka Khan, Ukraine tribute highlight Boston Pops show
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the July Fourth holiday this year will feature guest artist and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan as well as a performance of the Ukrainian national anthem, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday.
PHOTOS: PVDFest weekend in downtown Providence
A taste of New Orleans came to Providence Friday night as two musical mainstays from the Crescent City, Kermit Ruffins and the Rebirth Brass Band headlined the first night of PVDFest, the three-day festival of music and art, food and culture that is making a comeback after a COVID-enforced shutdown.
Fairview at Trinity Rep: Expect the Unexpected
Fairview runs through June 19 at Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at trinityrep.com or by calling 401.351.4242. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required.
Theatre By The Sea’s “Million Dollar Quartet” will Rock your Summer
Million Dollar Quartet runs through June 18 at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck. Tickets are available online at theatrebythesea.com or by calling 401.782.8587. Masks are encouraged but not required.
PHOTOS: The Who ‘Hits Back’ in Boston
Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who brought their “Hits Back” tour to Boston on May 18.
