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Providence
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island native John Clarkin’s scuba diving trip in Aruba turned into an extended stay after FAA airspace restrictions led to multiple flight delays and soaring ticket prices. He advises travelers to save receipts for reimbursement as airlines work through the backlog. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ J.J. Abrams' film The Great Beyond, which was filmed under the working title (Ghostwriter) last August in Providence, stars Glenn Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Samuel L. Jackson and is now in post-production for a spring release. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A commission of education leaders recommended a new funding formula that would boost state aid by $590 million and adjust local spending requirements for districts including Newport. Governor McKee and House Speaker Shekarchi said they would review the proposal when the legislative session begins Tuesday. The Boston Globe
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ URI researchers have spent over a decade developing real-time mapping tools to help officials and residents prepare for severe weather today. Their systems, including CHAMP, StormTools, and MyCoast (which lets citizens share flood images), guide emergency management during storms. Rhode Island PBS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island native John Clarkin’s one-week scuba trip in Aruba was extended after flight delays followed the FAA’s lift of temporary airspace restrictions. He eventually rerouted through Miami while travel experts urged travelers to save receipts for reimbursement. 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Vincent Cleri’s 1991 catch of a 2,909-pound white shark remains the heaviest sportfish record in Rhode Island waters + the DEM now lists 37 record catches, including a tautog set last November near Newport. The Providence Journal
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Mojo Brookzz Comedy Show
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Comedy Connection — Tickets available — Enjoy the humor of Mojo Brookzz, a star on the We Them Ones Comedy Tour.
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Fight Life Pro Wrestling: Never Easy
3-6 p.m. — Lighthouse Skatepark — Snacks and drinks available — Enjoy an afternoon of live indy wrestling featuring top performers in a vibrant venue.
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Birdhouse Painting Workshop
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Knight Memorial Library — Reservations required — Create and paint your very own wooden birdhouse in this hands-on workshop.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30–5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic of storytelling with engaging sessions led by Ms. Carol.
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Read More, Learn More!
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — A delightful reading series designed to unlock the magic of stories with Ms. Carol.
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Alex Cohen Acoustic Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Basta Italian Restaurant — Reservations highly encouraged — Enjoy an eclectic acoustic mix of classics and originals from the ’50s to today.
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Providence Friars vs. Creighton Bluejays Basketball Game
6:30-8 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting NCAA basketball matchup featuring the Providence Friars taking on the Creighton Bluejays.
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Aurora Lake Painting Session
2-4:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while enjoying a drink with friends.
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Starlit Bottle Lamp Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Create your own bottle lamp while enjoying a drink in a relaxed studio setting.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech help in Spanish to empower the Hispanic community with digital skills.
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