Good morning, Providence.

Some Rhode Island travelers have faced flight delays after a U.S. operation affected routes in Aruba (Jason Konturas and his four kids were among those stranded) and had to adjust their plans.

They flew from Aruba to Orlando Monday and rented a van to Tampa for a Tuesday morning flight.

A water main broke Monday morning at Dorrance and Weybosset streets, leaving buildings along Weybosset from Memorial to Empire without water while Providence Water works on repairs amid minor basement flooding at a Bay Coast Bank branch.

A water main broke on Monday morning at Dorrance and Weybosset streets in downtown Providence, causing a temporary loss of water service for nearby buildings and flooding at a BayCoast Bank branch; crews are working to repair the break.

REGENT Craft is testing its fully electric seaglider on the water from Port of Davisville as part of its certification process with the US Coast Guard and International Maritime Organization + the vehicle will serve commercial and defense clients with deliveries expected in 2027.

Today at 5:30 p.m., the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education in Providence will consider a proposal to open a career technical high school — influential unions and construction trades worry it may affect local programs.

Former superintendent Victor Capellan is confident the council will back the plan.

Brown University launched Brown Ever True, a campus-wide healing and recovery initiative focused on mental health, psychological wellness, and safety as it prepares for the spring semester (including a planned memorial service for victims of the December attack).

The program will boost resources and expand support across campus.

New England Technical Academy is a proposed charter public high school funded like other charter institutions and designed to serve underserved students with open-enrollment career and technical education in IT, robotics, and health sciences.

If approved, it will complement existing programs to broaden career pathways.

Rhode Island Foundation President David Cicilline unveiled a plan to shift school funding costs to the state by basing city payments on property tax revenues + having the state cover special education, transportation, and maintenance expenses; lawmakers will review the proposal to ensure every student gets support.

Brown University has launched its campus recovery initiative that includes a planned memorial service later this month to honor two students killed in the Dec.-13 incident and has increased campus security and counseling services as the Barus and Holley engineering building remains closed until Jan.-20 for updates.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Trout Unlimited partner to collect whole Christmas trees free of decorations for trout habitat restoration using conifer revetments.

The collection takes place today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arcadia Check Station (Arcadia Management Area) near Route 165.

Providence Water worked on Monday to locate the source of a water main break near 74-78 Dorrance Street in downtown Providence — repairs will begin once the source is found.

South County Hospital required all workers, patients and visitors to wear masks starting Monday, Jan.

5 — a measure aimed at reducing the spread of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.

Monday, Jan. 5 saw Rhode Island high school basketball games that delivered close contests across divisions.

Cranston West rallied for a 54-50 win over Narragansett while East Providence, North Smithfield, and Coventry shined with key performances, including Brayden Martin's career-high 43 points, setting a competitive tone for the season.

Monday's high school basketball games produced close finishes with Cranston West rallying for a 54-50 win over Narragansett and East Providence edging North Kingstown 67-52.

Tuesday's schedule features boys and girls matchups at local venues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.