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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Home Rescue brings abused and unwanted dogs from Arkansas to Providence where volunteers help them find safe homes using a truck that arrives every other Friday. The group has placed over 2,300 dogs since 2016 — its network of foster families and adoption events gives each pup a fresh start. The Providence Journal
- ➤ A dog rescued in Arkansas received medical treatment—losing a hind leg—and was adopted in Rhode Island. The Providence Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Rhode Island Lottery has updated Mega Millions—ticket prices rose from $2 to $5, the starting jackpot increased to $50 million from $20 million, and the game now uses 24 Mega Balls instead of 25. No one won last night’s drawing for a $43 million jackpot and the next drawing is set for Tuesday night with an estimated jackpot of $54 million. 10 WJAR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Providence police charged Michael Beauregard, 52, with assault with a deadly weapon and Don Campbell with simple assault after a fight on Camp Street at 7:55 p.m. Friday that began over a noise dispute and escalated when Campbell struck Beauregard with a weed whacker and Beauregard retaliated by hitting Campbell with a wrench — both men were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alec Baldwin will appear on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Rhode Island Comic Con 2025 with autograph photos costing between $120 and $140 and a professional photo opportunity available for $125. Other celebrities including Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll and Vincent D'Onofrio are set to join the event from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9. The Providence Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rhode Island judge reversed an award of $160,000 to Alan D. Sampson, who spent over three years in jail after a 2003 arrest that led to a wrongful conviction being overturned in 2010. The judge vacated the award on Tuesday after state officials planned to challenge his petition due to miscommunication with his attorney, and the government has 10 days to file a response. The Boston Globe
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Philip Chan explained that Rhode Island’s efforts cut fatal overdoses slightly from a 2022 peak of 436—he warned that federal funding cuts could hurt these programs and advised residents to carry Narcan to reverse overdoses. Go Local Prov
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Billy Donovan, a former standout guard at Providence College and coach who led Florida to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007, was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during the Final Four in San Antonio—an honor that cements his impact on the game. He will join other celebrated figures during Enshrinement Weekend on Sept. 5-6 in Springfield. The Providence Journal
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Annual Rhode Island Home Show
Various times — Rhode Island Convention Center — Admission fee varies — Explore Southern New England's largest home improvement showcase featuring gardens, energy solutions, and brewing innovations.
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Foolproof Friday Songwriter Series with J. Michael Graham
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Foolproof Brewing Company — Check for any applicable fees — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring J. Michael Graham and special guest performances.
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Flycatcher Live Concert
6-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $18 adv. / $22 dos — Experience live music from Flycatcher, Slow Joy, and Timelines in a vibrant venue.
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Violin River: Grateful Dead Tribute
1-4 p.m. — Alchemy — Free entry — Celebrate the music of The Grateful Dead and raise the good vibes with the Tribe.
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Create Your City
4-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Smith Hill Library — Free entry — Youth engage in city planning activities including public art and designing their ideal living space.
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Open Studio Makerspace Session
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Library — RSVP required — Explore creativity with independent projects using various makerspace equipment.
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Meet the Artists: Community Arts Spring Exhibition
6-7:30 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Mount Pleasant Library — Free entry — Engage in conversation with local artists showcasing spring exhibition artworks.
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ProvSlam Grand Slam Finals
7-10 p.m. — AS220's Empire Street Complex — $5-10 suggested donation — Witness the best poets compete for a spot on the 2025 Providence Poetry Slam Team.
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Get The Led Out Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Historic Park Theatre and Event Center — Prices from $39 to $69 — Experience Led Zeppelin's legacy live with the tribute band Get The Led Out, delivering an unforgettable performance.
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Bill Callahan Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the poetic sounds of Bill Callahan in an intimate setting.
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