Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Providence.
🏘️ Community
On Saturday, two Warwick children hosting a lemonade stand fundraiser for Rosemary’s Wish Kids received a supportive visit from local police, which brought extra cheer to their effort.
🎭 Culture
Rhode Island patriots Stephen Hopkins and William Ellery signed the Declaration of Independence nearly 250 years ago; Hopkins is buried at North Burial Ground (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily) and Ellery rests at the Common Burying Ground in Newport while Hopkins’s house on Hopkins St. is under restoration.
🏥 Health
Cumberland resident AJ Collette, now cancer-free after finishing radiation two weeks ago, completed his first Pan-Mass Challenge today to support cancer research at Dana-Farber (he plans to ride again next year to honor his late parents).
🏈 Sports
Lincoln beat Barrington by a 2 to 1 score on Aug.
1 at Varrato Field to win the state Little League championship. The team (first title since 2013) will face New York champion Port Washington on Aug. 8 at Breen Field in Bristol.
🎉 Providence Events
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Fish Fun(d) Gala for Woonasquatucket River's 25th Anniversary
5-8 p.m. — Farm Fresh Rhode Island — $55+ — Celebrate with music, food, and a costume contest while supporting local river conservation.
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