Good morning, Providence.

On Aug. 21, 2026, a tractor trailer overturned in Narragansett spilling squid that locals dubbed Squidpocalypse.

DPW crews cleaned the road later while social media buzz spread globally + the incident joined other odd summer happenings.

Workers are assembling a large stage near Narragansett Beach for an upcoming mystery concert, & officials plan to release further details about the event soon.

Maroon 5 has been announced as the headliner for Joseph Healey's 60th birthday concert later today at his home on 129 Boston Neck Road at Narragansett Beach — the show begins around 8 p.m. with secure entry arranged by private security.

The National Security Commission held a meeting at Brown University on Aug.

17 to explore Rhode Island's biotechnology promise, where executive director Dov S. Zakheim highlighted the state’s collaborative research ecosystem. Commissioners toured labs & engaged with faculty to discuss advancing biotech innovation.

RIPTA has voted to design a new bus hub next to the Providence Train Station, replacing the Kennedy Plaza hub.

The $77 million project will use plans that exclude residential or commercial development and will see a design process that takes 18-24 months to complete.

On Aug. 21, a crane on Memorial Boulevard lifted a 10-foot by 20-foot FM sign onto the 10-story building bought in February at the corner of Memorial Boulevard & Francis Street.

IGT, now known as Brightstar, will remain in the building.