Good morning, Providence.

NOAA Fisheries raised the bluefin tuna quota to 1,509.98 mt ww on Wed to benefit anglers with HMS permits, while the new Massachusetts Flounder Chef Council is featuring local flounder in restaurants until Sept.

30. Reports note strong bites on striped bass and bluefish off Block Island and Narragansett Bay.

Franklin McKinney, a Narragansett native and World War II pilot who went missing on a mission overseas, was brought home to be buried on Friday — his family gained closure after more than 80 years.

Yesterday, Brown University welcomed students for the new school year with crowds gathering near the Barus & Holley building and the Van Wickle Gates.

Visitors noticed flowers left from December 2025 that serve as a quiet reminder of past challenges.

Foliage maps predict southern New England trees will show fall colors starting during the week of Sept.

15 and reaching peak in parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut by the week of Oct. 13. Rhode Island leaves are expected to fade by the week of Oct. 27.

Savannah Bananas hosted a sold-out Banana Ball at Gillette Stadium Friday night, with star athletes like Patriots' David Andrews and Keith Urban joining the game.

Rhode Island native Armani Henderson, the only local on the team, added extra pride (heightening the unique local experience).

Bryant football will visit Stonehill tonight at 6 p.m. at W.B.

Mason Stadium as the Bulldogs aim to improve their play in the CAA after two difficult seasons; coach Chris Merritt expressed hope for better execution and roster depth in this game.

The URI football team opened its season with a 34-7 win at Merrimack on Friday, Aug.

28, and the Rams performed strongly despite missing their starting quarterback.