Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
Good morning, Warwick.
Rhode Island Parrot Rescue saved 71 parrots from a barn in New Hampshire on Tuesday after the birds were attacked; the rescue moved them to Warwick for quarantine and care while volunteers work to find new homes (rescue officials confirmed the birds are safe).
Bath & Body Works shifted its focus by closing 92 mall stores worldwide last year and opening new non-mall outlets, including kiosks at local college bookstores; the company did not confirm any changes for its four Rhode Island stores — including the one at Warwick Mall —.
A new RIPEC report shows that Rhode Island's per capita income and disposable income rankings have slipped over the past decade.
The analysis highlights heavy reliance on government spending and healthcare as challenges for future growth.
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that would let bars stay open until 4 a.m. during the World Cup, with alcohol service ending at 3 a.m. on match days.
Businesses must apply for permit 14 days ahead, and local police plan extra staffing to help keep roads safe.
A bill to bar grocery chains from using restrictive covenants received unanimous support from the Senate Committee on Commerce on April 28 under Lt. Gov. Matos’ Fair Price Grocery Agenda — the measure aims to boost access in food deserts, with exceptions when a comparable store opens within a half-mile.
The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a North Smithfield raccoon as the seventh wild animal testing positive for rabies in Providence County after a April 24 alert.
Residents are advised to avoid wild animals — especially if acting erratically — and contact animal control immediately.
USA TODAY Sports' list of the top 10 Rhode Island high school boys basketball players was published April 29, highlighting local legends such as Ernie DiGregorio & Marvin Barnes who helped shape the state's basketball legacy.
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