Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
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🎭 Culture
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged after two years of dating when Swift announced it on Instagram on Aug.
26. The singer—known for her love of Rhode Island and her Westerly home—has not set wedding plans as locals wait to see if she will marry in the Ocean State.
Rhythm and Roots Festival will take place at Ninigret Park in Charlestown from August 29 to 31 with acts including Lettuce, Molly Tuttle, Griffin William Sherry, The Wood Brothers, and Trampled by Turtles.
The event will deliver funk, bluegrass, and folk sounds—highlighting a local tie as Lettuce's trumpet player Eric Bloom is from Bristol.
🏛️ Government
Beloved Judge Frank Caprio, known for handling traffic tickets with care on Caught in Providence, died last week and the Providence Journal is collecting memories of his impact as his public visiting hours will be held on Aug.
28 at the Rhode Island Convention Center—free parking is available at Providence Place mall—and his funeral will be held on Aug. 29.
Rhode Island leaders met at Revolution Wind’s logistics hub at Quonset Point to urge the federal government to reverse the stop work order that stranded a dozen millwrights and halted work on the nearly complete offshore project.
Gov. McKee warned that the decision, issued three days ago, could harm jobs and energy plans in the state—prompting calls for swift action.
🎉 Warwick Events
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Live Music: Kevin Herchen
6-9 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — Reservations recommended — Enjoy fantastic live music and stunning sunset views with Kevin Herchen.
Apple Festival 2025
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) — Free entry — Celebrate the flavors of autumn with delicious apple treats and family-friendly activities.
Live Music: Steve Anthony Performance
6-9 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes from Steve Anthony at Par & Tackle.
WCFA's 50th Anniversary End of Summer Social
5-8 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — Festive food, beverages, and live entertainment — Celebrate 50 years of creativity with great music and a silent auction.
West Warwick JV Volleyball Match Against Toll Gate
4:30 p.m. — 1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick, RI — Free entry — Cheer on the West Warwick JV volleyball team as they face off against Toll Gate in a spirited match.
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