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Hosting for the holidays this year or headed to a relative’s? Make sure to line up any necessary ingredients or spirits now — most stores in Rhode Island close on Christmas Day. But even with the best laid plans, an unexpected necessity can come up at the last minute.
In Rhode Island, many businesses can’t open on Christmas under state law. Some businesses, like gas stations, florists and pharmacies, are allowed to be open on restricted holidays.
But, even if a business is allowed to open on Christmas Day, it might opt to stay closed for the day, so it’s important to check a store’s holiday hours. Here’s which places around Rhode Island will be open on Dec. 25.
Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
Be sure to check your pantries now, because you won’t be able to head to a supermarket on Christmas Day for any missed ingredients.
Per state law, grocery stores can’t be open on Christmas Day. Whether it’s Market Basket, Whole Foods, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Stop & Shop or Trader Joe’s, your regular grocery store won’t be open, so you’ll have to go to a convenience store instead.
Are liquor stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
No, you’ll have to stock up on Christmas Eve. State law mandates liquor stores close on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A 2021 law allowed liquor stores to be on New Year’s Day.
Are gas stations and convenience stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
Yes, gas stations and convenient stores are among the few businesses that are allowed to be open on Christmas.
Hours vary by location, but the following stores will likely be open on Christmas:
- BP
- Cumberland Farms
- Exxon Mobil
- Irving Oil
- Neon Marketplace
- Season’s Corner Market
- Sunoco
- Sam’s Food Store
- Shell
- 7-Eleven
Are pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens open on Christmas Day?
Pharmacies, like convenience stores, can open on Christmas Day.
Some CVS locations may be closed, so be sure to check your local store’s hours.
Walgreens will be open on Christmas, the company said.
Will Dunkin, Starbucks be open on Christmas Day in RI?
Coffee drinkers looking for a morning cup of joe before opening presents can head to Dunkin or Starbucks on Christmas Day — they are allowed to open in Rhode Island.
However, many locations may close anyway or have reduced hours, so check respective locations.
Can restaurants open on Christmas in RI?
Restaurants are allowed to open on Christmas, but many opt to close to give employees the day off.
(WJAR) — Thirty-two years ago was the commissioning of a Navy submarine named after the Ocean State.
Maria Stephanos was on board the USS Rhode Island on July 9, 1994.
Rhode Island was the Navy’s 15th Trident class ballistic submarine.
It was commissioned in Newport and was the first to be christened in its namesake state.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — They come from all walks of life, including many professionals in the community, taking time out of their busy days to welcome students to school with enthusiasm and handshakes.
“We learn a lot of new handshakes, too,” Kobi Dennis said. “High-fives. Pounds with an explosion. We get a little bit of everything.”
It’s the Handshake Initiative, the brainchild of now Central Falls Police Chief Anthony Roberson.
Everybody can use some encouragement, and students in Rhode Island get that the minute they head toward the school building.
Initially, the students and parents didn’t know what to think.
“I was confused because I thought it was going to be a normal day,” said one student.
“Their parents were getting out of their cars trying to see what’s going on,” Reservoir Avenue School Principal Cynthia Torres said.
But now, they crave it.
“It makes me feel motivated,” another student said.
Dennis adds in an etiquette component.
“Teaching the kids how to shake hands, look one another in the eyes with a firm grip — girl or guy — firm grip and say ‘hello’ and introduce yourself, that’s part of the initiative as well,” Dennis said.
Providence school superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez said it sends a strong message.
“We hear you, we see you, and we’re here for you,” Montañez said.
Torres strategically uses them on standardized test days.
“They say, ‘I’m going to do really good today,’” she said.
“It makes me feel encouraged to do better in school,” a student said.
They’ve connected with thousands of students across Rhode Island.
“It’s about shaking hands and building relationships, but it’s also about letting young people know that there are professionals in the community cheering for them every single day,” Dennis said.
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A man was critically hurt in a stabbing in Providence on Tuesday, NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports.
Police were first called to Smith Street around 7 p.m. for the reported stabbing. They found the victim on Chalkstone Avenue.
He was taken to the hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The case remains under investigation and no arrests were announced.
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