Rhode Island
Arson warning put out by federal agents to Massachusetts and Rhode Island churches after recent fires
FRANKLIN – Churches in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island are on high alert after federal agents have put out an arson warning to places of worship.
Rising arson incidents
This weekend, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is urging increased vigilance for houses of worship amid rising arson incidents.
“In repairing our church, everything is locked up,” said Father Bob Poitras of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin. Late last month, a fire was set inside the church’s sanctuary and while no one was hurt, there was extensive smoke damage. “Unfortunately, the main church though suffered heavy smoke damage and that’s going to be over $1 million in repair.”
The fire marshal said the fire at St. Mary’s was a case of arson and there is now a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever intentionally set the fire.
Increased security
The ATF is also warning houses of worship in Franklin, Kingston and Woonsocket, Rhode Island to enhance surveillance and security systems, restrict facility access and raise awareness among parishioners.
“I think very important, it’s something we had to obviously learn and go through the hard way but those warnings of securing your property, cameras, those kind of things, I’ve now come to see how important each and every part of those are,” said Poitras. He said church officials are in the process of making all the necessary changes and update protocols so everyone feels safe.
“Unfortunately, like moments we’re having this week, with baptisms and all kinds of important services going on in between, we have to lock everything down in between, we don’t leave things open anymore throughout the week,” said Poitras. “I think we took for granted in this parish, how comfortable our community is and how wonderful our community is. But it only takes that one issue, that one mistake and the next thing you know, you’re hurt.”
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 19, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 19 drawing
01-11-27-39-59, Mega Ball: 18
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 19 drawing
08-13-19-34-48, Lucky Ball: 14
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 19 drawing
Midday: 2-2-0-1
Evening: 1-2-9-9
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 19 drawing
05-25-28-33-37, Extra: 01
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
(WJAR) — About 20,000 Rhode Island Energy customers were without power on Friday afternoon.
Storm Team 10 issued a Weather Alert on Friday before of the strong storm system that was moving through the area.
That would include wind gusts and moments of heavy rain.
The Rhode Island power outage map reported that 14, 905 customers were without power.
The outages were all over the Rhode Island.
Some of the largest numbers were in the Valley neighborhood in Providence.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority issued a warning for the Newport Pell Bridge and the Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge.
In its warning, it said only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial busses were permitted to cross those bridges around Noon.
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 18, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 18 drawing
Midday: 1-4-0-0
Evening: 5-5-4-5
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 18 drawing
09-28-30-31-36, Extra: 21
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
- Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
- Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
- Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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