KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Castro scored 16 points as George Washington beat Rhode Island 75-67 on Wednesday night.
Castro shot 7 of 10 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line for the Revolutionaries (13-3, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Sean Hansen added 12 points while going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line while they also had five assists. Trey Autry went 4 of 8 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
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The Rams (12-3, 1-2) were led in scoring by Sebastian Thomas, who finished with 20 points, six rebounds and three steals. Quentin Diboundje added 14 points and seven rebounds for Rhode Island. Jaden House finished with 10 points.
George Washington entered halftime up 38-30. Castro paced the team in scoring in the first half with nine points. George Washington used a 12-2 second-half run to break a 61-61 tie and take the lead at 73-63 with 1:33 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Jacoi Hutchinson scored 10 second-half points.
George Washington plays Wednesday against Duquesne at home, and Rhode Island visits Richmond on Saturday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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Rhode Island residents earn more money per hour, on average, than workers in most other states, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The agency released state-by-state figures for average hourly earnings, along with average weekly pay and hours worked, for December 2025, showing an overall increase in New England from earlier in the year.
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In general, New England states had higher wages than those in the central U.S. and the South. But the state where people make the most per hour isn’t in New England.
Here are the average hourly earnings for Rhode Island residents and how they compare to other states.
What is the average hourly pay in Rhode Island?
On average, Ocean Staters earn $37.89 per hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This figure, which is not seasonally adjusted, is up from $36.38 in June 2025.
That translates to an average weekly pay of $1,269.32, compared with $1,229.64 in June 2025.
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Rhode Island ranks 12th among states – and 13th overall when Washington, D.C. is included – for average hourly pay.
How many hours per week do people in Rhode Island work?
On average, Rhode Island residents work 33.5 hours per week, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down slightly from 33.8 hours in June 2025.
How does Rhode Island compare to other New England states?
Rhode Island is the third-highest-earning state in New England. Here’s what the other states earn, as of December 2025:
Massachusetts: $42.90 (Up $0.90 from $42.00 in June 2025)
Connecticut: $39.97 (Up $0.99 from $38.98 in June 2025)
Rhode Island: $37.89 (Up $1.51 from $36.38 in June 2025)
New Hampshire: $35.73 (Up $0.55 from $35.18 in June 2025)
Vermont: $35.76 (Up $0.97 from $34.79 in June 2025)
Maine: $33.34 (Up $0.91 from $32.43 in June 2025)
Where do people earn the most per hour?
Employees in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., earn the most money with an average hourly pay of $57.10 per hour. This is $19.21 per hour more than what workers in Rhode Island make.
The state with the second-highest hourly earnings is Washington, on the West Coast, with $43.53. This is $5.64 per hour more than what workers in Rhode Island make.
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What state earns the least per hour?
Mississippi lands in last place for earnings per hour. Average hourly earnings in this southern state are $27.91.
It’s New England’s largest indoor public garden and this spring it’ll once again be teeming with fairies.
The Fairy Garden Days return to the Roger Williams Park Botanical Garden this April with hundreds of handmade fairy houses hidden throughout the Garden’s four greenhouses, plus special events and activities planned for kids every day.
Running from April 11-26, 2026, it’s a great day trip during school’s upcoming April vacation or a wonderful weekend adventure to enjoy an early taste of spring.
What Is Fairy Garden Days in Rhode Island?
This annual event has been one of my favorites since my daughters were babies—and we still go back every year.
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Artists young and old create elaborate fairy gardens depicting fanciful houses, entire schools or even relaxing health spas (cause fairies need a massage now and then too!). You never know what you’ll see or where you’ll find the gardens throughout the grounds.
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What Kids Can Do at Fairy Garden Days
Though if your young ones lose interest in the fairy gardens before you do, there are plenty of activities around the greenhouses too. Kids can get hands on at the texture table, create their own wand, pen letters to the fairies or write out wishes, which get released every Thursdays.
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Outside the greenhouses are a Japanese-style trail to wander, a rose maze to make your way through and an outdoor play area where the kids can let their imaginations run wild.
Meet the Goats Behind the Garden’s Cleanup Crew
Definitely don’t forget to stop by the goat house between greenhouses 1 and 2 to say hi to the three Nigerian Dwarf goats calling the Botanical Garden home. These three are an invasive plant removal team, helping to naturally rid the Garden grounds of unwanted plants.
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The goats will also celebrate their 9th birthdays during Fairy Garden Days, with a special celebration planned for them on Sunday, April 12 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Just one of the many special events planned throughout the Fairy Garden Days from April 11-26.
Special Events Happening During Fairy Garden Days
Various fairy visits and story times are planned over the two-week event, with face painting each Tuesday and Saturday and bubble shows every Friday. There will also be an animal encounter with Roger Williams Park Zoo on April 11, Greenhouse Jazz on Sunday, April 19, and a performance from the Toe Jam Puppet Band on closing day, April 26.
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With the incredibly snowy winter Southern New England has been through, we’re probably all looking forward to finally seeing the start of spring. You can get a jump on flower season by stepping inside the Roger Williams Botanical Garden this April for the return of Fairy Garden Days.
10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens Across the SouthCoast
When the season is right, there are several spectacular gardens around the SouthCoast that are blooming with rows and rows of beautiful flowers. Here are some of the most popular places to tiptoe through the tulips and so much more.
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See Inside Gorgeous Gardens Hidden Away in Little Compton
For nearly 50 years the grounds of Sakonnet Garden have been growing in what might be the most private garden along the coast.
On certain days, at certain times you can make a reservation to walk among the hundreds of flowers and plants growing in hidden “rooms” on the grounds, or take a sneak peek right now.
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Claude Monet created thousands of works of art over his decades as an artist. He traveled through Europe capturing gardens ,waterways, cathedrals and more. Now you can walk through the world Monet did and experience his artwork in a whole new way at Immersive Monet coming to Boston.
Here’s a taste of the artwork you could be surrounding yourself in.
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