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The Oliver Hazard Perry at sea. Photo courtesy of the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society.
Journey to the past this May for a reenactment and celebration of the Bristol Raids, two Revolutionary-era incidents that occurred in our very own Bristol, Rhode Island. People of all ages are invited to join for a weekend of reenactments, tours and festivities from May 16–18.
The weekend will also feature the tall ship “Oliver Hazard Perry,” the first ocean-going full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in more than 100 years, at the Herreshoff Marine Museum dock. Visitors can tour and even sail on the ship or enjoy other activities including event-related crafts and scientific demonstrations.
On Saturday, May 17, the first of two full-scale reenactments of the Bristol Raids will be in action by 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to watch and participate as members of the United Train of Artillery, the Kingston Reds, the HM Tenth Regiment of Foot in America, the 54th Regiment of Foot, the 2nd RI Regiment and the Bristol Train of Artillery reenact the Bombardment of Bristol, where Bristolians negotiated with the British after their ransom demand of 200 sheep and 30 fatted cattle. This event will play out at the Herreshoff Marine Museum dock, using the Oliver Hazard Perry as a stand-in for the British ships.
Unfurling the Oliver Hazard Perry‘s sail. Photo courtesy of The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society.
A few hours later at 1 p.m., the second reenactment, the Burning of Bristol, will begin with “burning houses” at Guiteras Field, located at the intersection of Hope St. and Washington St. Reenactors will move south along Thames St. to Independence Park, where the skirmish between British and Patriot forces took place. After, the Patriots will pursue the British south along Thames St. to Rockwell Park. (Spoiler alert!) The rebel forces will prevail, just like in 1778, and the British will retreat to their ship.
“We are so excited to bring Bristol’s history literally to life,” says Bristol Historical & Preservation Society Executive Director Catherine W. Zipf. “One of the best ways to learn history is through live action. We hope people will feel the impact these events had on Bristol and come to understand their importance in the overall course of the American Revolution.”
In addition to the reenactments and tours, visitors will have several other opportunities to engage with history and celebrate, like a special hard cider tasting, “Coffee with the Captain,” a dockside sea shanty night and more. Head to the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society website to purchase advanced tickets for most of these events.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 1, 2026, results for each game:
16-21-27-41-61, Mega Ball: 24
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Midday: 5-4-5-8
Evening: 5-1-7-5
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
08-09-17-31-33, Extra: 15
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
17-24-26-28-55, Bonus: 04
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Which ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ stars want to do Season 2?
Reporter Paul Edward Parker asks cast members of the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” if they’re up for another season of the Bravo TV show.
Paul Edward Parker
Enjoying “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” so far? Buckle up – it’s about to get even juicier.
On Friday, May 1, Bravo posted a mid-season preview to YouTube, giving fans a glimpse at the drama still to come during the franchise’s first season in the Ocean State. As expected, the season will continue to follow major developing plotlines, including the fallout from Rulla Pontarelli’s reported husband’s affair and the strained relationship between Rosie DiMare and Kelsey Swanson.
However, the trailer also hints that the season will take some unexpected twists and turns, with new arguments rising between friendly cast members and personal issues coming to a head for many of the women.
Here’s a sneak peek at the rest of Season 1 of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.”
According to the mid-season preview, the rest of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” Season 1 will include many more fights between the cast members. Swanson and DiMare’s screaming matches will continue, with the trailer showing DiMare telling Swanson “Everyone in f***ing Rhode Island knows you f*** married men.”
Surprisingly, disagreements will also rise between LizMcGraw and Alicia Carmody, as well as McGraw and Jo-Ellen Tiberi. McGraw is shown telling Tiberi to get out of her face, with Tiberi storming after her yelling “what did I do?”
Meanwhile, Ashley Iaconetti will continue to struggle under the financial and emotional burden of Audrey’s, with her and husband Jared Haibon discussing their decision to renew the lease or not. After her breakup, Swanson will have to decide if her new man is worth giving up her financial comfort, while Tiberi will finally have a tough conversation with her mother.
As for Pontarelli, it seems that Tiberi will make good on her episode five promise of finding concrete proof of Brian Pontarelli’s reported affair, with multiple housewives discussing video proof in the trailer. After Pontarelli reveals to the group that Brian was arrested for tracking her, the trailer ends with the question looming over everyone’s heads: “Rulla, what are you gonna do?”.
Want to see how all the drama unfolds? “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” will air every Sunday at 9 p.m. on Bravo.
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Local News
Police in Rhode Island say they’ve confirmed that videos of a person walking around a town in a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood were part of a hoax for social media, not the work of an organized group.
Social media videos appeared to show the person walking around West Warwick while dressed in white robes and a pointed hood. The incident happened on Main Street at around 2 a.m. Monday, according to West Warwick police.
Detectives have since learned that the event was a stunt orchestrated by two brothers “to generate attention on social media and in the news,” police said on Facebook. The perpetrators admitted their involvement to police and “provided conclusive evidence” that they were the only ones responsible for the hoax.
The individuals “explicitly denounced” affiliation with hate groups, and police said that the investigation has yielded “no evidence to suggest otherwise.” For now, the investigation has been closed.
“The West Warwick Police Department would like to thank members of the community who came forward with information,” police said. “Thorough investigations such as this often rely on community involvement, and we appreciate the public’s cooperation and assistance.”
Video captured by Ryan Fitzgerald showed the hooded figure wandering around the Arctic Gazebo before heading down the street. Fitzgerald told The Boston Globe that he thought the person was “just messing around” but noted that it was indicative of broader issues.
“There’s a lot of undisclosed racism that goes on here. I hear about it all the time,” Fitzgerald told the Globe. “So it wouldn’t be shocking to me if it wasn’t a prank, and it wasn’t a hoax, and it was really somebody that really was about that kind of life.”
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