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Rhode Island drew record number of visitors in 2023 • Rhode Island Current
The silver lining of inflation: Rhode Island’s tourism economy benefited from $5.6 billion in visitor spending in 2023, according to new research by a state commissioned consultant.
A presentation by international firm Tourism Economics for Rhode Island Commerce Corporation showed visitor spending grew more than twice as fast as the increase in the number of visitors in 2023. The 28.4 million people who traveled to the Ocean State in 2023 is 2.2% higher than the prior year, but their total spending on travel, food, lodging and entertainment grew 4.6% year-over-year.
That’s driven by demand growth as well as price hikes for commodities and services, according to the research.
More than one-quarter of the direct spending, 26%, stemmed from food and beverage sales. Lodging, including hotels, second houses and short-term rentals, was the second-highest expense, contributing $1.2 billion.
Air transportation saw the biggest annual increase, up 10.2%, to $328 million in 2023. Rhode Island Airport Corporation, the quasi-public entity that manages the state’s airports, gets a share of revenue from passengers on flights, as well as fees for the airlines to land, use hangar space, and other related services.
In March 2023, Breeze Airways opened a permanent base at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, with plans to invest $160 million and hire up to 250 employees over the next five years. Commerce awarded the Utah-based airline $2.9 million in tax credits tied to the job creation plans.
Commerce has also experimented with various destination marketing ploys, from giant, traveling stuffed quahogs to the $2.2 million “All That” ad campaign rolled out in February of this year.
“The economic activity generated from the travel sector represents a critical component of the state’s current and future growth,” Anika Kimble-Huntley, Commerce’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement. “The Commerce team will continue to work with our great partners, statewide, to support the upward trajectory of tourism and record-breaking visitation.”
Visitor count and direct spending in 2023 broke prior state records, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers. However, the number of jobs tied to the state’s tourism economy remains slightly below its 2019 peak.
The 38,329 jobs directly tied to the tourism economy in 2023 remains about 1,000 jobs, or 2.5%, below 2019 levels. Including jobs that indirectly benefited from tourism, 2023 activity helped to sustain 86,612 jobs, while generating $935 million in state and local tax revenues, according to the research.
“Tourism plays a vital role in Rhode Island’s economy by creating jobs, supporting our local businesses, and showcasing everything that makes our state a premier destination,” Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner said in a statement. “I applaud the dedicated efforts of the tourism team at Rhode Island Commerce and all others in the industry that helped reach this accomplishment.”
Including direct spending, jobs and tax revenue, the visitor economy totaled $8.3 billion in 2023, a 4.5% increase over the prior year.
The research reflects federal labor and jobs statistics, state and local tax revenues, short-term rental information and information from market research group Longwoods International.
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RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for March 23, 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 23, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 23 drawing
12-18-47-56-63, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 10
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Winning Numbers numbers from March 23 drawing
Midday: 1-6-3-3
Evening: 5-0-7-4
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Winning Wild Money numbers from March 23 drawing
01-12-27-28-31, Extra: 37
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 23 drawing
01-14-19-29-35, Bonus: 03
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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 Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 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.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 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.
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Mott & Chace Sotheby’s Announces Listing of Narragansett Landmark “Broadmoor” After Extraordinary Relocation and Luxury Transformation – Newport Buzz
150 Boston Neck Road | Narragansett, RI | 6 Beds, 5 Full Baths, 3 Half Baths | 5,785 Sq Ft | 0.97 Acres | Offered by Janet Kermes of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty for $5,995,000.
At 150 Boston Neck Road, Broadmoor offers one of the most compelling preservation stories on the Rhode Island coast. Originally built circa 1896, the iconic shingle-style estate was carefully relocated in 2022, lifted onto steel beams and moved nearly 1,000 feet down the road in a remarkable effort to save it from demolition.
What followed was a full-scale transformation. Now set on a new foundation with entirely updated systems, the nearly 6,000-square-foot home blends historic character with the ease of modern construction. State-of-the-art HVAC, a high-efficiency furnace, and five-zone heating and cooling bring a level of comfort rarely found in a home of this era.
Inside, original wood floors and a grand central staircase anchor three light-filled levels. The residence includes six bedrooms, five full baths, and three half baths, with four ensuite bedrooms designed for hosting. A dramatic chef’s kitchen features a six-burner double-oven range, dual Sub-Zero refrigerators, three sinks, two dishwashers, and an oversized island, complemented by multiple living and entertaining spaces throughout.
Ocean views from nearly every room on the upper floors, along with a screened-in patio, second-floor deck, and bluestone fire pit patio, create a seamless connection to the coastal setting. Located directly across from the Dunes Club and just steps to Narragansett Town Beach, Broadmoor captures the best of the Pier lifestyle.
A rare offering that honors the past while living entirely in the present.
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Obituary: Kathleen Mary Mosher (1962-2026) – Newport Buzz
Kathleen Mary Mosher (née Martin), age 63, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Valdosta, Georgia, after a courageous nearly two-year battle with cancer that she fought with remarkable strength and determination.
Kathleen was born on November 6, 1962, at the Newport Naval Base to Mary Del Chapels Martin and Herbert Arden Martin, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated from Rogers High School in 1981.
Kathleen shared a lifelong love story with her husband, Richard Harvey Mosher, who also preceded her in death. The two were truly inseparable, rarely seen apart and always hand in hand. Kathleen had admired the boy next door for years, and when she turned eighteen she finally told him there were no more excuses and that he was hers. They were married on January 16, 1982, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Newport, beginning a marriage built on devotion, love, and partnership.
Kathleen spent much of her life caring for others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who always put family first. While raising her children, she was a devoted stay-at-home mother until her youngest began school. She later worked as a teacher’s aide and eventually took over her own children’s Newport Daily News paper routes, continuing to deliver newspapers until the paper discontinued home carriers.
She was also a proud and active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Newport, where she served and helped in many ways over the years. Her faith and dedication to her church community were an important part of her life.
Kathleen is survived by her loving children, Heather Johnson, Marydel Hall, and Richard Mosher II, as well as Tina Couture, whom she loved and treated as a third daughter. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Joshua, Gracelynn, Isabella, and bonus grandson Zavyair.
She is also survived by her siblings Sheila Robertson, Michael Martin, Terralinda Winchenbach, Sara Iafrate, and Butch Martin, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Kathleen will be remembered for her strength, devotion to family, and the countless ways she cared for others throughout her life. She spent much of her time looking after the people she loved, and the kindness and love she shared will continue to live on through those whose lives she touched.
A memorial service will be held on March 22 at 3:00 PM at
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
12 Marlborough Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Family and friends are invited to gather following the service to celebrate Kathleen’s life and share memories.
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