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Rhode Island's Great Swamp Shooting Range Reopens for the Season – Newport Buzz
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the reopening of the Great Swamp Shooting Range, inviting sportsmen and women to utilize the state’s only free, public outdoor shooting facility. Nestled within the Great Swamp Management Area, the range offers enthusiasts spaces dedicated to three distinct disciplines: archery, clay target shooting, and paper target shooting.
As of its reopening, the facility welcomes visitors for the season, remaining accessible until November 1st. Operating hours are from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week, including holidays. While the range is free to use, visitors are required to obtain a range permit prior to usage. Detailed information regarding permit application can be found on the DEM website.
For inquiries and further information, individuals are encouraged to reach out to Branton.Elleman.CTR@dem.ri.gov.
Division of Fish and Wildlife Chief Phil Edwards emphasized the significance of the range in supporting the DEM Hunter Safety Education Program. Edwards noted, “Shooting accuracy and practice are critically important for ethical hunting and humane take of legally hunted game. Sighting in firearms, adjusting scopes, and simply practicing with targets are important and necessary steps to prepare for hunting.”
Since its establishment in 1976, the Great Swamp Shooting Range has undergone multiple renovations, including a comprehensive $2.1 million overhaul in 2018. These enhancements significantly improved both shooting opportunities and safety measures, aligning the facility with the latest industry standards. Noteworthy features include redesigned benches, baffles, and curtains between shooting stations, all aimed at ensuring a safe, comfortable, and environmentally friendly shooting experience. Moreover, the range office operates on solar energy, contributing to reduced energy consumption.
Beyond providing a venue for enthusiasts to hone their skills, the range serves as a platform for promoting responsible firearm and archery practices among both adults and youth. Trained range officers oversee activities, fostering a positive and structured environment for participants.
Shooting sports not only offer physical and mental benefits but also contribute to wildlife conservation efforts. Revenue generated from special taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment supports conservation programs and wildlife habitat projects nationwide. Notably, the Great Swamp Shooting Range operates without utilizing general fund taxpayer money, relying instead on funding sourced from the federal Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act.
Through the contributions of hunters and sports shooters, DEM has been able to protect wildlife habitats, conduct research, and provide educational opportunities for the public. Without their support, such conservation efforts would not be sustainable.
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RI Lottery Numbers Midday, Numbers Evening winning numbers for Dec. 18, 2025
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
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 18 drawing
09-28-30-31-36, Extra: 21
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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 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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‘Just knock it off’: Neronha, Whitehouse urge RI to ignore Brown shooting conspiracy theories | ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Law enforcement are urging Providence and Rhode Island residents to only trust information from official sources in the Brown University shooting.
This follows the doxxing of a student related to online speculation about the shooting suspect’s identity.
According to Brown University, a student’s personal information was shared online, and now Attorney General Peter Neronha is attempting to stem the flow of internet rumors.
Rumors gained more traction after information about the doxxed student was seemingly removed from Brown’s website.
Neronha said that any online rumors about political, religious or racial motivations behind the shooting are unfounded.
Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse didn’t mince words when he weighed in on the online discourse in the case.
“So whether it’s to protect the law enforcement investigation from a lot of unnecessary and ill-informed noise cluttering up the ability of the many agencies working on this to do their jobs, or whether it’s out simple courtesy and sympathy to the families who are going through this awful moment, just please shut up with the speculation,” said Whitehouse.
“All the conspiracy theories, all the creepy weird plot ideas, please, just knock it off.”
School officials said it is not unusual to take steps to protect a person’s safety in the event of online targeting.
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RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Dec. 17, 2025
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 17, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 17 drawing
25-33-53-62-66, Powerball: 17, Power Play: 4
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 17 drawing
11-13-20-40-41, Lucky Ball: 07
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Winning Numbers numbers from Dec. 17 drawing
Midday: 3-3-9-5
Evening: 4-3-2-9
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Dec. 17 drawing
04-11-18-24-37, Extra: 30
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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 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.
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