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The Most Snake Infested Lakes in Rhode Island
Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States by size, there are still plenty of bodies of water for folks to hang out around. Summers in the New England region seemingly come out of a Hallmark movie. There’s tons of fishing and plenty of areas to relax when it’s warm outside. However, it’s vital to stay on the lookout for snakes when visiting these bodies of water in Rhode Island. Thankfully, no venomous snake calls Rhode Island home. However, that doesn’t mean non-venomous snakes are fun to be bitten by! Here are the most snake-infested lakes in Rhode Island.
Wilbur Pond Dam
While there aren’t tons of bodies of water in Rhode Island’s 1,500 square miles of area, one place locals know is filled with snakes is Wilbur Pond Dam. This area is close to Bowdish Lake, another lake where folks find plenty of wildlife. Wilbur Pond Dam is home to the Northern Water snake and while the animal isn’t filled with venom, it still reaches a maximum length of 55 inches. Therefore, there is plenty of power behind a bite, should one decide to come after you. Be on the lookout for these snakes during spring and fall, as that’s when they’re most likely to approach you. If you see a snake come near you, there’s no need to fully panic. Just leave the area and you’ll be okay.
Bowdish Lake
Wilbur Pond Dam is close to Bowdish Lake, which makes it unsurprising to learn the Northern Water snake is found there, too. This body of water is located near the Rhode Island and Connecticut border. This is a popular place for outdoors people from these states, as well as Massachusetts, to frequent during the summer months. Northern Water snakes prefer being in the sun and relaxing during these months, which is why you’ll likely never find them in the water. Once the fall comes, though, that’s when swimmers should be on the lookout. It’s important to still seek treatment if you’re bitten by one of these snakes, even though they don’t have any venom.
Narragansett Bay
One of the islands that’s part of Rhode Island is Aquidneck Island. The island has three separate bridges that connect it to various other parts of Rhode Island, making it easily accessible to tourists and locals alike. Once there, plenty of folks enjoy spending their time in Narragansett Bay. This body of water is perfect for a picturesque day in the Northeastern part of America. However, anyone who gets in the water should be wary of their surroundings. Narragansett Bay is home to the garter snake, which is known for making its home in and around water. Thankfully, the garter snake isn’t poisonous and doesn’t grow to be too big. It’s still important to be aware, as nobody wants their perfect day interrupted by a snake.
Trustom Pond
Trustom Pond is one of the most popular fishing locations in Rhode Island. There are plenty of animals in the water. While it’s popular to see fish, it’s also not completely uncommon to see a common watersnake slithering around the pond. Watersnakes shouldn’t cause too much of a panic, as they don’t contain any venom. However, if you see a watersnake, you should still make your way out of the water and away from the area. Just because they don’t have venom doesn’t mean you want to risk being bitten by one.
Were there ever venomous snakes?
Even though Rhode Island is one of the places folks don’t have to worry about coming across a venomous snake today, there was once a time when rattlesnakes called the area home. Timber rattlesnakes were once slithering around Rhode Island, around 50 years ago. However, it’s almost as if the snakes just all left the area together, at once. After the timber rattlesnake left Rhode Island, no venomous snakes were remaining in the area. While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, there are still some bodies of water that contain snakes. It’s vital to stay aware of your surroundings when you take a trip to these areas.
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Why a Taylor Swift wedding might shut down Westerly streets
Forget limos, Taylor Swift will need buses for her wedding guests
Airline Express Limousine Owner Chuck O’Koomian tells us why.
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce eye possibly getting married at her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, mansion, The Providence Journal is surveying various wedding vendors about what it would take for the Ocean State to host a wedding befitting the most popular woman in the world.
Imagine a crowd of A-list celebrities descending on the village of Watch Hill in Westerly this summer to attend the wedding of mega celebrity Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce.
To Chuck O’Koomian, who owns Airline Express Limousine and Car Service with his wife Ginny Cauley, it’s like a scene out of a horror movie.
“It’s gonna be a logistical nightmare,” O’Koomian told The Providence Journal.
How will guests arrive at Taylor Swift’s wedding in Westerly?
While Swift has not announced when or where her wedding will be, O’Koomian talked about what would be involved in getting a large celebrity crowd to the wedding, if it were held at her Bluff Avenue mansion, the nearby Ocean House resort or the Watch Hill Chapel, where Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo tied the know with football player Christian McCaffrey in 2024.
O’Koomian, who has provided transportation for comedian Jay Leno, who has a home in Newport, said there would be three distinct phases of ground transportation:
- Getting people from airports to their hotels
- Getting people from their hotels to the wedding activities
- Getting them back to the airports
The middle phase, delivering people to wedding activities, very well may not be just a one-day affair. Many say Swift won’t have a wedding day; they’re expecting a wedding week.
While some guests, especially those in New York or Connecticut, would probably just have their drivers bring them to Westerly, others would fly in by private jets, probably landing at Westerly State Airport or Quonset State Airport, whose military runway is long enough to handle larger jets. From there, guests would need a ride to where they are staying.
What Westerly residents have to say
Folks in Westerly have surmised that, even if it’s not the site of the ceremony or reception, the Ocean House, along with its sister property the Weekapaug Inn, plus several rented, private mansions would be needed to accommodate guests.
O’Koomian expects that a large limousine company – such as Boston Corporate Coach or Carey Limousine, in Massachusetts, or Hy’s Limousine, in Connecticut – with more than 120 cars each, would get the contract to serve Taylor Swift’s wedding. “There’s not even 120 cars in Rhode Island, all the companies combined,” he said, adding that, as a subcontractor, he would hope to get a piece of the business.
Could a fleet of private cars filled with stars snarl traffic in Westerly?
This first phase of local transportation would involve many trips of smaller parties. “They may come in two, three, four at a time,” he said.
While that is suitable for limousine service, getting from hotels to the ceremony, reception and other events, would require a different strategy for that second phase. “It’s like they’re transporting a football team,” he said.
That would mean “coaches,” the upscale version of buses. They would ease the traffic burden that would be created by limousines ferrying some 300 wedding guests around the tiny village of Watch Hill.
“It’s gonna take a lot of coordination if it’s Westerly,” O’Koomian said. “They’re going to have to shut down half the city. Police would have to shut down streets.”
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Rhode Island man crashes into house in Raynham after apparent medical episode
A car crashed into a home in Raynham Tuesday afternoon.
Police said they responded to a report for a vehicle that crashed into a home shortly before 1 p.m. on Broadway Street.
Officers at the scene said they found a sedan that had crashed into the lower brick portion of the home.
Investigators said a man from Rhode Island appeared to suffer from a medical episode before leaving the roadway and crashing into the home.
Police said the driver suffered non life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton.
Officers said the home was empty at the time of the crash.
The Raynham Building Department responded to assess the home for structural damage.
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The crash is under investigation.
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RI Lottery Powerball, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Jan. 12, 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-27-45-56-59, Powerball: 04, Power Play: 2
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
21-23-24-28-39, Lucky Ball: 01
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Winning Numbers numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
Midday: 3-5-2-8
Evening: 4-3-6-1
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Winning Wild Money numbers from Jan. 12 drawing
05-08-09-22-30, Extra: 11
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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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