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U.S. Navy Awards $18.4 Billion Submarine Contract, Securing Future for Rhode Island’s Defense Industry – Newport Buzz
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Corp. a new $18.4 billion contract to produce two Virginia-class fast attack submarines, a move that solidifies Rhode Island’s role as a critical hub in America’s naval defense infrastructure.
Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics with major manufacturing facilities at Quonset Point, will receive the bulk of the funding—$12.4 billion initially, with potential to reach $17.1 billion if all options are exercised. The contract also includes $1.3 billion for Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia and covers long lead materials already allocated.
Senator Jack Reed, Democrat of Rhode Island and a senior member of the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, praised the deal as a “major win for Rhode Island’s workforce.” Reed has long championed submarine production as both a national security imperative and an economic engine for the Ocean State. The new contract, he said, “provides added stability for the Ocean State’s industrial base while also achieving cost savings for taxpayers through production efficiencies.”
Electric Boat employs more than 24,000 workers in Rhode Island and Connecticut and is undergoing rapid expansion. With thousands of additional hires expected in the coming years, the company is ramping up recruitment to meet growing production demands and replace a retiring workforce.
Rhode Island’s role in the defense sector extends beyond Electric Boat. The state is home to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, the Naval War College, and a web of defense contractors and suppliers. A 2022 report by the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance estimated that defense spending had a $7.6 billion impact on the state economy and supported over 34,000 jobs.
The submarines—initially assembled in Quonset Point—will be completed in Groton, Connecticut and Newport News, Virginia. Work is expected to continue through June 2036.
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Rhode Island Supreme Court vacates life sentence in deadly Pawtucket shooting
The Rhode Island Supreme Court vacated a conviction tied to a deadly cigar bar shooting.
Trequan Baker, 31, was sentenced to 60 years at the ACI followed by a consecutive life sentence for the murder of 36-year-old Qudus Kafo in 2022.
Pawtucket police said one man was shot to death and a second wounded outside FabCity Cigar Lounge, early Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (WJAR)
The shooting happened outside the Fab City Cigar Lounge in Pawtucket after a fight broke out.
The Supreme Court referenced inappropriate questioning at the trial that focused on what happened after Baker’s arrest as the reasoning for vacating the conviction.
Pawtucket police said one man was shot to death and a second wounded outside FabCity Cigar Lounge, early Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. (WJAR)
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According to the release, the case has been sent back to Superior Court.
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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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