Rhode Island
WATCH: Whales spotted off Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. (WPRI) — Multiple whales were spotted swimming in Rhode Island waters on Friday.
A12 News viewer captured video of the whales from their boat off the east side of Block Island.
Biologists from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Marine Fisheries believe the animals are humpback whales due to their large white pectoral fins.
The DEM says humpback whale sightings are relatively common in the summer, as the whales migrate to colder waters to feed.
According to the department, there have been multiple reports of whale activity around Block Island this spring and summer.
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Rhode Island
Rhode Island declares State of Emergency in anticipation of big storm | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather
Rhode Island declares State of Emergency in anticipation of big storm
Chief of information and public relations for the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Courtney Marciano joins FOX Weather to discuss how officials are preparing for the biggest snowstorm in years, which is expected to dump over a foot of snow in major Northeast cities.
Alabama baseball swept Rhode Island in a three-game series between Friday and Saturday. This boosted the Crimson Tide’s record up to 7-1 to start the season.
The first game of the series ended 19-4 in seven innings. The second and third game were rescheduled as a doubleheader, and the second game ended 8-5, while the third finished in the eighth inning after Alabama went up 11-1.
“It was obviously a really long day of baseball. We all went to bed last night not expecting to play two. We woke up this morning not expecting to play two, and then weather had a different idea up in the North-East. ” Head Coach Rob Vaughn said in the press conference on playing the unexpected double header.
“Just proud of the guys for their professional approach. I mean they found out at about 9 o’clock that we were going to be playing two today, and they rang the bell. Thats a long long day, but I knew that group would come out and compete. That first game was tight, Zane (Adams) threw the ball really well.
“Those guys have been incredible. Even today, game one, just showing up. A lot of times Friday nights thats the thing, and then Saturday rolls around and its like as the weekend goes the attendance goes down and down and down, but I think it was rocking again in that first inning.” Vaughn said on the right field attendance.
“A couple of things played into it. There was a bit of a last minute change to the starting pitcher for the other team, maybe three minutes before the game started, which I wasn’t thrilled about. There was nothing malicious there, there was nothing malicious it was just an oversight.” Vaughn said on a interaction he had with the umpire.”
Take a look at 20 of BamaCentral’s photos from the three-game series:
1. Justin Lebron Throws to First
2. Justin Osterhouse Gets Set to Run Home
3. Tyler Fay Throws the First Pitch
4. Peyton Steele Snags a Base Hit
5. Luke Vaughn Celebrates a Hit
6. Bryce Fowler Gets Set on First
7. Peyton Steele Slides Home
8. Justin Osterhouse Snags a Base Hit
9. John Lemm Catches the Ball
10. Justin Lebron Celebrates His Home Run
11. Luke Vaughn Makes a Play on First
12. Rob Vaughn Talks to the Umpire
13. Justin Osterhouse Snags the Ball
14. Jason Torres Snags a Base Hit
15. Bryce Fowler Celebrates Stealing Second
16. John Lemm Celebrates His Home Run
17. Jason Torres Rounds Third
18. Myles Upchurch on the Mound
19. Luke Vaughn Celebrates His Home Run
20. Brady Neal Bunts
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Saturday, February 21, 2026
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley PHOTO: GoLocal,
The snowstorm that hit Rhode Island on January 25-26 dropped about 16 inches on Providence.
Some of it is still blocking some corners, nearly a month later.
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s administration has been widely criticized by residents, small business owners, and members of the City Council for the poor response.
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Many, if not all, Providence streets were poorly plowed. Adding insult to injury, some business owners and homeowners failed to properly clear their sidewalks. While residents were fuming about the failed cleanup, Smiley left the City to attend a conference in Washington, D.C.
The city ordinance requires sidewalks to be cleared 36 inches so those with disabilities can pass. The city cites few for failure to clear sidewalks, issuing fewer than 80 citations.
Three Weeks Later
This week, the Rhode Island State Police escorted a person in a wheelchair who decided to use Route 6, because Providence streets and sidewalks were impassable three weeks after the storm.
“We received calls [about a wheelchair rider] on the highway. We basically gave them an escort off the highway and spoke with them about the dangers of being on the highway,” said Lt. Col. John Allen.
Police also spoke with the rider.
“They said they were concerned about being on the city streets with no place to go,” said Allen. “But again, we shared our concerns about them being on the highway, and that they should not do it again.”
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The Smiley administration was also criticized for dumping snow in South Providence on the site of the former Urban League.
This Coming Storm
The National Weather Service forecasts that Providence will receive 12-20 inches from late Sunday afternoon into Monday.
Rhode Island Energy warns that winds could gust to 60 MPH
With snow accumulation expected to begin Sundayevening, the City announced that a parking ban will go into effect at 3 PM on Sunday, February 22, until further notice.
The parking ban will prohibit parking on all snow routes and city streets to allow snowplows to clear roadways effectively. The ban will remain in effect until further notice, and violators may be subject to ticketing and towing. During a parking ban, residents, including those with an overnight parking permit, are not allowed to park on city streets. Parking in Providence Public School parking lots is prohibited during a parking ban.
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