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When is Walz coming to R.I.? Event planners still ironing that out
Construction lifts, staging and storage are shown on the grounds at the entrance to Belcourt Castle at 657 Bellevue Ave., Newport on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (Janine L. Weisman/Rhode Island Current)
Democratic party fundraisers appear to be still looking for a venue to host Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the coming weeks, and it’s unclear just how long the guest of honor could stay at such an event.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is invited to attend a fundraiser that organizers hope will raise $500,000, said Rhode Island Democratic National Committeeman Joe Paolino Jr.
Paolino, who is among those working to put the event together, on Friday reiterated the state party’s message that no details have been finalized.
“That’s all I can tell you. I’d hate to speculate since I don’t have all the facts,” Paolino said in an interview. “We want to do something, and if they tell us the date, we’ll be there for them.”
WPRI first reported that an invitation it had obtained suggested Walz would attend an event on Friday, Aug. 16, in Newport.
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told the Boston Globe Wednesday that the “plan is to host something in Newport next Friday at Belcourt (Castle).” But the grounds of the mansion on Bellevue Avenue in Newport owned by Carolyn Rafaelian is being used as a construction staging area for an event across the street at the Miramar estate through Aug. 18, said the house manager David Bettencourt.
Bettencourt deferred to Rafaelian for comment, but she did not immediately respond to a message.
“That was one of many options,” House spokesperson Larry Berman said Friday of Belcourt Castle. Berman could not immediately answer how many venues were being considered.
City of Newport spokesperson Tom Shevlin told Rhode Island Current he was not aware of any assigned police details for a major fundraising event over the next week. Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairwomen Liz Beretta-Perik did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Whenever and wherever the state’s high-profile Democratic donors meet, Paolino said any money raised will go toward the Harris-Walz campaign efforts in battleground states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
“We need them there in order to win this election,” he said.
A spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign did not return a request for comment. Since Walz’s selection as Harris’ running mate Tuesday, Democrats have raised over $78 million in donations through their ActBlue platform, according to a third-party tracker.
This is a developing story.
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Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today will be pretty unsettled with the chance for showers and t’storms. Friday will still be damp with showers and drizzle, but the weekend still looks amazing!
The one good thing with the rain, for allergy sufferers at least, the pollen levels will be lower. In fact, both today and tomorrow, the tree pollen counts will be low locally. Do expect a spike in the pollen count for Saturday and Sunday with the dry weather.
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TODAY
Hour-by-hour forecast for today…
We’ll have some showers around during the morning commute today, but the greatest chance for showers and t’storms will be after 9AM and before 5PM.
Showers and thunderstorms could slow travel around mid-day. Rain could fall heavily at times.
A line of showers and t’storms will be sweeping across the area through the afternoon as a slow-moving weather systems moves through the region.
Highs today will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with southeast to east winds of 5-15mph.
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TONIGHT
Showers are still possible this evening; although they won’t be as numerous.
TOMORROW
That low center will be nearby Friday morning, and we’ll be stuck with a damp, cool windflow. Expect drizzle and showers in the morning and possibly some lingering showers in the afternoon.
Highs Friday will only be in the 50s. The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Then…there’s the weekend. Saturday looks amazing with lots of sunshine and dry weather. It’ll be warmer, too, with highs in the 70s.
-Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo
T.J. Del Santo (tdelsanto@wpri.com) is the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 12 News. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Threads and BlueSky.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for Johnston and North Providence.
Health officials said over the past week, five Johnston and North Providence residents received medical care for a drug overdose.
According to RIDOH, these municipalities have historically lower overdose rates than the statewide average.
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Residents can visit Prevent Overdose RI connect with community harm reduction organizations and find treatment.
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 12, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 12 drawing
17-32-35-40-47, Mega Ball: 17
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Numbers numbers from May 12 drawing
Midday: 1-5-2-0
Evening: 1-6-0-3
Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Wild Money numbers from May 12 drawing
23-27-29-31-35, Extra: 12
Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 12 drawing
19-21-35-38-53, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
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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