Governor Dan McKee joined Mayor Frank Picozzi, Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, and commercial quahoggers from the Rhode Island Shellfishermen’s Association to kick off the 5th Annual Rhode Island Quahog Week, which runs May 17 to May 23, shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hardworking men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant local food industry that makes them available to consumers. As part of the week, participating restaurants and markets will feature quahog-inspired menu items and deals.
As part of the kickoff at Warwick’s Town Dock in Apponaug Cove, Governor McKee and Mayor Picozzi signed Quahog Week proclamations. Participants “toasted” the occasion with a freshly harvested quahog on the half shell. Following a brief speaking program, Governor McKee and Mayor Picozzi joined commercial quahoggers, Jody King and Dave Ghigliotti, for a brief outing on the waters to observe and participate in a quahog transplant d
Authorities Wednesday identified a man and woman in their 60s who died after a sailboat they were on sank off the coast of Rhode Island. The two individuals, both from Warwick, Rhode Island, were identified as 62-year-old Robert Puchta and 66-year-old Luann Cole, according to a statement from the state Department of Environmental Management. The department’s law enforcement division is .
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) Two people died when their sailboat sank off Rhode Island, state officials said. Environmental police and the marine task force responded to Greenwich Bay off of Warwick just after 4 p.
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May 12, 2021 3:43 pm
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Department of Environmental Management announced on Wednesday that two of the state’s beaches would be opening this weekend, two weeks early.
Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches will be open both Saturday and Sunday this weekend weather permitting.
The weekend trend will continue up until Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers.
“After the year we’ve all had, we’re glad to open two popular state beaches early so that Rhode Islanders can get outside and enjoy themselves when crowds are light,” said DEM Director Janet Coit.
Beaches will official be opening full time on May 29.