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Local Arts & Tourism: Warwick Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its 59th season with “Memory Lane,” including Providence College (May 30), a free Gaspee Days outdoor show in Warwick (June 6, rain date June 7), and a Richmond stop at the Washington County Fairgrounds (June 14). Public Health & Consumer Safety: Whole Foods is recalling minestrone soup sold in 17 states (including Rhode Island) after undeclared shrimp triggered potentially life-threatening allergies; refunds are available. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium gas in Newport County at $4.93 (week ending May 16), while Providence County’s lowest premium hit $4.19. Business & Growth: Kwench Juice Café says it’s accelerating franchise expansion, with Rhode Island already on the map. Science & Nature: A bee long thought extinct since 1960 has been rediscovered in Rhode Island, alongside 25 never-before-recorded species for the state. Sports: Seattle Reign’s Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored as the Reign beat Boston Legacy 2-1 in Rhode Island’s first pro women’s soccer match.

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May 14, 2026

NEMIC Spring Pitch draws record crowd as New England health startups take the stage

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May 13, 2026

Providence multifamily investor Melanie K. St Franc expands her real estate focus

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May 7, 2026

Stark Moving and Storage wins 2026 Boston Business Excellence Award

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May 7, 2026

Linda St. Peter rejoins BHHS New England/New York/Hudson Valley Properties as VP of business initiatives and operations

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Bee thought extinct since 1960 found in Rhode Island among 25 never-before-recorded species

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New postal trucks slowly rolling out in Southern Rhode Island

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Legacy’s five-game unbeaten streak ends as Seattle Reign win Boston’s Rhode Island debut

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May 21, 2026

Rhode Island-based Jobs fell by 500 from March; April Unemployment Rate decreased to 4.5 Percent

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