AGP Executive Report

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Theatre By The Sea: The Matunuck venue kicks off its final 2026 stretch with a James Taylor and Carole King tribute, pairing iconic songs with the friendship behind them. Community Festivals: Pawtucket’s 99th Annual Greek Festival returns Aug. 21–23 with live music, dancing, church tours, and classic food like souvlaki, moussaka, and baklava. Local Culture & Art: Providence’s PVDFest is set for extended hours Sept. 18–19, adding a night market, a skating party, and more downtown programming. Rhode Island News You Can Smell: Narragansett’s “Squidpocalypse of ’26” shut down a major intersection for hours after a truck rollover spilled tons of squid—cleanup took nearly the whole day. Education Spotlight: Gov. Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green praised Rhode Island after U.S. News ranked the state 8th in the nation for high schools. Grants & Nonprofits: Jamestown nonprofits split $25,900 in Newport County Fund grants, including support for a new sailing foundation wet lab and library upgrades.

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Aug. 11, 2026

Rhode Island surgeon performs first thumb joint replacement with new TOUCH CMC 1 implant

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Aug. 3, 2026

Docu-series follows Rhode Island nurse and five women through menopause and midlife health

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Jul. 14, 2026

Movie tickets average $16.30 nationwide, but prices vary sharply by state

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Aug. 17, 2026

Rob Levine Law partners with The Hotel for Homeless Dogs

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University of Rhode Island Advances Nearly 40 Campus Projects as Major Upgrades Reshape Facilities

University of Rhode Island Advances Nearly 40 Campus Projects as Major Upgrades Reshape Facilities

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Bug off: Rhode Island officials say keep squashing spotted lanternflies

Bug off: Rhode Island officials say keep squashing spotted lanternflies

‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it’: Seafood truck crash in Rhode Island creates ‘Squidpocalypse of ’26’

‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it’: Seafood truck crash in Rhode Island creates ‘Squidpocalypse of ’26’

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Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short; South Dakota one of 29 states supporting lawsuit

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Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent

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Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation

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