Also: Some more comfortable temperatures coming; scammers posing as federal court officials; police supporting a school supply drive; more.
The National Weather Service forecast for the peak dates calls for clear skies at night in Rhode Island for this meteor shower.
Also: 2 men accused of drunken driving; swarms of dragonflies hit Rhode Island shores; a teacher makes a difference; toxic algae blooms.
Also: Man charged with DUI after striking utility pole; local ice cream shop changing ownership; thunderstorms this weekend; toxic algae.
Also: RI hiker rescued in NH; beach closures for high bacteria levels, while others reopen; DUI with a child passenger; more.
The sky is expected to be alive this week as two meteor showers peak, but will the cloud cover cooperate in Rhode Island?
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
The ATVs and dirt bikes were confiscated from people who illegally drove them on local roads and are being repurposed in the Dominican.
Also: Nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting elderly resident at nursing home; fall expected to arrive on time; weekend weather.
Also: Authorities ID body of dead fisherman; state, local police holding school supply drive; free trees in Bristol; teacher spotlights.
Also: RI blood supply at lowest levels since early in the COVID-19 pandemic; 3 arrested in sex trafficking sting; thunderstorms this week.
The July full moon is known as the buck moon because it occurs at the same time of year when new antlers emerge from a male deer’s forehead.
Potential candidates can speak with troopers from a variety of different specialty units and learn more about a career with RI State Police.
Also: Crews rescue 5 dogs stranded on roof; RI health data hit by cyberattack; man accuse of mailing meth to Rhode Island; more.
Also: "Elephant guardians" wanted; phone scammers posing as police officers; thunderstorms possible every day this week; three drug arrests.
Also: Man dies after firework explodes on his head; teen stabbed to death; man wins big on Keno prizes twice in one night; weekend weather.
Between his two Keno wins, Wayne Walker of Cranston, won $21,500 while celebrating July 4 at the Blue Moon Pub.
Also: See the Declaration of Independence this July 4; local teen wins massive broadcasting, journalism scholarship; weather forecast; more.
Shakala Robinson, 29, went missing June 19 and was last seen in Cranston before being found Thursday.
Also: Two dogs die in house fire; will Walgreens have closures in RI?; thunderstorms this weekend; one beach reopens, another closes; more.
Shakala Robinson, 29, was last seen in Cranston on Wednesday. Cranston police say she may be traveling with a woman named Jasmine.
Also: man missing off coast of Newport; coffee recalled; police looking for stolen car; ER visits spike from heatwave; more.
Also: Lifespan hospitals rebranding as Brown Health; Four days of thunderstorms; improvements coming to a Cranston neighborhood; more.
For a gorgeous view of the moon as it rises, look toward the southeast sky just after sunset.
Also: Dangerous heatwave looming; suspect at large after officer-involved shooting; 7 arrested after fight at Block Island ferry dock; more.
Also: The Culinary Hub of Providence poised to make debut; Newport could see more money from cruise ship fees; a kidnapping; more.
Also: Local rotary club needs new members to avoid closure; woman hits big on lottery ticket; girl scout helps pets get exercise; more.
Also: 3 injured after deer jumps through bus's windshield; RI homes remain unaffordable for many; local sixth grade essay award winners.
Also: Rare, endangered shark washes ashore; two big Keno prizes come from one restaurant; burglary, credit card theft suspects at large.
Also: Providence-Warwick area among hottest real estate markets in the U.S.; Columbus Theater set for final show; man convicted of murder.
Also: 1 dead in motorcycle crash; restaurant closes due to Washington Bridge closure; Cranston voters pass $40 million school bond; more.
Also: Hooters in Warwick closing; Planet Fitness offering free workouts for teens; man confesses to stealing cash register at restaurant.
Also: 2 ferrets found abandoned; a parade of planets; the accomplishments of star students; two domestic assault charges; top stories; more.
The planets will align, see what you'll likely need to see them in Rhode Island.
Also: Bristol buys tons of land for hiking, recreation from Brown University; convicted sex offender who was deported arrested again; more.