Fines For Not Wearing Life Jacket; 2 Dead From Crash IDed: PM Patch RI

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RI Requiring Life Jackets On All Kayaks, Canoes, Boats With Paddles: People on canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and other crafts without a life jacket could face a $100 fine, Rhode Island environmental officials said.
Police Identify Man, Woman Killed In Cranston Motorcycle Crash: Cranston police said neither of the two Providence residents who died in the crash between an SUV and their motorcycle were wearing helmets.
Newport Jazz Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup: See Herbie Hancock And More: Herbie Hancock, Jon Batiste, Thundercat and Joe's Russo's Almost Dead with Kamasi Washington are among the Newport Jazz Festival's key acts.
5 Planets Parade Across The Late March Sky: When To See Them In RI: Grab a pair of binoculars and make it a point to be outside around sunset Monday and for a few days after. With a favorable weather forecast in Rhode Island, we’ll see a rare celestial parade of five planets, a crescent moon and a star cluster in the western sky.

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