AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCoastal Safety: Rhode Island DEM’s Environmental Police are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run boat crash near Usher Cove in Bristol injured a swimmer; witnesses described a white bowrider and a middle-aged male operator who left toward Portsmouth. Forest Watch: Neighbors in Hopkinton say commercial loggers have been clear-cutting around 130 Dye Hill Road despite an intent-to-cut filed for 62 acres, raising concerns about impacts near the Arcadia Management Area. Climate Politics: Nationally, Democrats are “going quiet” on climate messaging after the Biden-era regulatory push, as campaigns shift toward affordability and cost-of-living. Marine Life & Warming Waters: Experts say more warm-water shark species are showing up in New England—including off Rhode Island—consistent with a warming-driven northward shift. Weather: Labor Day in Rhode Island looks dry and sunny with highs around the upper 70s and low rain chances. Community & Food Access: BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded $26,000 for youth programs, including tutoring, healthy meals tied to local food systems, and literacy/arts support.
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