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Across Rhode Island, RI|News|15h

Rhode Island State Senate Approves Bill To Keep Sex Offenders Away From Schools

If passed, sex offenders would have to stay 300 feet away from schools.

Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff

Rhode Island State Senate Approves Bill To Keep Sex Offenders Away From Schools

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Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery

Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, located in downtown Westerly, Rhode Island, has become a favorite destination for fans of craft cider and apple-based wines. They focus on small-batch, artisan creations crafted from local Rhode Island apples.
At the tasting room, visitors can enjoy flights and glasses of both hard ciders and apple wines. Their offerings include signature ciders like First Bite (their flagship off-dry cider), Blueberry Vanilla, Brown Sugar Peach, Gravenstein (all Rhode Worthy Award Winners), and Crab Apple and seasonal selections such as Cherry Lime and Cranberry. Their wine menu features interesting blends like Watch Hill White (dry white table wine), Cerise Noir (semi-sweet wine made from apples and black cherries) and Apple Pie (dessert wine).
Beyond tastings, the venue hosts private events, from showers to creative gatherings, and supports local artists by rotating displays in the space. They also offer a light a la carte menu and allow guests to bring in outside food to pair with their cider and wine selections.
Overall, Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery offers a charming, local experience centered around apple-driven beverages with a community and event-friendly atmosphere.

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🌱 Patch AM: Is Taylor Swift really planning a secret Ocean House wedding?

Coming up: Benefit Dinner for Jake Rojas at River Bar, Westerly, RI | Five-Course Chef Collaboration — The Shipwright's Daughter on the…

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🌱 Patch AM: Is Taylor Swift really planning a secret Ocean House wedding?

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Deans Mill Farm

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today.

Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy.

The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

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🌱 Patch AM: How many Westerly neighbors rely on Meals on Wheels’ “Food is Medicine”?

And check out Benefit Dinner for Jake Rojas at River Bar, Westerly, RI | Five-Course Chef Collaboration — The Shipwright's Daughter on…

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Providence, RI|News|23h

Ax Attack Outside St. Patrick Church In Providence

An argument inside the church was taken outside where one man repeatedly bashed another's head with an ax, police said.

Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff

Ax Attack Outside St. Patrick Church In Providence

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Gather 360

A building long familiar to local residents as a beloved auto body shop in the Mago Point section of Waterford has been thoughtfully reintroduced as Gather 360, a boutique gathering space designed for smaller, memorable celebrations.

The venue is especially suited for bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, micro-weddings, and other intimate gatherings. Rather than a traditional banquet hall, the setting feels relaxed and welcoming, allowing guests to open the three-bay garage doors and move comfortably between indoor gathering rooms and the surrounding outdoor areas. Natural textures, warm wood tones, and lush garden spaces create an atmosphere that feels tucked away, encouraging conversation and connection rather than formality.

The grounds include a reservable pickleball court for members along landscaped paths and gardens that attract seasonal monarch butterflies, giving visitors a reason to linger and return beyond a single event.

The property also features Gather 360 Eats, a one-of-a-kind coastal container kitchen offering familiar local favorites prepared with a simple, elevated approach. Guests may order online or at the service window and enjoy outdoor dining throughout the property.

Gather 360 is currently booking events and welcoming guests for the 2026 season.

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