Temperatures across Rhode Island are expected to soar into the 90s this week. Heat indices in Providence are forecasted to reach 96 degrees, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay cool ...

Monday marks a holiday that Rhode Island, alone amongst all 50 states, recognizes as official- Victory Day, also commonly referred to as Victory over Japan Day or V-J Day.

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It’s Victory Day in Rhode Island on Monday.It marks Japan's surrender to the U.S., ending World War 2 in August 1945.

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Rhode Island is the only state to celebrate Victory Day, which recognizes the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan ...

On Monday, August 11, the Ocean State will observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II with the surrender of ...

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Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has faced criticism for focusing on Japan's surrender and the atomic bombings, ...