Daily Briefing: Get ready to embrace summer in RI

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My kids countdown to the last day of school has been in single digits for a couple of days now. Shorts have become the go-to and I may have even stuck my feet in the water already. The allure of summer in Rhode Island is truly special and as Journal columnist Mark Patinkin notes "if you know, you know." There's something for everyone from fresh seafood eaten al fresco to sipping a Del's sold from a truck at your favorite summer spot. Unfortunately, we only have so long to enjoy it, but before we mourn what's been lost, [Mark explains as part of our running summer guide why there's no better place to embrace the season than Rhode Island.]( [1A LEAD - Summer Guide - Narragansett Town Beach] Bathers plunge into the surf at Narragansett Town Beach. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal Grab a pen and paper, check out Mark's column and jot down some ideas to make this summer the best ever. • What happened at the General Assembly last night as the final week of the legislative session wraps up? [Here's a quick look at everything you need to know.]( • Going out to eat can be pricey these days, but it doesn't have to be you know when to dine out. A deal on appetizers here. Maybe a two-for-one offer there and before you know it you're going home and not broke. With this in mind, [Journal food and dining editor Gail Ciampa has rounded up nearly two dozen deals from restaurants across the state that will have you slurping down oysters to crunching on tacos.]( This week, Gail also previews an upcoming talk with cookbook author and former Rhode Islander Joan Nathan – who Gail describes as "a groundbreaking writer who has beautifully linked food with culture for her whole career" – and will be back in the Ocean State for an appearance at Providence's Temple Beth-El on Tuesday, June 18. • A California woman challenging the residency requirement for operating in Rhode Island’s retail cannabis business has taken another legal step to put the brakes on the program. [The Journal's Tom Mooney reports that Justyna Jensen has asked a federal judge to issue a preliminary injunction halting the Cannabis Control Commission from “taking any further steps” toward implementing the program.]( • It can be tough to know when the next NBA Finals game will take place – it's tonight by the way – but don't worry [we've got you covered with everything you need to know]( – except if Kristaps Porzingis will play. More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 👨‍⚖️ [What's next for Hunter Biden?]( Sentencing, likely appeal and looming trial on tax charges 🎒 [Chronic absenteeism is schools' 'biggest problem.']( Five reasons kids are missing school. 🎥 [Celtics win! Or maybe not:]( Commercial shot in Worcester shows both NBA Finals outcomes RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. 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