FALL RIVER – The Fall River Heritage State Park Boardwalk is undergoing a $1.54 million replacement project, thanks to recent approval by the Mass. Seaport Advisory Council. more

Brown isn’t typically the color a golfer would use to describe his ideal fairway but at public and private courses around the state it’s becoming quite in fashion as clubs have pushed for formalized conservation programs. more

In the aftermath of the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, security is being defined, redefined and arranged, as spring takes hold in Rhode Island and civic leaders prepare for crowds expected at marathons, 5K walks, food festivals and Providence’s signature crowd-pleaser – WaterFire. more

(Updated, 3:30 p.m.) The state of Rhode Island is slated to receive $6.7 million for wildlife and sport fish restoration programs, announced U.S. Sen. Jack Reed. more

Rhode Island is a state with 87 high-hazard dams, 156 structurally deficient bridges and 6,401 public road miles - 70 percent of which are considered to be of poor or mediocre quality. more

The Internet has found local team-sports apparel. Long the domain of neighborhood sporting-goods shops or mom-and-pop screen printers, sales of uniforms and clothing for small teams – from Little League to corporate softball and high school wrestling – are migrating online like so many other consumer products. more

Special Olympics athletes from Florida were able to experience a day in the life of a professional baseball player on Feb. 16, at a CVS Caremark All Kids Can Baseball Camp held during Boston Red Sox spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. The athletes, ranging in age from 6 to 37, worked with hitting coaches, had lunch and received a backpack with “game-day essentials.” The camp is part of CVS’ All Kids Can program, which focuses on helping children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life. more

The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island approved the state’s offer to purchase the remaining 82 acres of Rocky Point land in Warwick to develop a state park, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management announced Wednesday. more

Baseball wasn’t in the original career plans for Jeff Sweenor, but on the business side of the sport he has found a true calling. more

R.I. Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit has been named the John H. Chafee Boater of the Year by the R.I. Marine Trades Association. more