The Salvation Army in Newport, RI is temporarily extending its food pantry to allow individuals to visit twice a month until further notice in response to community needs, according to LT. James Bang of the Salvation Army Newport Corps. Open to families and individuals who are residents of Newport County, the food pantry has been a staple […]
October 17, 2016
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Let the Dogs Romp on Rose Island This Sunday
Sunset Romp Slated to Benefit The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, with support from Wag Nation, will be celebrating Dogtoberfest on Rose Island this Sunday. Adventurous canines and well behaved humans are invited to join the afternoon romp from 2:30 until 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event, which is being organized by Wag Nation, will benefit […]
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Newport Police Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Wanted in ATM Skimmer Crime
Detectives from the Newport Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a gentleman who is suspected of an ATM Machine Skimmer Crime. From Newport Police Department: Below are two photos that depict a suspect in an active police investigation involving an ATM Machine Skimmer Crime. People’s personal Credit/Bank Card information is skimmed onto […]
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Thousands of Santa’s Expected to Participate in ‘Santa Hustle’ in Newport on November 20th
Thousands of runners, dressed as Santa’s, are expected to participate in the inaugural Santa Hustle 5k and Half Marathon in Newport, RI on November 20th. The Santa Hustle, produced by Illinois-based Adrenaline Sports Management, is a road race series where runners are provided with a Santa hat, beard, and a lightweight performance hoodie to wear while running in a 5k or […]
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The Kind Spirits Launches ‘The Community Action Project’
The Kind Spirits is launching an initiative here on Aquidneck Island called “The Community Action Project”. “Recently there has been much dialogue on local hot-button social issues regarding our community but very few venues to execute solutions,” said Jason Kindness, President of The Kind Spirits. The Kind Spirits is a local business created by Jason […]
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New Thriller, Suspense Movie Now Being Filmed on Block Island
New Shoreham is the setting for the new suspense thriller BLOCK ISLAND, which is currently in production. Tony Glazer is directing from a screenplay by Jon Adler and Ted Weihman. Jon Adler, Summer Crockett Moore and Ken Shur (The Bellmen) are producing. Ms. Moore and Mr. Glazer are Managing Partners and Principals of Choice Films […]
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Opponent Concerned With Rep. Ruggiero’s Voting Record on Small Business
Rebecca Schiff Concerned With Ruggiero’s Voting Record on Small Business (The following Letter To The Editor has been submitted by Rebecca Schiff, Candidate for R.I. District 74 (Jamestown & Middletown). The views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of What’sUpNewp or our advertisers, sponsors and advertisers.) How can the chair of the House […]
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Fantastic Photos of the Hunter’s Moon over Newport
The first full moon that appears in October is called the Hunters Moon, it appeared over Newport, RI on Sunday, October 16th. The Hunters Moon, which is the first moon after the Harvest Moon, is named as the preferred month to hunt summer-fattened deer and fox unable to hide in now bare fields. Like the Harvest […]
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Taxpayers Can Now Pay Their Rhode Island Personal Income Tax Credit Online
Pay Your Rhode Island Personal Income Tax Online RI.gov launches its latest electronic customer convenience PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taxpayers can now pay their Rhode Island personal income tax credit online via, https://www.ri.gov/app/taxation/payments, on the official website for the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. “This solution provides taxpayers with a convenient option for paying their personal income […]
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Hasbro Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue and Earnings in Company History
Hasbro Reports Revenue, Operating Profit and Net Earnings Growth for Third Quarter 2016 PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2016. Net revenues for the third quarter 2016 increased 14% to $1.68 billion versus $1.47 billion in 2015. Third quarter 2016 revenues include a negative $2.8 million impact […]