The Newport Gulls home opener was an offensive fight between two of the best teams in the NECBL. In the end, the Gulls were defeated by the Vermont Mountaineers 12-8 in 10 innings. Prior to the game’s start, the Gulls honored members of the 2023 NECBLchampionship roster and brought out their 7th Fay Vincent Sr. Cup. […]
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Eleventh hour bottle bill reignites debate between environmental, business groups
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJune 5, 2024 Disagreement over a state bottle recycling program is as pervasive as the piles of recyclable bottles and cans littering Rhode Island streets, beaches and waterways. So it’s no surprise that controversy again clouded the bottle bill conversation Wednesday night. Hours of debate unfolded in an airless second-floor […]
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Newport Bermuda Race will kick off with fun and festivities at Fort Adams
With the Newport Bermuda Race just around the corner, the race is preparing to start for the first time in its history off the coast of Fort Adams State Park on Friday, June 21. This year marks a historic change as the race starts for the first time in its 118-year history just off the […]
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Volunteers needed at Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church in Newport needs volunteers to help lead tours of the church and welcome visitors. If you can spare three hours a week, you could receive training to become a volunteer tour guide. Anyone interested must have good communication skills, be willing to learn about history and architecture, and is not required to […]
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Free concerts returning to Easton’s Beach in July and August
The City of Newport’s Recreation has announced the return of Family Night Concerts and Children’s Nights at Easton’s Beach this summer. There will be six Family Night Concerts at Easton’s Beach in 2024. All Family Night Concerts will take place on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm and are free and open to the public. The […]
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NIMFest returns in 2024 with eight concerts at King Park
The Annual NIMFest Concert Series, which takes place at the Gazebo on Wellington Avenue in King Park, will begin on Sunday, July 7. NIMFest announced the new schedule as well as its new leadership in a Facebook Post on June 3; “Hello music lovers! My name is Rand Bradbury Jr., I’m the president of NEMO […]
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Lineup for Middletown’s ‘Music in Paradise’ and ‘Second Beach Music Series’ announced
On Wednesday, June 5, the Town of Middletown announced the 2024 lineup for their “Music In Paraide” and “Second Beach Music Series”. Music in Paradise 2024Monday nights in July at Paradise Park Enjoy a peaceful night of music under the backdrop of the historic Boyd’s Windmill in Middletown’s Paradise Valley Park! Food trucks available and […]
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Legislation would allow smaller apartment buildings under residential codes
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation that would allow for the construction of apartment buildings with three or four units. The legislation, which is sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman, aims to address the “missing middle” of Rhode Island’s housing market by making three- and four-unit dwellings subject to residential building […]
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Obituary: Norman Dunbar
Norman F. Dunbar, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 23, 2024 at home with his family. He was the husband of Margie (Hopkins) Dunbar for 55 years. Born in Newport, RI on January 9, 1951, he was the son of the late Norman P. and Rose (Luistro) Dunbar. Norman graduated from Rogers High […]
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Middletown: State comes through with reimbursements for new school, related work
Middletown is getting reimbursed by the state for its new middle-high school and related building work. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, Town Administrator Shawn J. Brown shared the latest good news about the project, which remains all systems go to help improve and upgrade the educational system of Middletown. Based on figures […]
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Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals. Kyrie Irving scored nine points in the final 3 1/2 minutes of the first half, pushing the lead to 29 […]
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Obituary: Pasco Ferretti
Pasco P. Ferretti, lovingly known as Pat and Uncle Puck, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024, in Middletown, RI, at the age of 100. Born on August 24, 1923, in Natick, RI, Pasco was a proud Army veteran who served during WWII, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major with European, African, and Middle Eastern […]
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Red Sox place RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injury list because of anxiety
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Chris Martin on the 15-day injury list Wednesday because of anxiety. The move was retroactive to Sunday. The 38-year-old Martin last pitched on May 30 against Detroit, giving up four hits, including two home runs, and three earned runs in an inning of work. He has […]
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Discover Newport: What’s new this summer from The Classic Coast of Newport, Rhode Island
Discover Newport announces new and seasonal happenings for the summer inviting both visitors and locals to revel in “America’s Summer Playground,” with exciting hotel renovations including the Newport Harbor Island Resort, the new home of Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, art galleries, culinary jaunts and more. “Summer brings about unparalleled beauty and excitement to our […]
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City of Newport’s Fourth of July Fireworks display returns on July 4
The City of Newport announced on Facebook on Tuesday, June 4, that its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display will occur on Thursday, July 4, at 9:15 pm. The tradition returns! We’re thrilled to be able to announce the return of the City’s Fourth of July Fireworks display over Newport Harbor! The annual tradition is […]
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Rhode Island takes Climate Change into account for economic planning
The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved legislation that will now require the state to consider climate change when making long-term economic development plans. The new law will ensure that the Rhode Island Commerce and the Division of Planning take climate change data into consideration when creating the state’s economic development vision and policy. The […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers move to boost ABLE Account awareness in schools
The General Assembly has approved a bill that would require schools to inform parents about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts when students meet with their IEP advisors. The bill (2024-H 7612, 2024-S 2741) is sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Melissa Murray. It would mandate school districts provide parents with information about […]
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Obituary: Mary A. “Mae” Kluth
Mary A. “Mae” (Collins) Kluth, of Middletown, wife of the late Frank J. Kluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side 2 days after her 98th birthday. She danced her way into heaven in the arms of her husband. She was born in Fall River, MA on June 2, 1926 to the late […]
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Congressman Amo highlights Rhode Island jobs and Blue Economy Leadership in NOAA Budget Hearing
On Tuesday, June 5, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke about the recent groundbreaking for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center-Atlantic at Naval Station Newport, a critical initiative to solidify Rhode Island’s leadership in the blue economy, at a House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment budget hearing titled “An Overview of the National Oceanic and […]
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Senate approves Euer bill to notify drivers of unpaid tolls
The Rhode Island Senate voted on Tuesday, June 4 to approve Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to notify drivers of unpaid tolls before they risk losing their license and to extend the deadlines to repay them. “Drivers with unpaid tolls from crossing the bridge in and out of Newport risk temporarily losing their license […]
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Newport Gulls start the 2024 season off with a win over Martha’s Vineyard Sharks
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MA – Behind a stellar outing on the mound from Adam Maher and an impressive performance from Garrett Staton, the Newport Gulls came out on top 4-1 against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks to open up the 2024 season. Adam Maher (UMass Dartmouth) is one of four returners from last year’s championship team […]
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Newport Teachers’ Union to file grievances, unfair labor practices
The union that represents Newport’s teachers is expected to file multiple unfair labor practices and grievances in a dispute over layoffs and displacements of more than 20 percent of unionized teachers, according to teachers’ union president Jennifer Hole. The filings follow a vote of no confidence by the Teachers Association of Newport (TAN) in the […]
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15 local attractions will offer free admission or discounts to Newport County residents and hospitality employees June 8 – 10
Newport County residents and hospitality industry employees from any location are invited to enjoy free admission or discounts at 15 participating attractions in Newport and Bristol Counties on June 8, 9, and 10. The Preservation Society of Newport County is participating with free admission to The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff and Green Animals […]
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New Rhode Island law bars auto insurers from hiking rates on the widowed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A new Rhode Island law prohibits auto insurers from charging policyholders more solely because they have been widowed. The new law bans insurers from treating widows or widowers any differently than married people in terms of classification or rates beginning with policies issued after Jan. 1, 2025. Democratic Gov. Dan McKee […]
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Rhode Island bans higher car insurance rates for widows
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a new law that will prevent car insurers from charging higher rates to policyholders who have been widowed. The law was approved by a wide margin in both the House and Senate and signed into law by Governor Daniel McKee on May 31. The law prohibits auto insurers […]