Step into 21 Bedlow Avenue and witness the timeless character of our featured Home of the Week, a captivating Queen Anne Victorian residence located off of Broadway in a quiet North End neighborhood. This distinguished brick abode is a testament to historic aesthetics and modern amenities, having undergone a meticulous top-to-bottom renovation that blends the […]
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Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
Erik Loomis, University of Rhode Island Joe Biden has pledged repeatedly to go further than any of his predecessors with his support for U.S. labor rights. “I intend to be the most pro-union president leading the most pro-union administration in American history,” Biden said at a White House meeting in September 2021 that brought together […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. With play stopped and the Celtics’ victory no longer in doubt, Horford turned in the direction of the sideline, walked a few paces, stopped and extended his hands overhead, bringing an already raucous TD Garden crowd to its feet in applause. The task was done. […]
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Obituary: Jay Johnson
Jay D. Johnson, 66, formerly of Portsmouth and Middletown, RI, died on May 7, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1957, He was the son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Stenson) Johnson. Jay was a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island. Throughout his life he loved sports, playing football from youth Pop Warner […]
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Newport Vineyards’ Memorial Day Weekend Bash: Live music, food, & wine and beer tastings
Newport Vineyards will host their Annual Memorial Day Weekend Celebration from May 24 – 27 to kick off the summer season. The three-day event will feature live music, food, and wine and beer tastings. Newport Vineyards shares on its website, “Celebrate the holiday weekend and the kickoff of our Tank Patio offering. “Say ‘welcome’ to […]
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Seven charged in mail theft ring that operated out of Providence USPS processing center
Seven people, including one supervisor at a U.S. Postal Service processing center in Providence, are facing charges in connection with a mail theft ring that operated from early 2023 through the beginning of 2024, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha said Wednesday. Cunha said the investigation began after customers in the mail processing center […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host first public visitors weekend of 2024
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton will host its first public visitors’ weekend of 2024 on June 1 and 2 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The weekend will feature 100 rescued farm animals for visitors to meet and interact with. The event will allow visitors to learn about the animals and the sanctuary, which […]
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Preview: Docket for Newport City Council Regular Meeting on May 22
Newport City Council will hold its next Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. The docket with supporting attachments will be available on the City of Newport’s website in the coming days. Meanwhile, […]
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Obituary: Bruce Taylor
Bruce Wayne Taylor, 75, of Tiverton, RI (formerly of Newport) passed away on May 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, MA to the late Theodore R. and Dorothy (Frates) Taylor on October 6, 1948. He was a graduate of Middletown High School, Class of 1966. He is predeceased by his […]
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City of Newport: Newport businesses to benefit from new state tax exemption
Newport business owners are poised to save on one of their annual tax bills, according to the City of Newport. A statewide exemption on the tangible tax rate will take effect in July. The program, which was passed last year by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. McKee, provides a $50,000 exemption […]
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Child & Family announces details for 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon
The 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon, hosted by Child & Family, will occur on June 12, 2024, at OceanCliff in Newport. The sit-down ceremony will feature an update from 2022 guest speaker Collete Rinkle. Gail Parella and Lisa Sienkiewicz, owners of Gil’s Appliances, will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. “Thanks to the unwavering support of Child & […]
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11-month-old child falls from a third-story window in Newport
Newport Police Department has confirmed that an 11-month-old child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Med Flight on Tuesday evening after falling from a third-story window. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at about 6:20 p.m., the Newport Police Department said in a press release that the officer responded with the Newport Fire Department to […]
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National Endowment for the Arts announces $25,000 in funding to Newport Classical
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today its recommended grant awards of more than $1.089 million to five Rhode Island-based arts and culture organizations, including $25,000 to support Newport Classical. The allotment included $938,825 to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) to support arts programs, services, and activities associated with […]
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Submissions open For Newport International Boat Show’s ‘Newport For New Products’ Awards Program
The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, announced today that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 18th year and in partnership with three leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World, and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry featuring what […]
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Fort Adams Trust taps Regan Miner as its next Executive Director
Today, the Fort Adams Trust announced the recent hiring of Regan Miner as the organization’s new executive director. Miner is a public historian and historic preservation advocate. With over ten years of experience in historic preservation and nonprofit leadership, Miner will oversee programming and initiatives to support and promote the Fort’s mission while building partnerships […]
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Lane restrictions lifted at Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the construction near the toll plaza that restricted travel to one lane in each direction has been completed and all lanes are open in both directions. Work continues in the area, but does not impact the travel lanes. “We are happy that this phase […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Doubt: A Parable’ is a powerful tale
John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt: A Parable” opens with a sermon about doubt. Father Flynn (Benjamin Grills) asks, “What do you do if you’re not sure?” The homily sets the tone for the show, and quickly lets us know the timeframe, referencing President Kennedy’s assassination a year earlier. So, 1964. Flynn’s sermon wraps up with, “Doubt […]
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Obituary: Richard A. Weller Sr.
Richard Arthur Weller, Sr., 92, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on May 13, 2024 in the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Sylvia (Lombardi) Weller for 68 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Swift) Weller. Richard honorably served in the U.S. Navy. […]
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Wakefield Music Festival to return to downtown for a day of fun and music on May 25
The Wakefield Music Festival is returning this summer to downtown Wakefield and bringing with it a lineup of local and national acts to entertain the public. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 25, from 2-10 p.m. at the stage behind Phil’s Main Street Grill at 323-327 Main St. The event will showcase a diverse […]
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Rhode Island House approves legislation to preserve public access to abandoned roads and trails
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow cities and towns to abandon roads or trails that they no longer maintain, but would still preserve public access to them. The legislation was sponsored by state Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown). The bill would create a new option for towns […]
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DESIGNxRI’s Fall Design Catalyst Program empowers Rhode Island creative businesses, accepting applications for Aquidneck Island residents
Exciting news for Rhode Island’s creative community as DESIGNxRI, the nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to fostering growth within Rhode Island’s design sector, is thrilled to announce the launch of its inaugural Fall Design Catalyst program at Innovate Newport. Designed to empower creative and design-based businesses, this innovative program offers a competitive, milestones-based grant opportunity, […]
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Rhode Island lifeguard certification testing begins this weekend
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that state lifeguard certification testing begins this weekend. Individuals interested in working as a lifeguard in the State of Rhode Island must become certified by DEM’s Division of Parks and Recreation as a Surf or Non-Surf lifeguard to work at a waterfront facility. Surf state lifeguard certification testing […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves bill allowing breweries to sell one-sixth kegs of beer to the public
The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill that would allow breweries to sell one-sixth kegs of beer to the public, helping small businesses expand sales and revenue. “With our state’s local breweries flourishing, it is important to give these small businesses every opportunity to succeed while also giving the consumer more options to support […]
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Correctional officer admits to smuggling contraband into Wyatt Detention Center
A correctional officer at the Wyatt Detention Center has admitted to smuggling contraband into the prison, a federal court news release from U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha says. Kristopher White, 26, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to provide contraband in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 15. The incident in December 2021 […]