Source: America’s Cup Hall of Fame The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame welcomes Josh Belsky, Bob Fisher, Kevin Shoebridge, and Juan Vila as Class of 2024 inductees of the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. They will be honored on October 14, 2024, at the America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction gala at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. […]
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Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
Spectacle Live will present Al Stewart on Friday, August 23, at 8 pm at The JPT Film & Event Center. After Al Stewart’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he returned full force with a […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices continue to rise, up around 4 cents per gallon from the previous week. As of Monday, April 15, drivers across the United States are now paying an average of $3.63 per gallon. Demand for gasoline generally rises during the spring all the way through Memorial Day. This, combined with recent tensions in the […]
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Recap: Middletown Town Council meeting on April 15
The Middletown Town Council covered a lot of ground during its meeting on Monday, April 15. The Town of Middletown provided the below notes on some of the actions; When: Monday night. Where: Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road. Absent: None. Of note: After a lengthy discussion, a council majority voted to ask the Rhode Island Department […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, April 16
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive this post in your inbox every weekday morning! Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, April 16. 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration today! This year, the Scoop Shop located on Thames Street is […]
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Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges for alleged theft and resale of products from Home Depot and Kohls
Four Guatemalan men are facing federal charges at federal court in Providence for allegedly stealing and reselling thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot and Kohls stores across multiple states. 33-year-old Marvin Estuardo Morales De Paz, 24-year-old Abraham Dayger-Enrique, 30-year-old Sebastian Lajuj-Soloman, and 31-year-old Jonathan Josue Amperez-Perez, are facing federal charges for allegedly […]
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Many Middletown residents and businesses can expect a 2% tax increase in Fiscal 2025
Source: Town of Middletown Many Middletown residents and business owners are looking at 2 percent increase in their Fiscal 2025 tax bills. According to proposed figures rolled out for the first time Monday night to the Town Council, the median homeowner can expect to pay $100 more in taxes in the upcoming fiscal year compared […]
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Obituary: Marvel Whelan
Orange – Marvel Anne “Johnnie” Whelan, 90, beloved Navy wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the company of her children on April 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, US Navy Capt. Edward C. Whelan Jr. (Ret.). Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, to Milton and Marvel Reynolds, Marvel Anne […]
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Capitals beat the Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making the playoffs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaving the ice and seeing the results of other games around the NHL after beating the Boston Bruins 2-0 on Monday night, Washington Capitals players took turns telling each other that it doesn’t matter. “We take care of our business, we know where we’re going to […]
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Will Brennan homers, Guardians beat Red Sox 6-0 to spoil Boston’s Patriots’ Day game
BOSTON (AP) — Will Brennan hit a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Monday in Boston’s traditional Patriots’ Day game. José Ramirez and Gabriel Arias each added an RBI double for Cleveland, which has started 8-2 on the road. Wearing their white jerseys with red letters […]
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Obituary: Arlene J. Zatz
Arlene J. Zatz, of Middletown, RI, died on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Marlborough, MA. She was 77 years old. Born in Virginia on October 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mildred (Feldberg) Goldberg. Arlene graduated from Rogers High School and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Apr. 5 to Apr. 12. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Youth Day Spring Tag Sale and Tours
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the West Place Animal Sanctuary will be hosting its Youth Day spring tag sale and tours. This is a one-of-a-kind event where children can learn about responsibility, respect, and stewardship of the plants and animals with whom they share their planet. Tickets for adults are $24, and $15 for youth […]
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Providence Pizza Week returns with nearly 40 Restaurants
Calling all pizza lovers! Providence Pizza Week is back and will feature nearly 40 different restaurants from around the city. The event, hosted by the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), will allow attendees to vote for their favorite pizzas from April 14 through April 20. “Pizza Week is the perfect excuse to visit […]
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Author Susan Eisenhower, a granddaughter of President Eisenhower, will speak at Salve Regina University commencement
Renowned author, scholar and policy analyst Susan Eisenhower will present Salve Regina’s Commencement address and receive an honorary degree as a member of the Class of 2024 at the University’s 74th Commencement on Sunday, May 19. Her most recent book, “How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions,” has received critical acclaim nationally and […]
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What Sold: A look at the 15 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County
Rhode Island, though small in size, has become a cultural destination for many and has quickly cemented itself as one of the most intriguing second home markets for out of state buyers. Boasting a vast 400-mile coastline adorned with pristine white-sand beaches and charming New England towns, it’s easy to see why the Ocean State […]
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Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma wins Boston Marathon in runaway. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri repeats in women’s race
BOSTON (AP) — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma held on down Boylston […]
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What’s in Season: A mid-April Mount Hope Farm farmers market brings in a fresh catch of seafood
Even though the sun is starting to peek out from behind April rainclouds, the untrustworthy weather mixed with the breeze off the bay makes being outside on the bare edges of blustery and chilly. That’s why, despite it being mid-April, the Mount Hope Farmers Market spent its last “winter” weekend indoors in the barn. On […]
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Ride Island releases briefing book before East Main Road public hearing
In response to questions posed by Middletown Town Councilors and members of the public, a Briefing Book titled “East Main Road Road Diet” has been released in advance of a Public Hearing called by the Middletown Town Council for tomorrow, Monday, April 15th, 2024, 6:30 pm at Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, […]
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Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics’ 132-122 win over Wizards
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teams’ regular-season finale. Svi Mykhailiuk added 26 points and Sam Hauser 16 for Boston, which sat Jayson Tatum, […]
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Brad Marchand caps Bruins’ four-goal second period in 6-4 win over Penguins
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brad Marchand scored short-handed to cap Boston’s four-goal second period, and the Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night. Pavel Zacha had a goal and an assist, and Jake DeBrusk, Kevin Shattenkirk, Danton Heinen and Morgan Geekie also scored as the Bruins regained the top […]
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The Guild Brewing Company and Rhode Island FC team up on new beer release
On Friday, April 12, The Guild Brewing Company, Rhode Island’s largest craft brewery with locations in Pawtucket, Providence and Warren, unveiled a limited release of RIFC Pale Ale, a special collaboration beer with Rhode Island FC. The Official Craft Beer of Rhode Island FC, The Guild Brewing Company brings its award-winning taste to Beirne Stadium, the temporary home […]
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Just My Opinion: Perhaps inflation is really linked to corporate greed
GDP, CPI, WPI, corporate profits, tax avoidance, consumer confidence … goes on and on, as we all try to understand the state of an economy that some politicians say is soaring and others say is in the tank. Which is it? Don’t expect me to tell you. I’m no economist. Although economists like the University […]