STATE HOUSE – A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer to ensure compliance with certification standards for glazing work on public projects was passed in the Senate on Tuesday. “Last year I sponsored legislation to ensure that glazing work on public projects would be done by certified professionals at the highest quality,” […]
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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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Newport In Bloom announces winners of the Daffodil Days storefront Window Display Contest
Newport In Bloom has announced the winners of its Daffodil Days storefront window display contest. The public voted in April to choose their favorite daffiest window, and the results were released on May 1. A total of nearly 2,000 votes were cast. The People’s Choice winner was a virtual tie between two stores: X&O Boutique, […]
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CVS Health chops 2024 forecast as cost struggles with Medicare Advantage persist
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast. Shares of the health care giant plunged Wednesday after the company said it was still struggling with rising costs from care use in its Medicare Advantage business. Company leaders told analysts they […]
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House OKs Cortvriend wetlands buffer bill
On Tuesday, the Rhode Island House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend to simplify wetlands zoning regulations and prevent unnecessary complications that discourage housing development. The bill is part of House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s 15-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The legislation (2024-H 7982) amends provisions relative to the […]
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Obituary: Patrick A. J. Keith
Patrick A.J. Keith, an aspiring film script writer, passed away peacefully at home in West Palm Beach on April 21, 2024. He was 31. Vibrant and outgoing, Patrick was a young man with grand ambitions to work in the movie industry. His sense of humor and affinity to make others laugh made him a quick friend to many. His […]
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A look at the protests of the war in Gaza that have emerged at US colleges
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many college campuses after being inspired by demonstrators at Columbia University. The students are calling for universities to separate themselves from companies advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza and in some cases from Israel itself. Police have arrested hundreds nationwide since detainments at Columbia on April 18. Officials are […]
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Obituary: Arline Montecalvo
Arline Marie Montecalvo, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly and too soon on April 28, 2024. She was the loving wife of Raymond A. Montecalvo and dedicated mother to Michael Montecalvo, both of Portsmouth. Arline was born and raised in Providence, RI, and was the daughter of the late Edouard and Marie A. […]
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Green Animals Topiary Garden to hold plant sale, open for the season
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift or locally grown plants to enliven your own home and garden? The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each […]
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Town of Middletown working on preparing Second Beach for the summer season
Middletown is working to get Second Beach ship shape. Over the winter, Mother Nature did a job on the eastern end of the Sachuest Point Road summertime hotspot, dumping tons of rocks in the areas occupied by lifeguard Chairs 1 and 2. Instead of hoping the rocks get pulled back out to sea before the unofficial […]
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U.S. Naval War College to host 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) will hold its 10th Women, Peace, and Security Symposium (WPS) on May 2-3, 2024, in Newport, R.I. The symposium will focus on the use of allyship across different instruments to advance national power. The theme for this year’s symposium is “Advancing Gendered Security in a Complex World: Hard Power, […]
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John Pizzarelli Trio will perform at The JPT on July 20
Spectacle Live today announced that it will present the John Pizzarelli Trio on Saturday, July 20, at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 3, at 10 am. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to […]
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Aquidneck Island Police Parade to close section of Broadway on Sunday
The Aquidneck Island Police Parade will take place on Sunday, May 5, and as part of the event, Broadway will be closed between Admiral Kalbfus Road and Farewell Street in Middletown from 11:30 a.m. to about 2 p.m. The parade begins at the Hampton Inn and ends at Newport City Hall. Police said drivers should […]
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Sen. Euer introduces bill to mitigate community impacts of short-term rentals
A bill introduced by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer would help municipalities dealing with the impact of short-term rentals by allowing them to collect fees to fund projects that mitigate these impacts. “Short-term rentals and the property speculation market have a cascading effect that increases housing costs for everyone,” said Senator Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, […]
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Brad Stevens selected as NBA’s executive of the year after Celtics’ NBA-best regular season
Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday as the NBA’s executive of the year after helping build a Boston Celtics team that posted the league’s best record in the regular season. It’s the first such award for Stevens, who is in his third season as president of basketball operations for the Celtics after serving as their coach […]
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Free shredding event in Tiverton on May 18
A free paper shredding event will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Avenue. The event, sponsored by the Town of Tiverton and Tiverton Library Services, will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tiverton residents are encouraged to bring up to two boxes of paper documents per vehicle […]
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Gillette Stadium will kick off 2024 Concert Series Presented by Dunkin’ with milestone 100th show
When The Rolling Stones take the stage at Gillette Stadium one month from today, it will mark a historic milestone for the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution. The May 30 show, which will kick off the 2024 Gillette Stadium Concert Series presented by Dunkin’, will also be the 100th concert in venue history. […]
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Volunteers were walking and jogging the extra mile to clean up Rhode Island for Earth Month
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) has championed expanding its Earth Day celebration to span the entire month of April, and this month-long grass-roots celebration includes multiple free volunteer opportunities for the public to help keep trash out of the local environment and ending up in waterways. Sara Churgin, District Manager for ERICD, said, […]
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‘Every Dollar Matters’ with Middletown’s proposed Fiscal 2025 Budget
Middletown wants to continue to make forward strides while reigning in budget spending a bit. That was the underlying message of an all-day workshop with the Town Council Saturday from Town Hall, a local tradition that marks the unofficial start of the annual budget preparation process. As part of this effort, Town Administrator Shawn J. […]
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Rhode Island State House prepares to welcome back Independent Man statue after extensive renovations
The Rhode Island State House is getting ready to celebrate the return of the Independent Man statue. The 14-foot figure was taken down to the floor last fall for major renovations, but officials say it’s back and ready to take a stand for Rhode Islanders. “As promised, I want to make sure that Rhode Islanders […]
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Rhode Island State House to open to the public on Rhode Island Independence Day
The Rhode Island State House will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 4 to recognize Rhode Island Independence Day. The opening of the State House is being supported by the State House Restoration Committee. The Rhode Island State House will be open to the public on Saturday, May 4, from 9:30 am […]
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Sea off New England had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The sea off New England, already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, had one of its hottest years on record in 2023. The Gulf of Maine, which abuts New England and Canada, had an annual sea surface temperature nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit above normal last year, scientists with the Portland, Maine-based […]
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Mayor Xay expects no tax increase for full-time Newport residents
Full-time Newport residents, with house values below $1.1 million, should not expect a property tax increase, even though the proposed city budget suggests a 3.25 percent budget increase and a nearly 4 percent tax levy increase, according to Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong. Commercial property taxes and taxes on residents who are not full-time residents – those […]
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South County Museum names Newport resident, Rebecca J. Kelly, as its new Executive Director
The South County Museum Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Rebecca J. Kelly as the new Executive Director and Curator of Collections. Historian, museum professional, university lecturer, and artisan, Ms. Kelly consulted with the South County Museum (SCM) last season on curatorial projects as well as the expansion of the museum’s School of Craft. Board President Lynn Wagner states, […]