Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grantees at Newport Vineyards. More than 40 local farmers, fishers, specialty food producers obtained LASA grant awards, splitting more than $650,000 in funding on projects that will support the growth, development, and […]
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Meet Purdy, a 1-year-old mixed-breed up for adoption at Potter League for Animals
Meet your new best friend, Purdy – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Purdy is a 1-year-old female mixed breed. “Purdy is a sweet black and white pittie mix looking for a new home,” Potter League for Animals shared on their website. “This […]
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Obituary: Marian Corey
Marian E. Corey, 85, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late Richard Corey. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frederick C. Marley Sr. and Wealthy (Rose) Marley. Marian is survived by her children; […]
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Single-event tickets are now on sale for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to Courting Fashion presented by Chubb and Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends. Fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the Class of 2024 – Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom, and Leander Paes […]
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Portsmouth Police Department awarded National Accreditation
On March 23, 2024, the Portsmouth Police Department was awarded its initial Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). CALEA® Accreditation is recognized as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. “This is a mark of the department’s dedication and commitment to upholding the highest standards in policing,” […]
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Obituary: Gunnel Saur
Gunnel Margaretha Saur, 91, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jess Saur for 59 years. Gunnel was born in Goteborg, Sweden in May of 1932, the first child of Harold and Edith Andersson. World War II […]
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Gerry Goldstein: ‘All That’ and more about our state
I see we have a new Rhode Island slogan to attract tourists, and not surprisingly, it made its debut to mixed reviews. This is a touchy subject, especially after the last attempt at state sloganeering, “Cooler and Warmer,” was received like ketchup on a hot wiener or fried clams with no bellies. The new slogan, […]
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Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source. The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects. Massachusetts received bids from Avangrid Renewables, […]
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Four project developers submit offshore wind proposals to Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy announced today that it will evaluate offshore wind (OSW) proposals from four project developers in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for approximately 1,200 MW of clean and affordable energy – the largest procurement in state history. Proposals were received from: Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted, SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, and Vineyard […]
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Newport Restaurant Group’s 2023 Gift Card Donation Program raises $64,000 for local nonprofits
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it has donated $64,000 to local nonprofits through its annual, year-round gift card program, exceeding last year’s fundraising total by more than $4,000. The program funds $2.00 from every gift card purchase to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. Since the program’s inception in 2019, more than $214,000 has […]
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Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tour Lucy’s Hearth
Lucy’s Hearth, which started 40 years ago as a community project to fight homelessness, today welcomed Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, and Juana Matias, New England Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Originally part of a former convent at St. Lucy’s Church […]
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A Flood Watch has been issued for Newport County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newport County, Rhode Island. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2 am on Thursday, March 28, through late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Flood Watch 307 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY […]
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Rhode Island DEM offering free boating safety classes for teenagers
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering free boating safety classes for young people 13 to 17. This is a two-day course that will teach participants everything they need to know about safety, regulations, and basic boating skills. The class will take place on Saturday, May […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free class on electronic and research tools
The Middletown Public Library will host a free class for all residents on Saturday, April 13. The class will teach residents about the library’s electronic and research tools, which are free of charge with a library card. The free class, which is open to all ages, will take place in the library’s meeting room, 700 […]
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ERICD seeks volunteers to ‘plog’ and ‘plock’ the Newport Rhode Race Marathon course after the runners
Join Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) to “plog” the Newport Rhode Race Marathon course after the runners on April 13! All participants must sign up by April 8. Ploggers (those who pick up trash while jogging) and plockers (those who pick up trash while walking) are invited to help ERICD clean up in Newport […]
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Sen. Euer bill would help Rhode Islanders pass on their homes without probate
While Rhode Islanders can avoid the costly and complex process of probate when they pass along financial assets like pension plans and life insurance policies to a named beneficiary, these mechanisms do not exist for Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death. Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has selected the 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners. Now in their 18th year, the awards recognize outstanding business achievements in Greater Newport. The Excellence in Business Awards Dinner will occur on April 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, following the annual Expo. The […]
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Missing 17-year-old found dead near Newport State Airport
The Middletown Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 27, that they have recovered the body of a missing juvenile. At 11:17 am on Wednesday, March 27, Middletown Police Department said in a press release that their department, along with the Newport and Portsmouth Police Departments and U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force members, located the body […]
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Obituary: Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz
Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz, 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey J. Moniz. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Beatrice (Raposa) […]
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Rhode Island legislature considers changes to school safety drills
The Rhode Island legislature is considering legislation that would call for changes to the state’s school safety drills, including reducing the number of drills and the frequency with which they are executed. Under current law, there are three drills per year: monthly evacuation drills, lockdown drills in September and January, and two additional emergency evacuation […]
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Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Sixteen may be sweet, but it isn’t the only relevant number as the NCAA Tournament heads into the regional semifinals. Here are some other numbers worth knowing for each team. These statistics will help you learn more about each of the remaining teams and could explain how some of them got […]
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Body pulled from Providence River identified as a 44-year-old Newport man
A body that was pulled out of the Providence River on Kettle Avenue near the East Bay Bike Path on Thursday, March 21, has been identified. The victim, Marcus Harris, was a 44-year-old man from Newport, Rhode Island. Harris’s body was located by a pedestrian around 7:15 pm on Thursday, March 21, according to East […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at The Gamm Theatre is fun and funny
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” begins with a shipwreck. Twins Viola and Sebastian are tossed into the sea. Viola is saved. Sebastian is feared lost. Brought to Illyria by her rescuers, Viola takes on the appearance of a boy, working as Cesario, a page to Illyria’s Duke Orsino. Now hold onto your hat, it gets a little […]
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Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former top Rhode Island official agreed Tuesday to pay a $5,000 to settle an ethics fine for his behavior on a Philadelphia business trip last year. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission found David Patten violated the state’s ethics code. Patten resigned last June following an investigation into the accusations of […]
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Exploring challenges while creating a new vision for Newport Schools — WUN’s monthly conversation with Newport’s School Superintendent
Newport’s Rogers High School has among the highest percentage of poor students in Rhode Island, and it is reflected in test scores. It is also reflected in high levels of absenteeism, something schools statewide are trying to resolve, including Newport. Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. for our live virtual video […]