Three people were charged with disorderly conduct in Newport on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, according to an Arrest log provided by the Newport Police Department. Police said 43-year-old Michael Gillette, whose address was not disclosed, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with domestic disorderly conduct and domestic – simple assault or battery. 55-year-old Craig Costa […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, December 20
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Join the 17,000+ who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, December 20, 2023. 📺 Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation today […]
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Watch: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Colleen Burns Jermain, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation at 3 pm on Wednesday, December 20. Watch on YouTube
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BankNewport awards $115,000 in grants to 31 Rhode Island charities
BankNewport has announced that it has recently awarded more than $115,000 to 31 local charities that address basic needs, food insecurity, education, children and families, arts and culture and healthy lives. “Rhode Island is home to a myriad of organizations dedicated to providing essential services to our communities, particularly for those facing the greatest challenges,” […]
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The Sailing Museum And The National Sailing Hall Of Fame: Celebrating a successful year
Submitted by The Sailing Museum The Sailing Museum, home of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, is celebrating the end of a successful year – the first full year in its new space, the historic Armory Building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. Anticipating a period of growth in the near future, the leadership and […]
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Schedule Change: RIDOT to begin offering free ferry service between Bristol and Providence on Dec. 21
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that because of a mechanical issue with a crane being used to position a floating dock for passengers to embark and disembark at the ferry terminal at India Point Park in Providence, the first day of ferry service will now begin on Thursday, December 21. RIDOT […]
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Aquidneck Island communities seek residents’ input on internet connectivity
As part of a statewide initiative to provide more affordable broadband internet to the entire state, Newport and other Aquidneck Island communities seek residents’ input on internet connectivity. The Aquidneck Island Broadband Consortium (AIBC), a partnership between the City of Newport, the Towns of Middletown and Portsmouth, and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, is […]
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$30K grant to support tractor shed at Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm
A $28,200 grant from the Champlin Foundation and a $2,000 grant from BankNewport will support the construction of a tractor shed at the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm. The AgInnovation Farm is a student-driven collaboration between the Portsmouth School District and the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD), where participants problem-solve through authentication learning and community collaboration […]
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Newport Classical will present Pianist Eric Lu on Jan. 26
Newport Classical today announced that it will present its next Chamber Series concert featuring pianist Eric Lu. Hailed by the Guardian as “a veritable poet of the keyboard,” Eric Lu makes his Newport Classical debut at Newport Classical’s home venue, Newport Classical Recital Hall, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:30 pm, in a program of music by J.S. […]
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Business Recovery Center opens in East Providence as part of Washington Bridge response
Today, Governor Dan McKee, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Rhode Island’s Congressional Delegation, and municipal leaders gathered to open the SBA’s Business Recovery Center at the Weaver Memorial Library in East Providence as part of the state’s ongoing Washington Bridge response. “Getting our small businesses back on track and delivering the help they need is […]
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RI Hospitality Association & Salve Regina University unveil results of student-developed post-COVID-19 economic impact report
In partnership with the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the Spring 2023 ECN-307 Introduction to Econometrics class at Salve Regina University has conducted a comprehensive analysis of Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism industries’ recovery post-COVID-19, under the guidance of Samuel Sacco, Senior Lecturer of Business and Economics; Stacey Carter, Strategic Partnership Officer; and Dr. Melissa Varao, Chair […]
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Obituary: Terrence “Terry” Finn
We regret to share that Terrence “Terry” Finn of East Bridgewater, MA passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 84. Terry was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Finn (Crowley) to whom he was married for 30 years. He was previously married to Jacqueline Ferrarese (Maynard) with whom he shared four children, […]
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RIPTA to run on a Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate all fixed-route bus services on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, December 25, 2023, and Monday, January 1, 2024. RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Flex Service Flex Services […]
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$5.9 million in federal funds awarded to Rhode Island communities
The City of Newport, Town of Middletown, and Town of Portsmouth are among 14 Rhode Island municipalities that will share $5.9 million in federal funds for housing and community development grants. The money will allow the City of Newport to install a water fountain and electrical services for lighting at the North End Basketball Park, […]
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Newsletter – What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, December 19
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 👉 The Newport Zoning Board of Review denied a petition from Harbour Realty to build a proposed hotel plan on Waites Wharf in a 3+ hour meeting last night. Two members voted to approve; three members voted to deny. Watch the meeting here. ⛴️ On Monday, the Rhode […]
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Deadly storm batters Northeastern US, knocking out power, grounding flights and flooding roads
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm barreled into the Northeastern U.S. on Monday, flooding roads and downing trees, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, forcing flight cancellations and school closures, and killing at least four people. More than 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain fell in parts of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania by […]
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Lucy’s Hearth receives $20,000 to help residents stay housed this winter
Lucy’s Hearth in Middletown is among eight nonprofits across the state to receive $20,000 grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to help residents stay housed this winter. The organization was selected because it regularly works with people who are homeless or in danger of losing their homes due to relatively small expenses. “Those organizations will […]
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Meet Baccara, a sweet ‘little wiggle-bomb’ available for adoption
Baccara, a 4-year-old female wiggle-bomb, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals. Baccara weighs about 40 lbs. Baccara is a sweet girl who loves attention from her people. She enjoys hanging by her person’s side and asking for pets. Baccara also gets zoomies, too! If you would like to learn more […]
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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 Dec. 8 to Dec. 15. 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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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gasoline prices have been falling for 13 weeks straight now, but oil price trends could spell higher costs for drivers in the new year. An increase in prices in 2024, however, may not look like the painful surge weathered in 2022. “While the declines may soon come to an end as the price of oil […]
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Portsmouth to continue 0% Interest Septic Loan Program
The town of Portsmouth is now able to continue offering 0% interest loans to homeowners to fix or replace failing septic tanks and cesspools, thanks to a $2 million loan from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. The Portsmouth Community Septic System Loan Program helps homeowners avoid the substantial financial burden that septic tank or cesspool […]
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DEM to host First Day Hike at George Washington State Campground
To help kick off the New Year, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is hosting a First Day Hike at the George Washington State Campground in Chepachet on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to all ages. The First Day Hikes program is a nationwide initiative that […]
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What Sold: Newport County Real Estate Recap (Week of Dec. 11 – 15)
As we move into the bustling week before Christmas, and less than 2 weeks from 2024 – the local real estate scene remains relatively active despite the challenges with limited inventory. As a destination location and coastal community, Newport County remains at the forefront of Rhode Island property transactions and Newport was recently noted as […]
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UPDATE: RITBA lifts bridge restrictions
Update: 12:35 pm on Dec. 18 All bridges are open for normal travel, according to RITBA. Update: 8:01 am on Dec. 18 The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has restricted access to the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridges to additional vehicles. Only automobiles, pickup trucks, flatbed trailers, and commercial buses are permitted to cross the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano […]