Elizabeth R. “Betty” Williams, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Newport HospitalShe was the wife of Kenneth Williams. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Salome (Knauss) Stephens.She traveled when she was younger and met Ken Williams whom she married. She was famous for […]
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‘Painstaking choices’ and ‘difficult decisions’ await legislators this year
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJanuary 2, 2024 The Rhode Island State House awakened from its winter slumber Tuesday afternoon with the bang of a gavel, springing lawmakers to attention for the 2024 legislative session. Leaders of both chambers reiterated their policy priorities for the year in opening remarks, striking a mix of optimism and […]
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Island Cinemas permanently closing on Jan. 21
Island Cinemas today announced that it will permanently close later this month, marking the end of more than thirty years of business in Middletown. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Island Cinemas 10 will be closing our doors permanently on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the end of the business day,” […]
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Housing, climate change, assault weapons ban on agenda as Rhode Island lawmakers start new session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers met Tuesday for the start of the state’s new Legislative session, with the top issues under consideration including investing in public transit and safe affordable housing, defending against climate change and weighing a call for same-day voter registration. Advocates are also pushing lawmakers to act on gun safety […]
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Tiverton Library debuts Art House Movie Nights
The Tiverton Public Library and Arts Council have announced a new series of Art House Movie Nights featuring a selection of contemporary films and documentaries. This free, open event will take place on the third Tuesday of every month, starting January 16, at 6 pm, at the library located at 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton. […]
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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. 22 to Dec. 29. 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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Obituary: Michelle Madden
Michelle Madden, 87, who peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023 in Newport, RI, surrounded by her family. Michelle, beloved wife of the late Robert Madden “Bob” for 42 years, was born and raised in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Dr. Michael McGarty and Catherine (Garrity) McGarty. A graduate of Sacred Heart High […]
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Newport City Council to interview applicants for Planning Board, Historic District Commission
The Newport City Council is set to interview five applicants for appointments to the Planning Board and Historic District Commission during a meeting on January 6. The interviews will take place in the second-floor conference room at City Hall on Broadway. Those scheduled to appear include Michael Mullaney, Jarrod Pimentel, Paul McGreevy, Raymond Goddard, and […]
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What Sold: Notable Newport County real estate transactions (Dec. 25 – 29)
The real estate market in Newport County continues to show signs of resilience and modest activity over the past week, with ten properties changing hands before the new year, according to data from the statewide MLS. For prospective homeowners, the quest for the perfect property can be both thrilling and, at times, frustrating. The limited […]
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Patriots fall to 4-12 and clinch worst season in Belichick’s coaching career
The game meant nothing to the New England Patriots. And any chance they had of playing spoiler disappeared in a turnover-filled first half. Bailey Zappe threw three interceptions on two of his first three passes, added another in the second quarter and his first completion was fumbled away by receiver Pharaoh Brown in Sunday’s 27-21 […]
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Rhode Island opens mail ballot application period for Presidential Preference Primary
The Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division announced today that mail ballot applications are now available for voters who will be participating in the Presidential Preference Primary. Registered voters who have a valid Rhode Island driver’s license or State identification card can request a mail ballot by filling out a mail ballot application form […]
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Discovering the history of Newport: A guide to the city’s street names and landmarks
Photo: Boston Public Library, Norman B. Leventhal Map Center The streets and landmarks of Newport are filled with stories from over 300 years of history. From the founders and heroes to the early settlers, the names of these streets and landmarks pay tribute to the rich history of this city. While this is just a small […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, January 2
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 Tuesday, January 2, 2024. ⚓ Rhode Island’s House and Senate members will return to the State House today to begin the 2024 legislative […]
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Obituary: Dorothy J. Boylan
Dorothy J. (Karas) Boylan, 103, of Newport, died peacefully on December 30, 2023, reuniting with her husband, the late Francis T. Boylan, Sr., on their 56th wedding anniversary. She was the daughter of the late Jeanette and George Karas of Denver, Colorado. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she lived most of her early years in Chicago, […]
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Rhode Island Legislators return to State House on Jan. 2
Rhode Island’s House and Senate members will return to the State House on Tuesday, January 2, to begin the 2024 legislative session. Both the House and the Senate are scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 2, at 4 pm in their respective chambers on the second floor of the State House. Each chamber will hold a […]
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Legislative Outlook – Rep. Terri-Denise Cortvriend
With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we have these past few years, to the area’s legislative delegation with a brief survey looking at their initiatives in the past session, and what they hope to accomplish in the 2024 session. We also asked about their […]
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Frederic scores 2 goals as Bruins win 3rd straight by downing Red Wings, 5-3
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle had the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday. Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game. Jake DeBrusk also added an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had three assists […]
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Obituary: Laura Granitto
Laura “Cookie” Granitto, 100 years of age, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones. Laura was born on August 30, 1923, in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. She was one of 11 children to the late Vito and Lucy (Centrone) Farello. She was the last survivor of all her […]
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Obituary: Elaine Marie Hammond
Portsmouth, RI – Elaine Marie Hammond, 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born in Newport, RI on August 21, 1948, to the late Frank and Rosemary (Camara) Szczepaniak. Elaine was the beloved wife of the late John Hammond, and together they shared many wonderful years of marriage. […]
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RI VegFest, Rhode Island’s Vegan Food Festival, returns on Feb. 3 & 4
RI VegFest, the Ocean State’s only fully vegan festival, will host their annual event showcasing plant-based foods, beverages, artists, makers, and businesses at WaterFire Arts Center on Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024. The 2024 vendor and exhibitor line-up features over 85 local and national vegan/vegan-friendly brands from Rhode Island and ten other states. […]
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Clarke scores 19, Stony Brook downs Brown 69-65
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Aaron Clarke scored 19 points as Stony Brook beat Brown 69-65 on Friday night. Clarke had six rebounds for the Seawolves (7-6). Keenan Fitzmorris scored 16 points, going 7 of 11 from the floor. Chris Maidoh had 10 points and finished 5 of 8 from the floor. Kino Lilly Jr. […]
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18-year-old Middletown man arrested by State Police on drug charges
The Rhode Island State Police reported the arrest of Justice L. Conner, age 18, of Middletown, Rhode Island, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 12:17 AM. Conner was arrested for manufacture/sell/possession with intent to manufacture/sell Schedule I-II (Cocaine) — 1 Ounce to 1 Kilogram and obstructing an officer in the execution of duty. The arrest […]
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New Year’s Weekend Weather: Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Showers
According to the National Weather Service, a partial chance of rain and partly cloudy skies are in the forecast for New Year’s weekend. The Saturday forecast shows a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy, with a high near 48 degrees and west wind 7-13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday night is partly […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Dec. 30 – Jan. 6
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge […]
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On the Market: New home for the New Year – Newport County Open Houses this weekend
As we bid farewell to 2023, Newport County invites you to explore 9 Open Houses this weekend. Limited inventory continues to be a challenge for many prospective homebuyers, and until the supply and demand dynamic changes that will continue to be the case. Right now there are currently 183 properties available for sale in Newport […]