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 […]
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Obituary: Mary E. (Laranjo) Williams
Mary E. Williams, 98, of Newport, RI, died on December 17, 2023, in the St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Williams for 61 years. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Medeiros) Laranjo. Mrs. Williams was a parishioner of Jesus Saviour Church. She […]
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Greenlove Foundation donates water bottle filling station to Forest Avenue Elementary School
On Sunday, Greenlove Foundation announced its water bottle filling station donation to Forest Avenue Elementary School in Middletown, Rhode Island. The hydration station donation aligns with the school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness in a world where single-use plastic has become a serious environmental threat, according to the Greenlove Foundation. Why Forest Avenue […]
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2 Tiverton men arrested by State Police on larceny charges
A barracks investigation into receiving stolen goods led to the arrests of two Tiverton men, Rhode Island State Police shared on Sunday. Troopers arrested Clayton Manchester, 43, of Tiverton, at 10:06 am on charges of larceny of more than $10,000 and conspiracy to receive stolen goods, state police said. Grant Manchester, 39, of Tiverton, was […]
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Obituary: Michael Kent Ervin
Michael Kent Ervin, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on December 17, 2023.He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Mackin) Ervin and the late Melinda M. “Mindy” (Rebello) Ervin. He leaves his cherished dogs, Fig and mr beenee. Born in Newport, RI on July 20, 1962, he was the son of Billy Maxwell Ervin […]
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Newsletter – What’s Up in Newport: Monday, December 18
Good Morning! Today is Monday, December 18, 2023. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has restricted access to the Newport Pell and Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridges for certain vehicles due to high-speed winds. House trailers/RVs, empty enclosed trailers, or any vehicle that, in the opinion of law-enforcement personnel, may not safely cross the bridge will be prohibited. Motorists […]
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A1 Roofing & Construction opens new headquarters
A1 Roofing & Construction, founded in 2007, recently celebrated the opening of its new headquarters at 1133 West Main Road in Middletown, RI. Formerly the site of the Hyundai of Newport auto dealership, the building has been completely renovated to accommodate A1’s growing team, provide a spacious showroom for customer displays, and streamline equipment maintenance. […]
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Obituary: Roberta J. Butlin
Roberta J. Butlin, 82, of Middletown, RI, longtime resident of Bristol, RI, passed away on December 14, 2023. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Marjorie (Churchill) Jamora. She was the best friend and beloved wife of Roderick W. Butlin; survived by her children Andrew Butlin, Todd (Paula) Butlin, […]
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Obituary: Jean Mary (Groff) McDonald
Beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Jean Mary (Groff) McDonald, 78, of Newport, RI, formerly of Marshfield, MA, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Newport. She was the wife of the late Henry McDonald. Born in Fall River, MA, on December 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Gertrude (Walsh) […]
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Hopkins’ 26 points and 12 rebounds send Providence past Sacred Heart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had a double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds and Providence beat Sacred Heart 78-64 on Saturday. Josh Oduro scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 10 from the floor, and added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Friars (9-2) Rich Barron shot 5 for 7, including 4 […]
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Davis’ 26 help Delaware knock off Rhode Island 67-56 at Holiday Hoopfest
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — Jyare Davis scored 26 points as Delaware beat Rhode Island 67-56 on Saturday night at Holiday Hoopfest. Davis had three steals for the Fightin’ Blue Hens (8-3). Jalun Trent was 4 of 11 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 12 points. Niels Lane was 2-of-3 shooting […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Angling for some seasonal wisdom
Since we’re deep into the Christmas buying season – the season when long ago three wise men were wending their way to Bethlehem – it seemed appropriate that on Facebook recently, a shopper begged for sage advice. A vintage bamboo fly-fishing rod and reel had captured his fancy in an antiques shop, but before committing […]
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Letter: Preservation can be about one part of a community, or an entire community
The recent attempt by the Preservation Society to thwart the Revolution Wind project has inspired me to search for the logic behind its action. I think it was stated that the sight of a wind farm would “devastate the tourism industry ” in Newport. If the BOEM report is correct, the simulated view from […]
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Brett Goldstein adds second show at PPAC
Brett Goldstein has added a second show of his stand-up performance, “The Second Best Night of Your Life,” at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The 7 p.m. performance on Friday, March 29, 2024, was added due to overwhelming demand, according to PPAC. Goldstein is best known for his role as Roy Kent on the Apple […]