An 18-year-old Somerset man is facing serious charges after he allegedly drove drunk, passed a car going the wrong way on West Main Road and crashed, seriously injuring himself and a juvenile who were in the car with him. David Menezes was charged with driving under the influence of liquor or drugs causing serious bodily […]
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Discover Your Dream Home: Weekend Open House offerings in Newport County
Join us this weekend to explore an array of properties across Newport County. Whether you’re looking for a serene seaside escape or a historic home with character, there is something for every discerning buyer. While available inventory is limited, buyer demand continues to drive the narrative as many qualified purchasers remain actively engaged in the […]
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Newport Mental Health receives $25,000 from CVS Health Foundation to support mental health care
The CVS Health Foundation has awarded Newport Mental Health $25,000 as part of a $2 million grant initiative for 2023. The grant funding is part of CVS Health’s mission to improve health outcomes and create a healthier, more equitable future. The CVS Health Foundation specifically chose to focus its grants this year on organizations increasing […]
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College GameDay heads to Foxborough for Army-Navy Game
For the first time in program history, College GameDay will be headed to Foxborough, Massachusetts for the Army-Navy game. The show, which is hosted by Rece Davis and features analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, and Pat McAfee, will broadcast live from Lot 5B outside of Gillette Stadium from 10 a.m. to noon ET. […]
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Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport – Friday, December 8
Good Morning! Today is Friday, December 8, 2023. 🏈 Last night, the New England Patriots ended a five-game losing streak while damaging Pittsburgh Steelers’ increasingly brittle playoff hopes. Read More 🚧 Tonight, RIDOT will permanently close the old downtown Newport exit on Route 138 East off the Pell Bridge. All traffic coming from the Pell Bridge […]
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Pell Bridge Downtown Newport Exit permanently closing Friday
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will permanently close the old downtown Newport exit on Route 138 East off the Pell Bridge on Friday, December 8, 2023. All traffic coming from the Pell Bridge into Newport will need to take the new ramp system. After the old off-ramp, drivers must stay to the left […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers and advocates working to address soaring housing costs
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A push to develop affordable housing on publicly owned land and a requirement that renters receive a four-month notice of planned rent hikes are just two of the ideas being pitched to Rhode Island lawmakers to help address rising housing costs in the state. Other proposals, including […]
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Rhode Island has a long way to go to fix problems caused by short-term rentals
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentDecember 7, 2023 The complex web entangling short-term rentals in Rhode Island has a new twist. Namely, that the licensing process more than half a dozen cities and towns have adopted to regulate Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rentals, might be breaking state law. That’s what Michael Marcello thinks. The […]
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Governor McKee: Hanukkah symbolizes resilience, hope
As the Jewish community lights their menorahs to celebrate Hanukkah, Governor Dan McKee issued a statement of support for the holiday today. McKee said Hanukkah symbolizes the resilience of the human spirit and the triumph of hope over adversity, and that the people of Rhode Island are with the Jewish community during this time. He […]
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Adopt Rocky: A loving, social dog ready for his rorever home
Rocky is an 8-year-old dog who is looking for his forever home. He is a social butterfly and gets along well with other dogs. Rocky enjoys the simple things in life like going for walks, sunbathing, and giving unconditional love. Rocky is on a quest to find his soulmate and is looking for someone to […]
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Enrollment in Rhode Island schools declines significantly
A new report finds that enrollment in Rhode Island schools has declined significantly since 2019. The study, conducted by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), shows that public school enrollment has fallen by more than 7,000 students, and district school enrollment has fallen by more than 10,000 students. The report’s authors say that various […]
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Portsmouth Police: Woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges
A 29-year-old woman formerly of Middletown was taken into custody yesterday on fentanyl trafficking charges, the Portsmouth Police Department announced in a press release. Officers pulled the woman over on Boyd’s Lane in Portsmouth after an investigation into drug trafficking in the area. The woman, Samantha Carfora, was charged with the delivery of a controlled […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Dec. 8 – 10
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Friday, December 8 Things To Do Christmas in Newport throughout Newport Holidays at the Newport Mansions 4:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland 5 pm: Harvest Night Market at Harvest Market 5:30 pm: IYRS Community Holiday Party […]
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Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Since well before Thanksgiving, streaming and cable networks have featured Christmas movies in anticipation of the season. Some wholesome classics, like “Miracle on 34th Street” or “It’s a Wonderful Life,” have stood as holiday standards for generations. Others are forging new traditions, with prolific holiday production house Hallmark premiering new offerings every year and streamers […]
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The Ocean Race wins Sustainability Award
The Ocean Race has won the International Sports Awards 2023 for its efforts to put ocean protection at the heart of the round-the-world sailing competition. The 11th Hour Racing collaboration, titled Racing with Purpose, set out to influence global ocean policy, measure the race’s environmental impact, and inspire the next generation of ocean advocates. The […]
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Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport – Thursday, December 7
Good Morning! Today is Thursday, December 7, 2023. More than $2.4 million in the form of checks will be sent out to nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders this holiday season, thanks to the Treasury’s Your Money program, announced Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa. Read More Dr. Michael Fine, a former Director of the Rhode Island Department […]
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Obituary: Janet Ellen Wasilewski
Janet Ellen Wasilewski, 78, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on December 4, 2023. Born in Amarillo, TX on May 11, 1945, she was the daughter of Robert and Beatrice (Ruffin) Macintosh. Janet’s love for the city she lived in was remarkable as she considered herself a “Newporter” for life. She cherished the Ocean Drive, beaches, […]
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Obituary: Brenda Margolis
Brenda Margolis passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Lewisville, Texas. She was 79. She was the wife of late Maurice Margolis. Whether family, friends or the thousands of strangers who flocked to eat her food, Brenda Margolis never met anyone she wasn’t happy to cook for. The daughter of the late Irving and […]
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Lilly scores 22 in Brown’s 67-64 victory against Rhode Island
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 22 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 67-64 on Wednesday night. Lilly shot 6 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 7 of 10 from the free throw line for the Bears (3-8, Ivy League). Aaron Cooley shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 7 […]
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Nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders to get $2.4 million in unclaimed property checks
More than $2.4 million in the form of checks will be sent out to nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders this holiday season, thanks to the Treasury’s Your Money program, announced Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa. Unclaimed property is made up of cash and assets that the Treasurer’s office recovers from businesses, banks, landlords, safe deposit […]
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U.S. Senior Open signage and e-bikes are on Newport City Council’s December 13 docket
The December 13 regular City Council meeting agenda includes a public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance to allow temporary signage for the 2024 U.S. Senior Open at the Newport Country Club. A resolution requesting the City’s Legislative Delegation to introduce legislation enabling the City Council to enact ordinances regulating the uses of e-bikes and […]
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52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts. The turtles arrived in Tampa on Tuesday, and 16 were sent to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, officials said in a news release. All […]
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Middletown Council revives subcommittee to study short-term rentals
The Middletown Town Council has unanimously voted to revive a subcommittee to study short-term rentals in the city and welcomed a new deputy director of public works. During its meeting on Monday night, the council also heard concerns from residents of Easton Pointers about proposed sidewalks on Purgatory Road, and took a moment of silence […]
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Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record
By MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont submitted […]
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DEM stocking Melville Pond next week with Sebago Salmon, Brook, and Rainbow Trout
Upper and Lower Melville Ponds in Portsmouth are among four freshwater ponds that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will be stocking with fish during the week of December 10, 2023. Upper and Lower Melville Ponds in Portsmouth and Carbuncle Pond in Coventry will be stocked after the recent lifting of Cyanobacteria alerts and Wyoming Pond […]