Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today convened the leadership of all state agencies to review preparedness and response plans as Rhode Island continues to ready for additional flash flooding and severe weather as Hurricane Lee approaches. The Administration will continue to provide updates over the next several days. “We’ve mobilized all of […]
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Save The Bay invites Rhode Island volunteers to #SeaTheChange during Ocean Conservancy’s 38th annual International Coastal Cleanup
This September-November, Save The Bay is calling on volunteers to be the change and #SeaTheChange as part of Ocean Conservancy’s 38th International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC), the world’s largest volunteer effort to remove and record trash from local lakes, waterways, beaches and the ocean. “With each piece of trash we collect, we see the difference we […]
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52nd Annual Newport International Boat Show officially kicks off the 2023 boat show season
The Newport International Boat Show returns with its 52nd event Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport. The Newport International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water events in the country and the premier show in the Northeast. Its expanded footprint encompasses over 15 acres […]
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Obituary: Mary Ellen Fatulli
Mary Ellen (LaPierre) Fatulli, age 91, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023, at home with her devoted daughter, Janet L. Fatulli, by her side. Beloved daughter of the late Natalie (Bowman) and Harold LaPierre, Sr., and sister of the late Harold LaPierre, Jr. Mary Ellen was the loving wife of […]
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Newport Green Infrastructure Project brings the community together to protect Narragansett Bay Watershed
A new green infrastructure installation is collecting polluted stormwater and protecting the Narragansett Bay watershed. The installation at Pell Elementary School slows down stormwater, allowing it to more naturally absorb into the ground instead of sweeping pollutants into the watershed. The location of the installation was a community effort led by the Eastern Rhode Island […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Wednesday, September 13
Hello! Today is Wednesday, September 13, 2023. 🦈 Deb and Steve Dauphinais, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown when Deb Dauphinais spotted a 16-inch juvenile shark with its head stuck inside a work glove at the bottom of about 35 feet of water. Read More ⚾ Gleyber Torres had a […]
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Underdogs turn form guide on its head on Day 1 of Rolex NYYC Invitational Cup
On a day when Rhode Island Sound served up some very shifty conditions, helmsman Cristian Frers and the Yacht Club Argentino crew posted a dominant scoreline of 2-1-2 to take the early lead at the eighth Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, the premiere one-design regatta for Corinthian sailors, with the low score of […]
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Adoptable Dog Of The Week: Meet Mali, a lovable canine bundle of joy
Meet your new best friend, Mali – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Mali is a 5-year-old male mixed breed. “Meet Mali, a lovable canine bundle of joy! Mali’s exuberance is infectious, and his boundless affection knows no bounds,” Potter League for Animals […]
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Obituary: Amy C. Elshant
Amy C. Elshant, 46, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2023, at Newport Hospital. Amy was born in South Kingstown, RI, she was the daughter of Catherine (Smith) Elshant and the late George E. Elshant Jr. of Middletown. Besides her mother Cate, Amy leaves her brothers: Gregory […]
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DEM: Mosquito samples from Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly test positive for West Nile Virus
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that two mosquito samples collected Sept. 5 from a trap in Glocester tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and that mosquito samples from five communities — Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly — tested positive for West Nile Virus […]
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Salve’s BOSS Show 2023 runs at Hamilton Gallery Sept. 14-17
The creative work of Salve students in the areas of photography, painting, drawing, illustration, ceramics, graphic design, sculpture and interactive media will be featured at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery when Best of Salve Student Show, also known as BOSS Show 2023, runs Sept. 14-27. This annual juried exhibition showcases creative achievement at all studio […]
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A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut couple’s scuba diving trip in Rhode Island on Monday turned into a mission to rescue a baby shark. Deb and Steve Dauphinais, of Glastonbury, Connecticut, were diving on the sand flats off Jamestown, Rhode Island, when Deb Dauphinais spotted the 16-inch (41-centimeter) juvenile shark […]
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Helly Hansen Newport marks 25 years at the 52nd Newport International Boat Show
Another highlight of Helly Hansen Newport’s 25th anniversary, the Newport International Boat Show opens along Rhode Island’s most historic waterfront on Sept.14th. The Helly Hansen Newport crew is proud to have been a Newport International Boat Show sponsor since the store opened 25 years ago at 154 Thames St. Newport. Helly Hansen Newport is North […]
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The Sailing Museum receives Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award from Newport Restoration Foundation
The Sailing Museum, which celebrates the sport of sailing through dynamic exhibitions and is home to the National Sailing Hall of Fame, announced today the receipt of a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award from the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) and the City of Newport. The award honors recipients for exemplary projects of historic preservation in the […]
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Obituary: Richard Medeiros
Richard C. Medeiros Richard C. Medeiros, 55, of Tiverton, RI, died on Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA. He passed peacefully and in the company of loved ones.Born on March 31, 1968, in Providence, RI. He was the son of Richard Medeiros and Marilyn (Gibney) Medeiros. As a lifelong […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Loughlin
Robert “Bob” Loughlin, 83, of Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Clifford) Loughlin for 39 years, and the father of Robert Loughlin (Lori), Michol Ann Hutchison, Stephanie Sullivan (Michael), Samantha Domizlaff (Liam), and the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Bob was born in Philadelphia, […]
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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 Sep. 1 to Sep. 8. 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: Carlos Mauricio Quijada Gomez
Carlos M. Quijada Gomez, 51, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on September 5, 2023. He was the husband of Rosa (Gonzalez) Gonzalez de Quijada. Born in Nueva Concepcion, Chalatenango, El Salvador on January 30, 1972, He was the son of Miguel Quijada and Florinda Gomez Quijada. Carlos was a man who was full of joy […]
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How gas prices have changed in Providence in the last week
Gas prices have held steady over the past week as the summer travel season winds down. The national average price for a gallon of gas still sits about 10 cents above where it was this time last year. Refinery issues for West Coast states and continued production cuts from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Tuesday, Sept. 12
Hello! Today is Tuesday, September 12, 2023. 🔔 Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, the future 35th President of the United States, and Jacqueline Bouvier were married at St. Mary’s Church in Newport on this day in 1953. It is estimated that between 750 – 800 guests, including many notable individuals, attended the wedding at St. Mary’s […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Air Mail
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! If you’re headed towards the Granite State Comic Con this weekend, September 15 – 17, in Manchester, New Hampshire, be sure to say hello to Tim Jones at his booth!
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Newport Classical to present Violinist Chad Hoopes and Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott in concert
As part of its Chamber Series, Newport Classical presents a special evening featuring two internationally renowned soloists and chamber musicians – violinist Chad Hoopes and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott. The high-powered, virtuosic duo performs on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7:30 pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.). Newport audiences have the rare opportunity to hear these superb artists – who regularly perform at venues such […]
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Jim Garman to discuss hurricanes during Portsmouth Historical Society lecture on Sept. 21
Aquidneck Island has been subjected to a number of devastating hurricanes since colonial days. Portsmouth Town Historian Jim Garman will talk about what it was like in the aftermath of the ‘38 and ‘54 hurricanes on the 85th anniversary of the 1938 hurricane. This lecture will include numerous photographs showing the serious damage done to […]
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Newport Public Education Foundation to honor Gray Matter Marketing, Jennifer Carter, Jean McLaughlin and Taylor Rock during annual celebration
The Newport Public Education Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s recipients are: Partner in Education: Gray Matter Marketing Friend of Education: Jennifer Carter Unsung Hero: Jean McLaughlin The awards will be […]