By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As millions of Medicaid recipients face the potential loss of health coverage for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, state call centers are getting inundated with questions from people needing help. In some cases, federal officials say, it’s taking too long to get […]
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SBA offers workshops to help small businesses
The Small Business Administration has announced a series of workshops for small businesses that will help business owners with everything from their QuickBooks expertise to helping minority and women-owned businesses become certified to qualify for state contracts. To register for any of the sessions, visit the SBA’s website at https://www.sba.gov/district/rhode-island. Many of the SBA’s programs […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Third Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Third Beach in Middletown because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. Original Story The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing several beaches because of high bacteria levels: Third Beach, Middletown Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth Burlingame State Park Picnic Area, Charlestown Burlingame State Park […]
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What’s Up this weekend: August 17 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and weekend, Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule; Thursday, August 17: American Star Friday, August 18: American Eagle Saturday, August 19: American Constitution Thursday, August 17 Things To Do 8 […]
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Obituary: Frederick R. Stevenson
Frederick R. Stevenson, Jr. 69, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on August 14, 2023. He was the husband of Dr. Karen (Holmes) Stevenson. Born in Honolulu, HI on September 25, 1953, He was the son of Margaret (Taylor) Stevenson of Portsmouth, and the late Frederick Stevenson Sr. Fred grew up in a Navy family, living […]
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What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council Meeting on August 23
Newport City Council will host their next Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm. Due to an ongoing issue with the elevator at Newport City Hall, the meeting will occur in the Conference Hall at Innovate Newport. The meeting is open to the public. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR THE REGULAR […]
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Narragansett Bay Adult Athletic Sailing Association sails 100 miles around Narragansett Bay-in F18’s
By Narragansett Bay Adult Athletic Sailing Association Last weekend, catamaran sailors took to Narragansett Bay for 2 days and 100 miles of high-speed endurance racing for the “New England 100.” The 33rd running of the “100” was hosted at Sail Newport and run by the Narragansett Adult Athletic Sailing Association (NAASA). Thirty-six sailors competed in this test […]
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Teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island is welcoming new singers this fall
Aquidneck Singers, a teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island established in September 2019, welcomes new singers to join us this fall. Aquidneck Singers is conducted by Elizabeth Woodhouse, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Choral Collective of Newport County, which offers community singing programs across Aquidneck Island (www.newportsings.org). There is no audition […]
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Obituary: Judith Papineau
Judith (Judy) A. Papineau, 69, of Tiverton, died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Albert M. and Irene V. (Reed) Papineau. Judy worked on the Navy base in Ney Hall for fifteen years. Judy loved to travel and visited […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, August 17
Good Morning! Today is Thursday, August 17. Newport City Council will host a workshop today at 5:30 pm to discuss the city’s Strategic Plan with the consultant they chose to craft it. newportFILM will host the premiere of Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story this evening at Fort Adams State Park. RSVPs were required for this event, and it […]
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Patriots QB Mac Jones understands the challenge Packers’ Love faces in taking over for Aaron Rodgers
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s preseason schedule has put Packers quarterback Jordan Love on the same field with a couple of players who can identify with the challenge he faces in replacing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers. New England’s Mac Jones, who became the Patriots’ starting quarterback about 18 months after Tom Brady’s […]
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LGBTQIA+ chorus is welcoming new singers in Newport
The Choral Collective of Newport County today announced that it is welcoming new singers to join its newest chorus, QUORUS, Newport’s first LGBTQIA+ chorus for teens and adults! “QUORUS (pronounced “KWOHR-uhs”, a “queer chorus”) amplifies and empowers the LGBTQIA+ voices of Newport County and provides a safe and inclusive environment that welcomes singers from all […]
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Massachusetts trying to jump-start effort to replace Cape Cod bridges
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is hoping to jump-start the replacement of the two bridges connecting Cape Cod to the rest of the state by focusing first on federal dollars to replace the Sagamore Bridge before turning to the Bourne Bridge. The renewed effort comes as earlier attempts […]
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Obituary: Dr. Robert A. Silvestre
Robert A. Silvestre was born on May 22, 1933, to Pasquale and Rose Silvestre, celebrating his 90th birthday this past spring. A native son of Providence, he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School as an Eagle Scout and a javelin and shot put athlete prior to joining the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. As […]
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Obituary: Barbara Jean Leclerc
Barbara Jean Leclerc, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023, at Atria Aquidneck Place. Born at home in Barrington, NH on August 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (McDonald) Brown. She was the youngest of 7 children and the only one to graduate from […]
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Rhode Island Speaker of the House Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy to lead the National Conference of State Legislatures
STATE HOUSE — House Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) was elected to become the president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) at the annual Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. He is the first Rhode Island General Assembly member to serve as president of the organization. Kennedy previously served as […]
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Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals endorses Senator Sandra Cano for Congress
The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP) today announced the endorsement of Senator Sandra Cano in her effort to be elected to Congress from Rhode Island Congressional District One. The RIFTHP Executive Council, after a comprehensive vetting of many qualified candidates, voted to support Senator Cano in the primary election on Tuesday, September 5th. “For […]
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Rhode Island Police Departments mobilize against impaired driving
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) today announced that between August 16th and September 4th, police departments across Rhode Island are increasing patrols to identify and arrest impaired drivers. The additional patrols are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. “Across the […]
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Marc Roberge of O.A.R. and Stephen Kellogg coming to The JPT on Nov. 8
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Marc Roberge (of O.A.R.) with Stephen Kellogg on Friday, November 8 at 8 pm. MARC ROBERGE (of O.A.R.) As front man for multi-platinum-selling alt-rock band O.A.R., Marc Roberge has performed for sold-out crowds at many of the world’s most iconic venues and helped to build a singularly devoted […]
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76th reading of Washington’s letter at Touro Synagogue to honor religious freedom, public service
Touro Synagogue Foundation will again partner with Congregation Jeshuat Israel to host the George Washington Letter Reading, an event honoring our nation’s heritage of religious freedom. The event will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, at Touro Synagogue, 85 Touro Street, Newport, and live streamed. While in-person seating is limited, all may […]
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Obituary: Edward Norman Wood
Edward Norman Wood Middletown, RI – Edward Norman Wood, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, died on August 13th, 2023 after a 7-year long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Jeanne (McKenney) Wood for 45 years. Born in Newark, OH on March 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward and Julia (Dobrzyn) […]
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Watch: A conversation with Rhode Island’s Congressional District 1 candidates
Between July 20 – August 3, What’sUpNewp hosted live virtual video conversations with candidates for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional district. During the interviews, we learned more about the candidates, found out why they are running in this special election, and discussed what they believe sets them apart from their opponents. A special primary for the […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, August 16
Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, August 16. Today’s newsletter is 1,515 words, approximately a 7-minute read. 🗳️ Early in-person voting begins today in the Primary for the Special Election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. The Candidates There are 12 candidates in the Special Democrat Primary and two candidates in the Special Republican Primary; Democrats […]
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Retired professor charged with stealing rare jewelry from well-heeled acquaintances
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A retired political science professor who traveled in Washington’s elite social circles pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he stole tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry from his wealthy acquaintances. Lawrence Gray sold at least seven rare and valuable stolen items, including diamond […]
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DEM forest restoration project aims to ‘future-proof’ 45-acre state parcel in Richmond from effects of climate change
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that it will begin a forest health improvement project that, along with harvesting standing dead oak trees that were killed by a combination of repeated insect defoliations and drought, aims to “future-proof” a 45-acre state parcel in Richmond by planting species of trees that may be better […]