Spectacle Live will present Chelcie Lynn: 2 Fingers and A 12 Pack on Thursday, October 19 at 7 pm at The JPT. According to the event announcement; Chelcie Lynn is a comedian, actress, and internet personality extraordinaire. She started building a fan base in 2014 when her sketches featuring her alter ego, Trailer Trash Tammy went viral. Her videos […]
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Flood Watch issued for Newport County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newport County, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. Flood Watch Flood Watch National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1042 AM EDT Thu Aug 10 2023 …FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to […]
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Newport Hospital expands visiting hours, visitation guidelines
Lifespan, the parent company of Newport Hospital, today announced that visitation is being expanded at Newport Hospital. “Newport Hospital values the importance of family and friends in a patients’ healing process and is changing its visitation policy to allow more visitors and longer visiting hours in many areas of the hospital,” Lifespan says in a press release. “These […]
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What’s Up this weekend: August 10 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend. Cruise Ships Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule; Thursday, August 10: American Star Thursday, August 17: American Star Thursday, August 10 Things To Do 8:30 am to 10 am: “The Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series at Innovate Newport 12 pm […]
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What’s Up Today: Thursday, August 10
Good Morning! Today is Thursday, August 10. Today’s newsletter is 1,745 words, approximately a 8-minute read. 🌊 Rhode Island’s economy experienced no GDP growth and mixed results across key economic metrics, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Briefing for Q2 2023, released today. 🌊 Governor McKee announced on Wednesday that Bowen’s Wharf is […]
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Adopt Lucky: A sweet and friendly boy who likes to give big hugs
Meet your new best friend, Lucky – this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Lucky is a 5-year-old male mixed breed. “Lucky is a sweet boy with the cutest freckled nose! This friendly guy likes to give big hugs and would do well with […]
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Rhode Island key performance indicators briefing for Q2 2023 suggests economic growth has stalled
Rhode Island’s economy experienced no GDP growth and mixed results across key economic metrics, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Briefing for Q2 2023, released today. The Briefing, completed by The Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), found slight improvement […]
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‘The Staying Power of Books’ will be the subject of a Jamestown Arts Center talk on August 23
The Jamestown Arts Center will hold a JAC Talk, “The Staying Power of Books,” on Wednesday, August 23, at 6 pm with panelists Kate Lentz, executive director of the RI Center for the Book, Liz Nelson, Co-Owner and Director of Curiosity Store, and Tim O’Connell, editorial director for fiction at Simon & Schuster. This panel complements the […]
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Dates announced for the 2024 Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival
Newport Festivals Foundation, producers of the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival, announced the dates for the events in 2024. Celebrating its 65th Anniversary in 2024, Newport Folk Festival will be held at Fort Adams State Park on July 26 – 28, 2024. Celebrating its 70th Anniversary in 2024, Newport Jazz Festival will be […]
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Bowen’s Wharf is among eight major projects to receive Site Readiness Awards
Governor Dan McKee today announced over $650,000 in Site Readiness Awards to eight major projects across Rhode Island. The awards will fund site-specific planning improvements at several ongoing local economic development projects and will support municipal technical assistance, helping to increase local economic activity. “From supporting local artists to preventing flooding, and expanding the growing pharma […]
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Newport Firefighters donate to Friends of Newport Skatepark
Members of the Professional Firefighters of Newport, Local 1080, the union representing the members of the Newport Fire Department, presented The Friends of Newport Skatepark with a $1,080 check this morning. Sid Abruzzi, Owner of Water Brothers, and Mike Richards, President of Friends of Newport Skatepark, were on hand for the presentation. “Many members of […]
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Lobby Muddy Fest 2023 at Smuggler’s Waterfront Bar: A day of fun in support of Newport Mental Health
Newport, Rhode Island, is known for its bustling harbor and vibrant community spirit. On Saturday, August 12, residents and visitors alike are gearing up for an exciting event that perfectly encapsulates these two attributes – the Lobby Muddy Fest. This 4th annual charity event will be hosted at Smugglers Waterfront Bar, and the festival promises […]
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RIPTA to run holiday schedule on August 14 in observance of Victory Day
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that it will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, August 14, 2023, in observance of Victory Day, an official state holiday. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. All RIPTA offices, except for the Customer Service Kiosk at the Newport […]
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RITBA Customer Service Center will open two evenings this month
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today announced that its customer service walk-in center will be open for special evening hours on Thursday, August 24th, and Thursday, August 31st, from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm. “We had a good response to our extended hours in March and wanted to add hours during the last weeks of summer […]
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What’s Up Today: Wednesday, August 9
Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, August 9. Today’s newsletter is 1,476 words, approximately a 7-minute read. 🌊 The Newport Gulls defeated the Bristol Blues, 8-4, on Tuesday night to earn their seventh Fay Vincent Sr. Cup in team history. This was the Gulls’ first championship since 2014. 🌊 Westerly Town Council President Ed Morrone has abruptly resigned from the […]
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Block Island Airport Gallery features the works of Middletown artist Annabel Manning
The gallery at the Block Island Airport, a partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC), announced the opening of its late summer exhibit featuring works by Middletown’s Annabel Manning. According to her official bio, Manning is “a Middletown visual artist and educator currently teaching at […]
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Gulls notch NECBL-leading 7th championship with win vs Blues
The Newport Gulls defeated the Bristol Blues, 8-4, to earn their seventh Fay Vincent Sr. Cup in team history. This was the Gulls’ first championship since 2014. The Gulls struck first as they scored four runs in the first inning highlighted by a Tyler Hare (Wofford College) three-run 400 feet home run. The Blues answered back an inning […]
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Westerly Town Council President abruptly resigns
Westerly Town Council President Ed Morrone has abruptly resigned from the council, alleging that most council members have prevented citizens from being heard on specific issues, been divisive, and “callous.” Morrone, who had previously served on the council and in the state House of Representatives and State Senate, was elected last November to the council […]
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Something to Chirp About: Cruiser is looking for a forever home
Looking to add to your flock? Cruiser is this week’s adoptable pet of the week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Cruiser is a one-year-old female. “This tweetie pie’s name is Cruiser! Cruiser literally cruised his way into the property of our shelter, and landed right next to an actual […]
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Newport City Council to host a workshop regarding ‘Strategic Plan Consultant’ on Aug. 17
Newport City Council will host a workshop regarding “Strategic Plan Consultant,” according to a meeting notice published by the City Clerk today. The meeting will take place on August 17 at 5:30 pm in the Conference Hall at Innovate Newport. What’sUpNewp followed up with Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong for more background on the reason for […]
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CCRI offering free Case Manager Training in partnership with Newport Mental Health
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in collaboration with Newport Mental Health and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), is accepting applications for its new Case Management Workforce Program. This initiative, funded by EOHHS, is designed to prepare a portion of Newport Mental Health’s current staff to enter a new career […]
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Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency Tuesday, citing an influx of migrants seeking shelter at a time when the cost of housing — already in short supply — continues to rise. There are nearly 5,600 families or more than 20,000 people – many of […]
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New England hit with heavy rain and wind, bringing floods and even a tornado
BOSTON (AP) — Severe rainstorms and high winds swept across parts of New England on Tuesday, the remnants of a massive storm that pummeled the eastern U.S. a day earlier, killing two people. The severe weather flooded roads, stranded drivers and disrupted public transportation in Massachusetts. It also prompted already saturated Vermont to keep swift water rescue teams deployed in […]
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Senator Whitehouse welcomes new class of U.S. Naval War College students
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today welcomed a new class of more than 500 graduate students to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport. Whitehouse underscored the security risks posed by the climate crisis and kleptocratic threats to the rule of law around the world. “Make no mistake: climate risk is a security risk, and democracy […]
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Patriots sign free agent defensive end Trey Flowers, who was on their last 3 Super Bowl teams
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Trey Flowers signed with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, returning to the team where he played his first four NFL seasons and won two of three Super Bowls. The defensive end was placed on injured reserve after playing in four games for the Miami Dolphins last season and was an […]