Newport County

After performing to sold-out crowds worldwide on the Butter Miracle Tour over the last two years, today, world-renowned rock band COUNTING CROWS has announced their return to the US in 2023 with the BANSHEE SEASON TOUR. After years of collaboration, cult-favorite rock band and long-time friend of the band, DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL, will be supporting the upcoming run, with English […]

KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island has removed a partial Malcolm X quote from the facade of its main library 30 years after members of the school’s Black Student Leadership Group and others protested because they said the shortened quote misrepresented the fuller meaning of the civil rights leader’s message. The inscription […]

As Rhode Islanders prepare to set their clocks ahead an hour this weekend, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is urging Congress to pass his bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide.  U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the bill earlier this month.  Whitehouse has been a cosponsor of the bill […]

Meet your new best friend, Twitch – this week’s Adoptable Cat of the Week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Twitch is a 15-year-old female domestic shorthair. Here’s what else Potter League for Animals has to share about Twitch; Meet Twitch! She is a 15-year-old black cat who loves her […]

In response to labor market needs, the Community College of Rhode Island was recently approved by the Council on Postsecondary Education to add four new certificate and degree programs to its expansive list of academic programming. The new programs are: Certificate in Court Reporting Certificate in Surgical Technician Certificate in Mental Health & Wellness Certificate […]

PROVIDENCE – A former Pepperell, MA, man arrested during an FBI Safe Streets Task Force drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of more than 461 grams of pure crystal methamphetamine pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence today to conspiracy and drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. According to […]

Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Victoria Gu have introduced legislation that would allow municipalities to regulate short-term rentals within their borders. “Short-term rentals impact different communities around the state in very different ways,” said Representative Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport). “Right now, cities and towns have no ability to regulate this market despite the disproportionate […]

 The date for a special election on a new middle-high school is being pushed back. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, the Town Council unanimously agreed to move the town wide vote on the $190 million proposal from May 2 until the fall — likely Nov. 7. Local leaders said the shift was […]

The 2023 Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade will affect traffic flow and parking in Newport on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The parade kicks off at 11 am. Newport Police Department today shared the following traffic flow and restrictions; Traffic will be congested in the downtown area from about 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Parking will […]

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 am on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Unfortunately, it means that you’ll lose an hour of sleep this weekend. But the good news is that the sunset will be much later in the evening. In Newport, the sun will rise at 6:03 am on Saturday and will set at 5:44 […]

With the longer days and busy sounds of springtime upon us, the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has a whole new lineup of fun, educational programs for Rhode Islanders. Connect with the outdoors, learn new hunting and fishing skills, or put your peepers on some spring peepers in a nighttime […]

House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced a 14-bill package of legislation to address Rhode Island’s housing crisis. The bills being introduced today build upon housing packages that Speaker Shekarchi shepherded into law each of the last two years sessions by continuing his efforts to streamline housing development while increasing production. “Real change is never […]

Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is declaring a blood emergency after New England saw its first major snowstorm of the winter season. This resulted in the loss of nearly 100 appointments due to lower donor turnout and canceled blood drives. On average, RIBC needs to collect 250 donations each day to help meet demand for the patients […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a chain of clinics treating substance abuse disorders in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and one of the company’s employees, were charged Thursday with cheating health insurers out of millions of dollars while depriving patients of needed services, federal prosecutors said. Michael Brier, 60, the owner of Recovery Connection […]

Rhode Island Energy announced today that electricity supply prices will drop significantly this spring based on a new rate proposal recently filed with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC). If approved, a typical residential customer using 500 kWh per month could see a price drop of more than 25 percent on the supply side […]

The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 15 is the deadline to apply. “We are looking for ideas that will enhance the quality of life, build relationships and improve community connections. Our goal […]