By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Celtics were missing two key members of their rotation. There was no shortage of players to fill the void. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points to lead a balanced attack and the East-leading Celtics stretched their winning streak to eight with a 126-101 victory over the […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
Within five months after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in early February 2022, the U.S. admitted more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Most of these refugees were admitted through a special program called humanitarian parole, which falls outside the scope of the data tracking carried out by the Refugee Processing Center. Humanitarian parole allows refugees […]
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Progressives had tough elections in Rhode Island in 2022
It would appear that one major takeaway from the 2022 election – nationally, statewide and locally – is that the extremes did not do very well. In Rhode Island, while Democrats took all statewide general officer positions and again solidly maintained control of the state Senate and state House of Representatives, members of the Rhode […]
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Leggett’s 18 lead Rhode Island past Stony Brook 74-64
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael Leggett had 18 points in Rhode Island’s 74-64 victory over Stony Brook on Tuesday night. Leggett added nine rebounds and five assists for the Rams (1-2). Louis Hutchinson scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 8, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Sebastian Thomas recorded 13 points and shot […]
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2022 Election Results: Statewide Races
Results will begin to display after the polls close on November 08, 2022 at 8:00 PM. Updates will occur every 5-10 minutes as new data becomes available. Unofficial results: Updated November 15, 2022 04:20 PM 413 of 414 polling places reporting (99%) Representative in Congress District 1 CandidateBallot breakoutTotal votesPctDEM David N. Cicilline (DEM)Polling place: 66517Mail ballots: 11712Early Voting: 2199510022464.0%REP Allen R. Waters (REP)Polling place: 43329Mail ballots: 2639Early Voting: 100615602935.8%Write-inPolling place: 290Mail ballots: 21Early Voting: 503610.2% […]
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Counties with the highest unemployment rate in Rhode Island
Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts bandy around the idea of a potential recession by 2023. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2008-2010—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Nov. 12 – 19)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates November 13 – 19, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeWestbound Right Lane Closure- 11/15 to 11/18- 7 […]
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Rhode Island Lottery: $15,208 Daily Numbers winner; $50,000 Powerball and two $10,000 Mega Millions tickets unclaimed
While the big Powerball® jackpot wasn’t won in Rhode Island – other games have been paying out! The Daily Number, 1 9 7 0 from Tuesday, November 8, 2022, evening draw paid out 284% and it had a $15,208 winner. A man from Providence stopped at Colleen Haxton’s Liquors, 1325 Post Rd., Warwick, and wagered $1 on two 4-digit […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport: Nov. 11 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, Monday, November 7 through Sunday, November 13. Weekend Forecast NWS Forecast for: Newport RIIssued by: National Weather Service Norton, MALast Update: 3:51 am EST Nov 11, 2022 Wind AdvisoryHazardous Weather OutlookVeterans Day: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near […]
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Author of ‘Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook’ joins WUN for a conversation on Thursday
You might say Brendan Kirby has been obsessed with Seinfeld, and you’d be right, leading to his latest project, publishing “Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook,” written along with co-author Julie Tremaine. Kirby will join WhatsUpNewp for a videocast on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. The book includes more than 60 recipes, from appetizers to main courses, drinks […]
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Governor McKee pens letter to Rhode Islanders following Election Day victory
Today, Governor McKee released the following message to Rhode Islanders after voters chose to elect him to a full four-year term: Dear Rhode Islanders, I am deeply grateful to you for putting your faith in me to lead our state for the next four years. We have achieved so much together in my first 20 […]
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Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti. These eastern musk turtles, known for spending much of their lives in swamps and ponds and emitting […]
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Home on Rockbridge Drive in Little Compton sells for $5 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to announce that 20 & 30 Rockbridge Drive in Little Compton has sold for $5,000,000. Sales Associates, Liz Kinnane and Cherry Arnold, both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the sellers. Debby Ladd of Lila Delman Compass represented the buyers. According to data available from Rhode Island Statewide […]
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Rhode Island Federal Delegation delivers $63.8 million to help cut energy costs for Rhode Islanders
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a $63.8 million allocation to allow the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources to stand up new home energy rebate programs included in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. The Inflation Reduction Act was passed by Democrats in Congress and signed […]
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After his win, Gov. McKee plans for Rhode Island’s future
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Now that Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has won his first full term in office, the Democrat is developing a vision for the state for the next decade. McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, a fellow Democrat, released a working draft of their “RI 2030” plan last month, based on community […]
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Brown disputes ACLU’s take on Title IX case
ROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Brown University is taking issue with a statement from the American Civil Liberties Union regarding a court order that requires the Ivy league school to pay more than $1 million to cover fees and expenses related to a legal challenge to the university’s plan to drop some women’s varsity sports. Several […]
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Puppies available for adoption in Providence
Stacker compiled a list of puppies available for adoption near Providence, Rhode Island on Petfinder. You may also like: Highest-rated pizza restaurants in Providence, according to Tripadvisor Petfinder Patrick – Gender: Male- Breed: Mixed Breed- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Scrappy – Gender: Female- Breed: Mixed Breed- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Cade – New […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Say what? All she wanted was a bagel
My friends Alan and Avis recently spent some time touring Italy and making friends with people from around the world who spoke English with a variety of exotic accents. En route home, Avis posted this on Facebook: “I spent 10 days talking with people from Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, England, Cyprus and Australia with no […]
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U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis receives Naval War College Foundation’s 2022 Sentinel of the Sea Award
General James Mattis (Ret.) the 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense, received the Naval War College Foundation’s Sentinel of the Sea Award, in recognition of his meritorious conduct, self-sacrifice, vigilance, and dedicated service to the Nation. The award was presented by Naval War College Foundation Chairman Philip M. Bilden on Friday, November 4 at the New […]
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Democrat Seth Magaziner wins US House seat in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — State Treasurer Seth Magaziner has won the congressional seat in Rhode Island being vacated by longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin, keeping it in Democratic control. Magaziner defeated Republican Allan Fung, a former Cranston mayor, in the general election Tuesday. National Republican leaders had hoped to flip the state’s 2nd Congressional District to GOP […]
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West Warwick man arraigned on Federal Firearm and Drug Charges
PROVIDENCE – A West Warwick man appeared in federal court today on federal firearm and drug charges, brought after West Warwick Police, investigating allegations of domestic violence that occurred at the man’s residence, discovered and seized seven firearms, nearly a kilo of cocaine, and more than one-half million dollar in cash, announced United States Attorney […]
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RI Gov. McKee faces GOP challenger in bid for 1st full term
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island voters are deciding Tuesday whether Democratic Gov. Dan McKee will get to serve his first full term in office or if they want a change in leadership. Republican challenger Ashley Kalus often says it’s time to change direction, while McKee says he helped the state’s economy recover from COVID-19 […]
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Deloney scores 32, Vermont topples Brown 80-65 in opener
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Aaron Deloney’s 32 points led Vermont over Brown 80-65 in a season opener on Monday night. Deloney added five assists for the Catamounts. Finn Sullivan scored 12 points and added seven rebounds and four steals. TJ Hurley scored 11 points. The Bears were led in scoring by Kino Lilly Jr., who […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of September 2022. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib. The most expensive city on the list has a typical home […]