Newport’s Castle Hill Inn has been named the #1 hotel in the Northeast by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards! The hotel is acknowledged with a total score of 99.06. “We are honored and humbled to receive this distinction from Condé Nast Traveler magazine,” stated Brian Young, Managing Director at Castle Hill Inn. “This is the direct result of the high levels of personalized service […]
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Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns this weekend
The Rogue Island Comedy Festival returns this weekend with ten festival shows at unique venues in and around Newport. [What’s Up This Weekend: October 7 – 11] The festival lineup includes headliners Eddie Pepitone (Comedy Central, Bob’s Burgers, Conan, Chappelle Show), Mark Normand (Netflix, Tonight Show, Joe Rogan Experience), Kerry Coddett (Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Showtime), […]
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Commission studying the reorganization of Coastal Resources Management Council will meet on Wednesday in Newport
The special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council will meet Wednesday in Newport. The commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at Seaman’s Church Institute, 18 Market Square, Newport. The commission’s agenda for the meeting includes a presentation by Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Executive Director Jeffrey Willis and […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 28
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in […]
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RIDOH: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for 65+, high-risk individuals at least six months after second vaccination
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available and recommended as follows: People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings (regardless of age) should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months after their Pfizer-BioNTech […]
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Burrillville home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ hits the market for $1.2 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that it is bringing 1677 Round Top Road in Burrillville to market. Listed at $1,200,000, the c.1826 home inspired the horror franchise “The Conjuring” and is reportedly one of the most well-known haunted houses in the United States. “Legend has it, the home is haunted by the presence of […]
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Legislation signed that makes civics education proficiency a requirement for all public high school graduates
Yesterday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senator Hanna Gallo and Representative Brian Newberry to ceremonially sign into law legislation (2021-S 0076Aaa, 2021-H 5028Aaa) which makes civics education proficiency a requirement for all public high school graduates. The bill signing took place at Daniel D. Waterman Elementary School in Cranston. “Strengthening civics education in our schools is crucial to creating […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 21
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Pell Bridge to transition to all-electronic tolling on October 27
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the transition to all-electronic tolling is set to begin on October 27th at 11 pm and will be completed by October 28th at 11 pm. During the transition, which RITBA says will happen first in the eastbound lanes (heading toward Newport) and then in […]
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RI Hospitality Association’s 18th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast predicts continued recovery in 2022
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) virtually hosted its 18th annual Economic Outlook Breakfast for hospitality industry professionals last week. Industry analysts suggested that in 2022, Rhode Island can expect both the restaurant industry and the lodging industry will continue their encouraging, slow recovery process in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s panelists […]
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Clear the Shelters: Potter League to host pet adoption drive on Saturday
Potter League for Animals today announced it is participating in Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive on Saturday, September 18 from 10 am to 5 pm. On Saturday, the Potter League will offer half-priced adoption fees for adult dogs and cats and puppies and kittens’ adoption fees will be 25% off to help local families […]
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Westerly Town Manager quits; Police Chief expected to be appointed interim manager
Westerly Police Chief Shawn Lacey is expected to be named Westerly’s interim town manager on Monday, following the abrupt resignation last week of Town Manager J. Mark Rooney. Rooney is expected to officially leave office on Monday, according to Councilman Chris Duhamel, who said Lacey would become interim town manager. Rooney, who has served as […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Music, with nature calling the tune
Nature bestows predictable magic on Shalom Acres, our little hobby farm in Greenville’s Apple Valley. Each June we know the primal snapper will lay her eggs near our front door, and in October exotic maitake mushrooms will unfurl in our meadow. We know as well that on summer mornings deer will emerge to savor what […]
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National Data shows an increase in child poverty and uninsured children
On Tuesday, the Census Bureau released the Current Population Survey. This survey provides a national picture of overall poverty rates and child poverty rates as well as overall health insurance coverage and children’s health insurance coverage rates. It is not recommended that this survey be used to produce state-level estimates, particularly for smaller states like […]
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Election 2022 – It begins
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, long expected to join a crowded 2022 gubernatorial race, made it official yesterday, formally announcing his candidacy. He joins Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who announced her candidacy for governor a few months ago; Gov. Daniel McKee, who has repeatedly said he will run for reelection; and Dr. Luis Daniel Munoz, […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 14
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; Join us next Tuesday for the next edition of Sour Grapes! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a […]
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Commission studying CRMC reorganization schedules first meeting
A special House commission to study the Coastal Resources Management Council will meet for the first time Wednesday, according to a press release from the Rhode Island General Assembly. Created by legislation (2021-H 6252) sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown), the 15-member commission is to comprehensively study and provide recommendations for the reorganization […]
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Extras needed for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’, filming to take place in and around Providence this fall
Kendall Cooper Casting announced this week that it is now accepting submissions for extras to work on the upcoming feature-length motion picture project “Hocus Pocus 2”. Filming will be in Providence, RI and surrounding areas October through December 2021. In May, Bette Midler posted on Twitter that the Hocus Pocus 2 arrives in the fall […]
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DEM responds to several rescue of kayakers over Labor Day weekend, urges paddlers to put safety first
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising paddlers and anglers to use caution and wear a life jacket to help ensure they enjoy a safe boating experience. Over Labor Day weekend, DEM says in a press release that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) responded to several rescues of kayakers needing assistance […]
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Governor McKee will be in Middletown on Wednesday to sign legislation that will protect families with parents who have disabilities
Governor Dan McKee will host a bill signing ceremony at Middletown Town Hall at 10 am on Wednesday for legislation that would preclude the disability of a parent from serving as a basis for denial or restriction in matters involving a child’s welfare, foster care, family law, guardianship and adoption. Joining Governor McKee will be […]
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Sour Grapes – A Comic Strip by Tim Jones: September 7
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy!
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Just My Opinion: A day to remember the contributions of labor unions
On this Labor Day, I’m hopeful that people take just a few minutes to reflect on the importance and contributions of the organizations, the labor unions, that have worked for so long to protect the rights and dignity of working men and women. Unions have quietly, and sometimes not so quietly, fought for the rights […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Cottage Pie
You’re probably asking yourself what the heck is a cottage pie? Well, cottage pie is what most people know as shepherd’s pie. However, technically speaking, when you make it with beef, you’re making cottage pie, as a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb. Understandably, beef is more commonly used here because it’s cheaper and much […]
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Here’s how much rain fell across Rhode Island
The following are unofficial National Weather Service rain observations from the remnets of hurricane Ida. The following reports are from COCORAHS, NWS cooperative observers, Skywarn spotters and media. This summary also is available on National Weather Service’s home page at weather.gov/boston Spotter Reports National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 955 AM EDT Thu Sep 02 2021 […]
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Save The Bay calls on Rhode Island volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at Ocean Conservancy’s 36th annual International Coastal Cleanup
Save The Bay is encouraging volunteers to #ConnectAndCollect at this year’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts in Rhode Island this September-October. Kicking off on September 18, the International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 36th year, is the world’s largest international effort to collect trash from local lakes, waterways, beaches and the ocean. As the event coordinator for […]