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Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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VIDEO & RECAP: Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing – July 8 at 1 pm

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Providence, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health provided an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during...
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City & Government

List: States with travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island

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Rhode Island began implementing a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone coming to Rhode Island from any state with 5% or greater positivity...
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Here’s the status of major Newport County events in 2020

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What's Up Newp has compiled the following list of major events that have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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City & Government

City of Newport stepping up social distancing measures at Easton’s Beach

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By City of Newport The City of Newport is advising beachgoers ahead of the Fourth of July weekend to...
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The latest: 2020 Election

2020 Election

Chris Semonelli announces candidacy for House District 72

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Middletown resident Chris Semonelli today shared the following announcement regarding his intent to run for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 72.
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2020 Election

Rachel Hussey running for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

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Newport resident Rachel Hussey this evening announced her candidacy for the Third Ward Seat on Newport City Council. Hussey...
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2020 Election

Who’s running for office in Newport County? List of local and state candidates is here

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Newport, RI - The 2020 election season is officially underway, as candidates for local, statewide, and legislative seats begin to file their...
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2020 Election

Paul Marshall announces candidacy for Third Ward seat on Newport City Council

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Paul Marshall today announced his candidacy for Newport City Council Third Ward. Marshall provided the following statement to What's...
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2020 Election

Hugo DeAscentis announces candidacy for Newport City Council First Ward

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Newport, RI - Lifelong Newport resident Hugo DeAscentis today officially announced his candidacy for the First Ward seat on Newport City Council.
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VIDEO: Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Graduation

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Newport, RI - Navy Officer Candidate School (OCS) Graduation on July 9, 2020, at Naval Station Newport.
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Tracking COVID-19: The latest local, national, and global data

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Positive Cases In Rhode Island
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Naval Engineering Education Consortium addresses Navy’s technology needs at 10 warfare centers

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Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. — A brochure highlighting 50 Naval Engineering...
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In light of ruling, Sen. Euer and Rep. Kazarian call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage

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Providence, RI - The sponsors of legislation to protect access to birth control in Rhode Island railed against today’s Supreme Court decision...
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RECAP & VIDEO: Newport City Council Meeting – July 8

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Newport City Council hosted a Council Meeting on Wednesday in person for the first time since March. The meeting was open to...
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Jazz Camp at Newport going virtual July 26-31

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Newport, RI - Salve Regina University today announced that high school-aged musicians will have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals,...
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The Latest: City & Government

In light of ruling, Sen. Euer and Rep. Kazarian call for passage of RI law protecting birth control coverage

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Providence, RI - The sponsors of legislation to protect access to birth control in Rhode Island railed against today’s Supreme Court decision...
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RECAP & VIDEO: Newport City Council Meeting – July 8

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Newport City Council hosted a Council Meeting on Wednesday in person for the first time since March. The meeting was open to...
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VIDEO & RECAP: Governor’s COVID-19 Briefing – July 8 at 1 pm

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Providence, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health provided an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during...
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Representative Cortvriend to host special guests during upcoming ‘Talks with Terri’ virtual events

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Today, Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend (District 72 - Middletown, Portsmouth) announced special guests will join her for her upcoming 28th, 29th, and 30th...
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List: States with travel restrictions upon entry to Rhode Island

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Rhode Island began implementing a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone coming to Rhode Island from any state with 5% or greater positivity...
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Operation Safe Summer: Police in Middletown, Portsmouth announce effort to combat speeding and reckless driving

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Portsmouth and Middletown Police yesterday announced a coordinated effort by both agencies to combat speeding and reckless operation of motor vehicles on the roadways...
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Influencing the Influencers

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As a member of the state Senate or state House of Representatives winning not only your election, but one of the coveted...
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Arts & Culture

What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “Nobody Knows I’m Here”

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Despite its Chilean setting and origin, director Gaspar Antillo’s debut film Nobody Knows I’m Here (Nadie Sabe Que Estoy Aquí in the...
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “John Lewis: Good Trouble”

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John Lewis has some advice for you… “Get into trouble, good trouble,” he recommends. The 80-year-old Congressman and longtime...
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Showcase Cinemas re-opening Friday, July 3

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By Showcase Cinemas Norwood, MA, - Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today...
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Gerry Goldstein: A family not lost for words

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It’s at this time of year that Emma Lazarus, whose New Yorker parents maintained a summer home in Newport, gets a lot...
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The Latest: People & Profiles

Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Keith Stokes

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Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group, will join us to discuss the recent effort to advance Black History for...
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Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with RI Solidarity Fund

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Newport, RI - The Rhode Island Solidarity Fund has brought together 6 community-led relief efforts to offer a one-stop option for community...
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Newport County

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Joe Louis Walker, Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner

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Newport, RI - Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner who has a career...
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2020 Election

WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr.

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Middletown Town Councilor Henry ‘Rick’ Lombardi Jr. has announced his candidacy for Rhode Island House District 74 (Jamestown, Middletown).
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison

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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Casby Harrison, Owner of Harrison Law Associates and former Deputy Legal Counsel to Governor Bruce Sundlun, will join...
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The Latest: Local Obituaries

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Obituary for Manuel Richard White

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Manuel R. White Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his...
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Obituary for Robert “Bob” M. Whitehead

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert "Bob" M. Whitehead of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on July...
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Obituary for Vivian L. Silvia

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Vivian L. Silvia, 93, formally of Middletown passed away at...
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Obituary for Howard Gardiner Cushing, Jr.

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This obituary originally appeared on O'Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Howard Gardiner Cushing, Jr. died peacefully in his home, in...
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Obituary for Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa

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This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Barbara Ellen Bartow Raposa, loving wife...
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The Latest: Opinion

Op-Ed

Letter: Make data out of trash

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Newport, I need your help. As you well know, litter is a common sight on our streets and on our shorelines. Dunkin...
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Letter: Extreme disappointment with the six members of the Middletown Town Council

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We join our fellow Citizens Exploring School Unification (CESU) members in expressing our extreme disappointment with the six members of the Middletown...
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Letter To The Editor: Toxic wastes found on Waites Wharf are a threat to the health of Newport residents

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By Newport Waterfront Alliance Toxic Chemicals Recently Found in Waites Wharf  In the next few weeks,...
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NAACP Newport County Branch issues statement on passing of former Newport Mayor Paul Gaines

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We send our deepest sympathies to the family of the Hon. Paul l. Gaines, Sr. upon his recent passing.
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Op-Ed

Op-Ed: One has to wonder if the last-minute ruling by Middletown Town Council reflects incompetence or deliberate obstruction

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Submitted by Gregory M Huet, CAPT, USN (Ret.) In response to CESU President Richard Adams’ recent letter to the...
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The Latest: Dine & Drink

Newport Vineyards introduces their estate-grown garden, The Vineyard Garden

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Middletown, RI - Something new has been growing in the fields at Newport Vineyards and it’s not just the vines. For nearly...
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Brewery of the Month: “The Guild” Ranks High on the Local Scene

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After a quarantine respite, our “Brewery of the Month” column returns for July. Going forward, we’ll visit a different local establishment regularly...
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What’s Up on the Newport County Food Scene: July 6

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Newport, RI - Here’s the latest from the Newport County restaurant scene, enjoy! Have something that you’d like to...
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Dine & Drink: Restaurant news and a look at what to eat and drink this week

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Here’s the latest from the Newport County restaurant scene, enjoy! Have something that you’d like to see added here...
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Mission to close Newport location, expand in Middletown

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Newport, RI - The Mission Group today announced that they will have permanently closed their Mission location at 29 West Marlborough Street...
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Hammetts Hotel opens on Friday

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 Hammetts Hotel, Main Street Hospitality’s newest addition to its management portfolio, will open on Friday, June 26. Centrally located on America’s Cup...
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The Latest: Sailing & Sports

Newport Polo to host Vanderbilt Cup on July 11

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The Newport International Polo Series will host the Vanderbilt Cup Presented by Vanderbilt International Properties on Saturday, July 11 at 5 pm, in a rivalry that...
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Newport Polo to host Independence Cup on Saturday

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The Independence Cup will return this Saturday, July 4 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, setting the stage for a friendly 6-chukker rivalry between political foes...
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CCRI Athletic Department names 45 student-athletes to its Honor Roll with 34 earning prestigious NJCAA Academic Honors

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Courtesy of CCRI Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department named 45 student-athletes to the...
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Newport Collegiate Baseball League launches

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By Michael Falcone, Commissioner Summertime normally calls for hitting the beach, having cookouts with friends and family, and enjoying...
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Newport Polo will host Davitt Classic on Saturday

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Portsmouth, RI - The Davitt Classic replaces USA vs. Argentina this Saturday, June 20 at 5pm in the Newport International Polo Series, to the pleasure of a loyal...
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Newport Polo opens 29th Season on schedule

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With a mere 48 hours remaining in the countdown to Opening Day, Newport Polo received the official go ahead that they and...
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