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LIVE BLOG – COVID-19: The latest local updates

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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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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 2: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Department of Health hosted a press briefing at 1 pm today to provide an update on COVID-19...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 1: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health provided an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press conference at 1 pm...
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Middletown Public Library reopens, with restrictions

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On Monday June 1st, the Middletown Library reopened to the public by appointment only. Public access hours are Monday and Wednesday 4pm-7pm;...
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All Rhode Island state beaches will open on June 1st

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via Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that all Rhode Island state beaches...
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Guidance released for Phase II reopening of Rhode Island

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Governor Raimondo and the state of Rhode Island has released a wide variety of guidance for Rhode Island businesses and sectors ahead...
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Newport County restaurants offering take-out, delivery, outdoor dining (Updating)

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Tired of making lunch and dinner? Luckily, many of Newport County’s restaurants are still open and ready to serve...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 28: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health will host a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in...
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CVS Health opens 10 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites in Rhode Island

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Building on the company's comprehensive efforts to help slow the spread of the virus, on Friday, May 29 CVS Health will open 10...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 27: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 26: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode...
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What Sold: 8 Aquidneck Island real estate sales, transactions (May 28 – June 2)

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Here’s what sold on Aquidneck Island over the last week. Aquidneck Island real estate...
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The Wayfinder Hotel, Nomi Park open

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In case you missed it, Newport added a new hotel and restaurant this past weekend. The Wayfinder Hotel, located...
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The Breakers and The Elms to reopen on June 4th, with strict health and safety precautions

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The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that they have received final state approval to reopen the Newport Mansions to visitors...
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Newport Public Schools announces details, schedule for Summer Meals Program

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Info provided by Newport Public Schools The City of Newport is excited to celebrate the arrival of the summer!...
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Ron and Pete Cardi, Cardi’s Furniture

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Pete and Ron Cardi from NIROPE / Cardi's Furniture joined WUN's Frank Prosnitz and Ryan Belmore for a conversation about the legacy...
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Newport will require pedestrians to wear masks on downtown streets beginning Friday

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Newport City Council last night passed a resolution (6 -1, Leonard nay) that will begin requiring that pedestrians wear masks between the...
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Recap & Video: Newport City Council Special Meeting

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Newport City Councilors hosted a Special Council Meeting this evening on the City's proposed FY2021 budget as well as an update from...
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Parking lot at Second Beach reopens on June 6th

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On Saturday June 6, parking at Second Beach (aka Sachuest Beach) will reopen daily from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m, according to the Town...
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What’s Up This Week In Newport County: June 2 – 8

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Discover all that's happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. This list will be updated as...
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Preservation Society forced to lay off 231 full- and part-time employees

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The Preservation Society of Newport County announced today that they were forced to cut back staff as result of closing during pandemic,...
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Ron and Pete Cardi, Cardi’s Furniture

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Pete and Ron Cardi from NIROPE / Cardi's Furniture joined WUN's Frank Prosnitz and Ryan Belmore for a conversation about the legacy...
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Rhode Island is 2020’s 10th Safest State in America, study says

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June is National Safety Month. With the U.S. devastated by the coronavirus pandemic this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 2: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Gina Raimondo and the Department of Health hosted a press briefing at 1 pm today to provide an update on COVID-19...
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United Way launches #BeKindRI challenge to spur random acts of kindness

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Beginning June 1, United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) invites all Rhode Islanders to share in something special by joining its #BeKindRI challenge and...
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What’s Up Interview: RI Roots Musician Jake Blount Releases “Spider Tales”

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There’s an exciting new voice on the local music scene, an artist who has already achieved critical acclaim. Recent Providence transplant Jake...
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RITBA: Phase One of Newport Pell Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project completed, Phase Two begins this week

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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase One of the Newport Pell Bridge...
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Full Text: Governor Raimondo’s Emergency Declaration – Phase II Re-Opening

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Rhode Island officially moves into Phase II of Reopening Rhode Island on Monday, June 1st. Among the changes,  personal...
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 1: Daily Press Briefing & updates

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Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health provided an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press conference at 1 pm...
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Board of Elections to install mail ballot drop boxes at all Presidential Preference Primary polling locations on June 2

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The Board of Elections has authorized mail ballot return drop boxes to be installed at the 47 polling places set to open...
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NUWC Division Newport engineer offers perspective on coronavirus while working as an EMT

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By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs | This story originally appeared here. As an emergency medical technician (EMT) in...
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Militarization has fostered a policing culture that sets up protesters as ‘the enemy’

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Tom Nolan, Emmanuel College The unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd after being pinned to the ground by the knee of...
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George Floyd’s death reflects the racist roots of American policing

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Connie Hassett-Walker, Norwich University Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced following...
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Jane Pickens Announces Upcoming Films in Virtual Screening Room

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Like many independent theaters, the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center in Newport is facing serious financial challenges due to the CCOVID-19...
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The High Note”

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Like The Lovebirds, director Nisha Ganatra’s The High Note is another movie forced into an online release by the pandemic, following the...
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Newport Tour Guides & Greeters News: Our churches are re-opening

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Yes, our churches will re-open this weekend!  People are anxious to return to public worship. The long several month...
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Frank Prosnitz – Just My Opinion: We owe them

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We owe them. They stormed the beaches at Normandy – Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. They fought battles...
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Photo Gallery: Sidewalk chalk display at Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street

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What's Up Newp captured the following photos of a sidewalk chalk display at the corner of Memorial Boulevard and Chapel Street on...
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Militarization has fostered a policing culture that sets up protesters as ‘the enemy’

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Tom Nolan, Emmanuel College The unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd after being pinned to the ground by the knee of...
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George Floyd’s death reflects the racist roots of American policing

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Connie Hassett-Walker, Norwich University Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced following...
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The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County Awards the Fourth Annual Tinney Family Arts Scholarship to Olivia Brennan

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The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (ACA) is very excited to announce the recipient of the fourth annual Tinney Family...
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What’s Up Interview: RI Roots Musician Jake Blount Releases “Spider Tales”

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There’s an exciting new voice on the local music scene, an artist who has already achieved critical acclaim. Recent Providence transplant Jake...
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Jane Pickens Announces Upcoming Films in Virtual Screening Room

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Like many independent theaters, the Jane Pickens Film and Events Center in Newport is facing serious financial challenges due to the CCOVID-19...
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The Wayfinder Hotel, Nomi Park open

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In case you missed it, Newport added a new hotel and restaurant this past weekend. The Wayfinder Hotel, located...
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What’s Up This Week In Newport County: June 2 – 8

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Discover all that's happening, new, and to do this week in Newport County. This list will be updated as...
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What’s Up Interview: RI Roots Musician Jake Blount Releases “Spider Tales”

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There’s an exciting new voice on the local music scene, an artist who has already achieved critical acclaim. Recent Providence transplant Jake...
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Less than a week before its first scheduled match and still no word from polo about its season

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With just a few days before what is supposed to be its opening match of the season, against a team from Switzerland,...
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What’s Up Interview: Poster Artist Peter MacPhee Shares Quarantine Poster Coloring Pages

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Portsmouth artist Peter MacPhee has been designing noteworthy posters for nearly 30 years, building a name for himself in the music world...
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Music Streaming Online This Weekend (May 29-31) – Dropkick Murphys, Lucinda and Bruce

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Here’s a weekend round-up of some of the best concerts streaming locally and nationally during the COVID-19 crisis. Show...
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The Wayfinder Hotel, Nomi Park open

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In case you missed it, Newport added a new hotel and restaurant this past weekend. The Wayfinder Hotel, located...
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Newport County restaurants offering take-out, delivery, outdoor dining (Updating)

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Tired of making lunch and dinner? Luckily, many of Newport County’s restaurants are still open and ready to serve...
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Newport restaurants struggle to limit the environmental impact of take-out

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Restaurants in the Newport area are trying to ensure that their growing dependency on take-out meals does not generate more plastic and...
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Phase II of Reopening RI expected to start June 1, indoor dining, hair salons, and gyms to reopen

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During her press briefing on Friday afternoon, Governor Raimondo said that her intention is to move to Phase II of Reopening RI...
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Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Hotel Viking reopen

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Two more of Newport's most popular hotels have reopened for guests and dining. Hotel Viking began accepting reservations for hotel stays...
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Sweet Berry Farm will open for 40th season on Friday

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Sweet Berry Farm enters its fortieth season when it opens to the public on Friday May 22nd at 9 am. While the...
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Bekah Salwasser, Executive Director of Red Sox Foundation

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For Bekah Salwasser, a Brown University graduate and former professional soccer player and now executive director of the Red Sox Foundation, the...
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dr. James McDonald, Rhode Island Department of Health

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Dr. James McDonald from the Rhode Island Department Of Health will join us on this edition of WUN-ON-ONE on Tuesday, May 19th...
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What’s Up Podcast: Caitlin Frumerie, executive director of Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless

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The headline reads "During the Covid-19 pandemic, nowhere is safe for homeless people." That is as valid in San Francisco and London as it...
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Lt. Governor Dan McKee

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Lt. Governor Dan McKee joins us to chat about the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses in Rhode Island, to...
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What’s Up Podcast: Suzanna Laramee, president and chief executive officer, Newport Music Festival

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To many, the Newport Music Festival, the chamber music festival in the city’s mansions, is the stepchild of the city’s folk and...
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What’s Up Podcast: Heather Strout, executive director, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

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“I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education, culture of their...
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Bekah Salwasser, Executive Director of Red Sox Foundation

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For Bekah Salwasser, a Brown University graduate and former professional soccer player and now executive director of the Red Sox Foundation, the...
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Newport County

Newport Polo remains hopeful it will not have to cancel its season

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With less than three weeks to its scheduled first match on June 6, versus Switzerland, Newport Polo remains on hold and hopeful...
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Newport County

2020 International Tennis Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Hall of Fame Open cancelled

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The International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony and the Hall of Fame Open, the annual ATP Tour tournament...
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New England Collegiate Baseball League cancels 2020 Season

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The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) announced last last night that its board of directors, comprised of executives from its 13...
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Newport County

Newport Polo hopes governor accepts its proposal that would change the experience for spectators and players

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Polo is hoping that a proposal it gave to Governor Raimondo a few days ago will allow the popular event to hold...
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Newport County

Tennis Hall Of Fame: Regular execution of the Hall of Fame Open and Induction Ceremony in July will not be possible

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In light of Governor Gina Raimondo’s announcement this week regarding large events in Rhode Island this summer, the International Tennis Hall Of...
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