This is a daily look at where and why Newport is being mentioned locally and around the globe over the last 24 hours or so, for the latest news from What’sUpNewp, check out All The News.
This story will be updated throughout the day to include new mentions and news.
- CBS Local – Eye On Weather: Hurricane Bob – 25 Years Later
- Metrowest Daily News – Movers & Shakers for May 22, 2016
- The Providence Journal – Fitz’s Hits: R.I. puts focus on ALS; DeSimone explains late taxes
- Turn To 10 – Fire in Newport historical home under investigation
- WPRI – Coast Guard urges boating preparedness as summer nears
Recent Posts from What’sUpNewp
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- Open Houses on Aquidneck Island This Weekend: May 21 – 22
- What’s Up This Weekend in Newport: May 20 – 22
- Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: May 20 – May 22
- Senator Whitehouse Statement on Signing of National Estuary Program Reauthorization
- Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Will Visit Staff and Students at Naval War College
- City of Newport Construction Projects for Week of May 23
- Look Who’s Talking About Newport: May 21, 2016
- UPDATE: Crews Respond to Jackson Road in Newport for Multiple-Alarm Fire
- Obituary for Frank R. “Dutch” Strawbridge: May 28, 1931 – May 16, 2016
Newport Police reports for Nov. 28 – 29
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, November 28 through 7 am on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
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Seahawks begin three-game home stand with four-point win
College Basketball (women): Salve Regina 74, Mitchell 70
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Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as Celtics pound Bulls 124-97 and advance in the In-Season Tournament
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 21 and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 124-97 on Tuesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
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Providence secures 86-52 victory against Wagner
Davonte Gaines’ 21 points helped Providence defeat Wagner 86-52 on Tuesday night.
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Tune In: A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Coming up live on Wednesday at 1:30 pm.
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Massachusetts unveils new strategy to help coastal communities cope with climate change
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a new strategy Tuesday that she said will help the state’s 78 coastal communities work together to better cope with the challenges brought on by climate change.
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
The highest-performing stock on the list returned +2.2% last week. Read on to see which companies made the list.
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RIDOH and DEM recommend lifting restrictions for Blue-Green Algae in Melville Ponds and Carbuncle Pond
Recent consecutive surveys and sample analysis confirmed that blue-green algae have been present but at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxin is not present in detectable concentrations.
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The Sailing Museum expands operational capabilities with the addition of three new hires
The Board of Directors of The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that three new hires have joined the staff
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‘An Evening with Cowboy Junkies’ coming to The JPT on Feb. 23
Cowboy Junkies’ will be performing a career-spanning show, including their new album, ‘Such Ferocious Beauty’
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Titanium Yoga Studio: A breath of fresh zen in Newport County
Newport has welcomed a new addition to its wellness scene – Titanium Yoga Studio.
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Letter: Zoning Board deals a small but significant blow to our city
“The city needs to revisit its zoning plan and put more teeth into its regulations and enforcement to favor livability over the appetites of developers and visitors. A vibrant city is one where people really live.”
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