To the Council Elect and voters of Newport, I want to go on the record that I have always believed in an open and transparent government. For this reason, I am submitting this statement, as I recognize many in the community do not understand the process of selecting chair & vice-chair. After the election, any […]
November 2018
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Awareness of food waste can help us appreciate holiday meals
The article is written by Bryce Hannibal, Research Scientist and Lecturer, Texas A&M University.This article is republished, with permission, from The Conversation.Read the original article. Americans celebrate the winter holidays in many ways, which typically include an abundance of food, drinks, desserts – and waste. Food waste is receiving increasing attention from managers, activists, policymakers and […]
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Portion of Cliff Walk to be temporarily closed for improvement beginning November 27th
Newport, RI – The City of Newport has announced that they will close a small section of the Cliff Walk for approximately one week in the vicinity of Seaview Avenue. The City anticipates approximately 100 feet of the Cliff Walk at Seaview Avenue being closed as WPC crews perform drainage improvements and install a new concrete […]
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RITBA: Lane closure on Newport Pell Bridge from November 26th – 29th
Newport, RI – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA)has announced that starting Monday, November 26th, there will be a lane closure on the Newport Pell Bridge to complete an ongoing construction project. Update: November 28th – Hours for westbound closure on Pell Bridge have been amended to exclude evening rush hours Traffic will be reduced […]
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Rogers High School vs Tiverton Thanksgiving Day Game cancelled
Newport, RI – The Rogers High School vs Tiverton High School football game scheduled for Thursday morning has been canceled due to the weather, according to Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary for Newport Public Schools. Announcement from Newport Public Schools The annual Thanksgiving Day game between Rogers High School and Tiverton High School scheduled for Thursday, November […]
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Newport Art Museum announces winter courses and workshops
Newport, RI – The Newport Art Museum School’s courses and workshops for youth and adults begin January 6, 2019. Offerings for the winter term include a professional practices workshop for artists, monotype printing, painting, handbuilding in clay, and more. Newport Art Museum members receive a 15% discount on tuition. Registration closes one week before the class […]
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Today In Newport – November 21: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s up, happening, new, and to do on this Thanksgiving Eve. Weather: Today – A slight chance of showers after 4 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Tonight – A slight chance […]
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Newport Tour Guides and Greeters News – 47: Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Here’s wishing you and yours a most wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! May this week be a time to reflect and be thankful for all the blessings you have: health, family, work, community, and a spirit of optimism for the days ahead as we enter the Christmas and holiday season. From my family to yours, I […]
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‘Dogs of Broadway’ calendar expands to ‘Dogs Of Newport’, 2019 edition now available
Newport, RI – Love dogs, need a 2019 calendar, need a fun holiday gift, and want to help support two great charities? The 2019 Dogs of Newport calendar is now available and can fulfill all your gifting, planning, and feel-good needs. “Last year, I had the idea to produce a Dogs of Broadway calendar, as a tribute […]
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Nick Ewenson named Race Programs Manager for Sail Newport
Newport, RI – Sail Newport has appointed Nick Ewenson of Newport as race programs manager, according to an announcement from Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center today. The Announcement Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s Public Sailing Center, has appointed Nick Ewenson (Newport, RI) as race programs manager. Ewenson is an accomplished sailing coach and joins Sail Newport with […]
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Jobs In Newport: 73 businesses hiring right now
Newport, RI – Looking for a new job before the new year arrives? Here’s who’s hiring in and around Newport, Rhode Island right now. All jobs are within 5 miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last 7 days. Accountemps – Accounts Payable ClerkAlion Science & Technology – Engineering Technician V SCABalfour Beatty – Maintenance […]
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RIMTA Future will host panel on career paths for women in the marine industry
Newport, RI – RIMTA Future, an organization that comes under the umbrella of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and is focused on cultivating the industry’s leaders of tomorrow, will host a panel on career paths for women in the marine trades. “Women in Marine Industry Businesses: An Exploration of Career Paths” will be held on the evening […]
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What’s Up: Live music and entertainment listings (Nov. 20 – 26 )
Newport, RI – Discover all that’s happening for live music and entertainment in and around Newport County this Thanksgiving week. Unless otherwise indicated, the venue is located in Newport. Tuesday, November 20 Jane Pickens Theater: National Theater Live: The Madness of George III at 2 pm, Can You Ever Forgive Me at 5 pm & […]
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Rep. Abney honored by RI Hospital Association with 2018 Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service
Providence, RI – Rep. Marvin L. Abney (D-Dist. 73, Newport, Middletown), Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, was honored by the Rhode Island Hospital Association (HARI) with the 2018 Francis R. Dietz Award for Public Service. The award was presented to Chairman Abney at the HARI Annual Meeting on November 16 at the Providence Marriott. […]
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Tickets for 2019 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale on November 29th
Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival announced on their Facebook Page today that tickets for their 2018 festival will go on sale at 10 am on Thursday, November 29th. The Newport Folk Festival is scheduled for July 26th, 27th, and 28th and is capped at just 10,000 fans/tickets per day. Historically, the majority of tickets will sell out within minutes. […]
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Healthy Soils, Healthy Seas RI: Launch of multi-year project to improve ocean health set for December 7th
Newport, RI – On Friday, December 7th, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed will speak at the launch of a new multi-year project with Clean Ocean Access and 11th Hour Racing. The innovative project aims to address plastic pollution and marine debris in Rhode Island by inspiring long-lasting environmentally responsible behavior that is necessary to protect […]
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Million Dollar Listing: Folly House in Jamestown sells for $3.75 million
Jamestown, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced that the “Folly House” at 30 Bay View Drive in Jamestown has recently sold for $3,750,000. This transaction marks the second-highest sale in Jamestown year-to-date, according to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS.* Bob Bailey, Lila Delman Jamestown Sales Manager, represented the seller. This […]
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Nautical Book Sale coming to IYRS Library
Newport, RI – Love books? Want to give books as gifts this holiday season? IYRS School of Technology & Trades (IYRS) has an event and opportunity just for you. Starting Wednesday, November 28th a unique selection of scarce, gently-used, and like-new nautical books will be for sale at great prices in the IYRS Library. IYRS invites […]
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PACE Organization of Rhode awarded $10,000 grant, will use it to improve care and access for vulnerable older adults
Providence, RI – PACE Organization of Rhode Island (PACE®), a health plan serving older adults who wish to maintain their independence and live in the community, recently announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s new Momentum Fund. The organization will use this grant to improve care and access for vulnerable older […]
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Common Fence Music will present The Sweetback Sisters’ Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular on December 8th
Portsmouth, RI – Common Fence Music has announced that they are excited to bring back THE SWEETBACK SISTERS’ COUNTRY CHRISTMAS SINGALONG SPECTACULAR! on Saturday, December 8th, 2018, 7 pm at Portsmouth High School Auditorium, 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, RI. Christmastime is here again and so are the Sweetback Sisters with their 10th annual Country Christmas Singalong Spectacular! This wildly popular show delivers a […]
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Today In Newport – November 20: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening on this Tuesday, enjoy! Weather: Today – Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 45. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.Tonight – Cloudy during the early evening, then […]
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Rolling Stones concert announced at Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA – The brass at Gillette Stadium announced their first major concert today for the upcoming 2019 season, and it was a biggie. Kraft Sports + Entertainment’s President Jonathan Kraft and VP of Business Development & External Affairs Dan Murphy met with media for the big reveal that the iconic Rolling Stones will play Gillette […]
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What’s Up: Things to do in and around Newport this week (Nov. 20 – 26)
Newport, RI – Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do this week in and around Newport. Tuesday, November 20th 10 am – Give a Toy, Get a Taste – MLK Center Toy Drive at Newport Vineyards2 pm – National Theater Live: The Madness of George II at Jane Pickens Theater4:30 pm – Teens: Scrapbooking with […]
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Conservation Law Foundation petitions DEM to protect Aquidneck Island, Providence waters
Providence, RI – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) announced today that they have filed petitions with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to combat stormwater pollution in Bailey’s Brook and North Easton Pond on Aquidneck Island and Mashapaug Pond in Providence. The petitions call on the agency to require Clean Water Act permits from properties […]
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Pell Center issues statement on the centennial of Claiborne Pell’s birth
Newport, RI – Claiborne de Borda Pell served as a U.S. Senator of Rhode Island for six terms from 1961 to 1997. While January 1st will mark 10 years since the Senator has passed, November 22nd will mark 100 years since he was born. Erin Demers, Communications Assistant at the Pell Center at Salve Regina University, […]