Richmond claims gritty victory against Rhode Island

Richmond wasted no time, pushing in front and finishing in the same fashion during this 69-61 victory over Rhode Island in Rhode Island mens College basketball action on January 5.

Richmond fought to a 63-54 intermission margin at Rhode Island’s expense.

The Spiders drew first blood by forging a 23-17 margin over the Rams after the first half.

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Newport Police launch a coyote reporting tool

Newport residents are now able to report coyote sightings and encounters directly from their mobile devices through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app.

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4 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

Newport resident in the running for ‘Powerball First Millionaire of the Year’ on Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve

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6 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

Hall of Famer David Ortiz hopes new Red Sox boss Craig Breslow turns away from analytics some

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7 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

RIDOT to permanently close old Downtown Newport exit on Dec. 8

With its closure, all traffic will use the new ramp system to access Downtown Newport.

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8 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

No credible threat found after shelter-in-place at Thompson Middle School

Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain tells What’s Up Newp that no credible threat was found after Thompson Middle School went into a shelter-in-place earlier this afternoon.

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8 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

New England’s decades-old shrimp fishery, a victim of climate change, to remain closed indefinitely

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9 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

DEM invites the public to celebrate 150 years of the Eisenhower House at special holiday events

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9 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

Ellen Pinnock honored with the Joan C. Arnold Civic Participation Award

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9 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

Laryn Edwards goes from coach to player for Providence women’s basketball team

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9 hours agoDecember 1, 2023

Salve Regina University Seahawks skate for Mental Health Awareness

The third annual Mental Health Awareness Night organized by the Salve Regina University’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team raised more than $4,000 in support of Newport  Mental Health’s mission to destigmatize the conversation around mental health and provide mental health and substance use treatment to those who live, work, and study in Newport County.

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