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Photo Gallery: Rhode Island State House honors COVID-19 first responders

by Ryan Belmore April 5, 2020

The Rhode Island State House turned red on Saturday night to honor the first responders on the frontlines of this COVID-19 crisis.

Govenror Raimondo yestreday announced the State House would be lit red on Saturday night to honor all those who are sacrificing during this time. The State House will be lit red every night for one week.

All photos by Morgan Macia for What’s Up Newp / What’s Up Rhode Island.

State to soon seek proposals to convert URI Providence campus for housing or commercial use

Status of URI Providence campus and RIDE headquarters still unclear

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This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Legislators address teacher shortages, renewable energy, and more

One of the most significant bills was the legislation to temporarily lift the limit on retired educators serving as substitutes.

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Newport Folk Festival adds Alice Phoebe Lou to 2023 lineup

Alice Phoebe Lou is a singer-songwriter and musician from Cape Town, South Africa. She is known for her unique, soulful voice and her ability to blend elements of folk, blues, and jazz into her music.

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‘A Hard Rain’s – A Gonna Fall: An Intersection of Art and Science; opens at Jamestown Arts Center on April 21

This exhibit brings together 11 artists from far reaches of the world – from Slovenia, Japan, Australia, to Norway, Brazil, and France – all presenting a common thread: each artist explores realms of post-ecological catastrophe survival, using science to create art and art to explain science.

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AL East Preview: Judge, Yankees lead MLB’s deepest division

From 1998-2003, the five AL East teams finished in the exact same order every season. Back then, the New York Yankees were dominant, the Boston Red Sox were contenders and everyone else was left chasing those teams — and that remained the status quo for a while.

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Report: No turbulence during fatal business jet flight

Investigators said Friday that a passenger on a business jet was fatally injured in early March when the aircraft violently bucked up and down after pilots disconnected a system used to stabilize the plane.

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RIDOT to open new intersection on March 30 to reconnect Jt Connell Highway

The new intersection is where JT Connell Highway meets the JT Connell Connector Road, which opened last year.

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The Ocean Race: Lining up for the Horn

Cape Horn is just over 1000 miles away, but they will be hard-earned miles…

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House OKs Edwards bill renewing state’s commitment to harm reduction pilot program to combat overdose deaths

Legislation would extend a two-year pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of harm reduction centers, which are a community-based resource for health screening, disease prevention and recovery assistance where persons may safely consume pre-obtained substances.

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Obituary: Barbara Bertrand (Goddard) Mey

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Governor McKee, Senator Reed announce $20 million of federal and state energy efficiency funding for the Public School Energy Equity Program

The goal of the program is to increase energy efficiency and the comfort of Rhode Island schools and to help communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions consistent with the Rhode Island 2021 Act on Climate.

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The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters

Twingate compiled a list of nine common cybercrime characters encountered in criminal schemes through analysis of news reports and cybercrime statistics from the FBI, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and other sources.

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2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup announcements

The Newport Folk Festival began its tradition of a rolling lineup announcement for its 2023 festival on February 2.

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Find Your Forever Home: A round-up of open houses happening in Newport County this weekend

Whether you are looking for a single-family home, a condominium, or a multi-family building, this weekend’s open houses offer a wide range of options in Newport County. Take advantage of this opportunity to view these properties and find your dream home.

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30-year sentence for man who sexually assaulted 2 teen girls

A Rhode Island man who admitted to federal authorities that he used a cellphone to record himself sexually assaulting two teenage girls has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

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A Rhode Island Democrat exits Congress, in search of an impact no longer found in D.C.

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline taps fellow committee members to take on his priorities after his departure

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Will coastal regions still be safe locations for snowbirds in 2050?

Because Market cited data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Climate Impact Lab to look at climate risks across the country, and what shifting warmer temperatures could mean for retirees as they seek snowbird destinations.

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‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (March 24-26)

This week, we mellow out a bit to focus on some top singer-songwriters playing live this weekend.

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States where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested

An estimated 2,000 to 2,500 people entered the Capitol Building during the Jan. 6 riot. As of Feb. 16, 2023, the DOJ has charged 1,003 people in association with the riot, either for actions occurring that day or for having a connection to those who performed them.

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