by Newport Public Schools The Newport Public School District announced its 2020-21 Teacher of the Year with a surprise visit at its virtual end of the year high school faculty meeting. The recipient of this honor, Corey Johnson, is a Technology and Music teacher at Rogers High School. Diane Sheehan, Supervisor of the Arts at […]
June 2020
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Online Bermuda Race begins June 19
By Newport Bermuda Race Media The 52nd running of the “Thrash to the Onion Patch” has been postponed until 2022, but a fleet will nonetheless set sail to Bermuda on June 19, the original start date. The 2020 Online Newport Bermuda Race will be sailed in partnership with SailOnline.org, with free entry to participants. Sponsors include Jeanneau North America, […]
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RITBA: Phase One of Newport Pell Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project completed, Phase Two begins this week
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase One of the Newport Pell Bridge roadway deck rehabilitation project. Phase One, which began March 23rd, completed nearly three weeks ahead of schedule. This work consisted of a partial depth hydro-demolition and replacement of the concrete roadway deck of 4,500 […]
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Full Text: Governor Raimondo’s Emergency Declaration – Phase II Re-Opening
Rhode Island officially moves into Phase II of Reopening Rhode Island on Monday, June 1st. Among the changes, personal services, restaurants, and youth sports return. Here’s the Governor’s Emergency Declaration for Phase II. Here’s more info on Phase II.
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – June 1: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health provided an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island during a press conference at 1 pm on Monday, June 1st. Updates from Press Briefing Gov: Says “Today is a great day”, says of start to phase 2 in Rhode Island. Gyms, salons, indoor dining, state beaches all allowed to […]
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Obituary for Paul Edward Craft
Paul E. Craft, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2020 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carol (Kardel) Craft who died in March of this year, after 60 years of marriage. Paul was born in Widen, West Virginia to Garland and Macel Craft. As a young man […]
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Newport City Council will host a special meeting on June 2nd; mask wearing, 2021 budget on the agenda
Newport City Council will host a special meeting remotely at 6:30 pm on June 2nd. Here’s what’s on their agenda; CITY OF NEWPORTDOCKET OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGJUNE 2, 2020 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS43 BROADWAY, NEWPORT, RI 02840 The following items of business, filed with the City Clerk under the Rules […]
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Newport Planning Board to meet on June 1st, here’s what’s on the agenda
The Newport Planning Board will meet remotely on Monday, June 1st, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Here’s what’s on their agenda;
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Board of Elections to install mail ballot drop boxes at all Presidential Preference Primary polling locations on June 2
The Board of Elections has authorized mail ballot return drop boxes to be installed at the 47 polling places set to open for the Presidential Preference Primary on June 2. Voters may drop their mail ballot in any polling place drop box, regardless of their city/town of residence. Voters can find their closest polling place […]
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Guest View – Bud Cicilline: We will be a better country if we stand up for racial justice and do our part
“Man’s inhumanity to man,” and “depraved indifference” are just two ways of describing what we have just seen in Minneapolis and, at a time, when unity and support of each other are so desperately needed. Many of us are shocked and dismayed. Still others aren’t surprised because the underbelly of racism and discrimination has manifested […]
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Middletown Public Library reopens, with restrictions
On Monday June 1st, the Middletown Library reopened to the public by appointment only. Public access hours are Monday and Wednesday 4pm-7pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 11am-2pm. Appointments may be made by calling (401) 846- 1573 or emailing mid.circulation@gmail.com for a time. The library will follow the revised Reopening RI guidelines for libraries posted by […]