Watch Live: Rogers High School Class of 2020 Graduation Exercises | June 4th at 6 pm

by What's Up Newp June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The administration and faculty of Rogers High School is inviting the public to the viewing of the Class of 2020 Graduation Exercises.

The event will be streamed live beginning at 6 pm on Thursday, June 4th.

The Elms and Green Animals Topiary Garden will open for the season in April

With the arrival of spring, The Preservation Society of Newport County is set to open two more of its best-loved properties.

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Watershed Protectors announce Almy Pond Watershed Outreach Event

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Providence hires Kim English as next basketball coach

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West Place Animal Sanctuary seeking volunteers, student interns

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Massachusetts train derails, no hazardous cargo reported

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Just My Opinion: Let the games begin

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Newport Mayor excited to host The Ocean Race

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Kim English named Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach

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Dr. Azar Nafisi, Iranian-American author, scholar and human rights advocate, to speak at Salve Regina’s commencement

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Letter – Mayor Xay: Council moves to include resident benefits for parking and transportation changes

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DEM announces changes to boating safety regulations in time for the 2023 boating season

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Cities with the fastest growing home prices in Providence metro area

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The Ocean Race: Big conditions ahead on the way to Cape Horn

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Gillette Stadium to host ten concerts in 2023

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Theater Review: HADESTOWN at PPAC ranks among the best

Tony-Award-winning musical running through Sunday, March 26

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Jim Jefferies bringing ‘Give ‘Em What They Want Tour’ to The Vets

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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

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States with the highest rate of layoffs

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The Gamm Theatre announces its 2023-24 season

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Letter: Support the teaching and learning of our Pell community

By Josephine Hearn, 1st Grader

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23 of 2023’s most gas-guzzling cars

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