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WJAR: 2 people sent to hospital following boat fire in Newport

by Community Submission June 14, 2020Updated June 15, 2020

Two people were transported to the hospital after their boat caught on fire and sank in Newport Sunday morning.

WJAR with the story – 2 people sent to hospital following boat fire in Newport

Newport City Council approves resolution establishing a policy on flags hanging at City Hall

The Newport City Council took a step forward on Wednesday night in ensuring they have a policy regarding what flags can and can’t be outside of Newport City Hall.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Newport City Council takes first step in extending paid parking season, meter hours

Big changes could be coming for the City of Newport’s paid parking season.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Shelters see a huge spike in requests for housing assistance

While legislators ponder several bills aimed at easing the state’s housing crisis, the state agencies dealing with the homeless and most marginalized populations are seeing a “huge spike” in housing needs.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Senators press Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike

Moderna’s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company’s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Ed Cooley takes over at Georgetown with lofty aspirations

After leaving Providence, which he took to the NCAA Tournament seven times in 12 years, he already is talking about trying to coach Georgetown to its first championship since 1984.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Cost savings could be on the way for Middletown’s proposed schools

Middletown is seeking assistance from the General Assembly to help lower the price tag for a proposed new middle-high school expected to go voters on Nov. 7.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Massachusetts governor: Pharmacies must stock abortion pills

The governor of Massachusetts reminded pharmacies Wednesday that they are required to stock a key abortion pill, despite a nationwide effort by anti-abortion activists to ban the medication.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Newport Jazz Festival announces 2023 lineup, tickets now on sale

General on-sale of 3-day tickets begins today.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Jamestown Arts Center to celebrate National Poetry Month with free JAC OutLoud Poetry Reading on April 23

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Jamestown Arts Center will host a free JAC OutLoud Poetry Reading on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm. Four highly acclaimed, nationally-recognized poets will read from their selected works. An open discussion will follow.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

These are the highways in Rhode Island with the most fatalities.

Stacker ranked data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to identify the highways in Rhode Island that had the most fatalities from auto crashes in 2020.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

New Hampshire House passes bill honoring fallen ‘Old Man’

New Hampshire’s fallen Old Man of the Mountain would be honored annually under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Free Range added to the 2023 Newport Folk Festival lineup

Free Range is the project of Chicago-based musician Sofia Jensen

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Letter To The Editor: BRAVE for a more just future for everyone

By Rex LeBeau, Newport

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

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.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

RITBA Customer Service Center will be open during the evening on March 23

The Thursday evening hours on March 23rd will be in addition to the regular Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

The Ocean Race: From Point Nemo towards Cape Horn

It’s a drag race towards Cape Horn with the weather beginning to turn

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Rhode Island bill proposes solar panels on new construction projects

Rep. Jennifer Boylan has introduced a bill that would require most new construction in the state to include solar panels as part of the initial construction.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium offering $25,000 in scholarships

Five $5,000 scholarships will be available to students with a focus on Undersea Technology

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Newport Gulls seek host families and grounds crew volunteers

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Newport is now in the rearview mirror which means the Newport Gulls are less than three months from another season of baseball at Historic Cardines Field.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

These are the highways in Massachusetts with the most fatalities.

Stacker ranked data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to identify the highways in Massachusetts that had the most fatalities from auto crashes in 2020.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

11th Hour Racing: Vital buoy deployed in the remote Southern Ocean

As Mālama was passing through one of the most remote parts of the most remote ocean in the world, the team deployed a surface drifter buoy to contribute towards ocean science. It’s another milestone passed in the other race that 11th Hour Racing Team is participating in – the race to protect the world’s ocean.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

These are the highways in Vermont with the most fatalities.

Stacker ranked data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to identify the highways in Vermont that had the most fatalities from auto crashes in 2020.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

This Day in RI History: March 22, 1966, Martha McSally is born in Warwick

As an Air Force pilot, McSally flew numerous missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, where she was the first female U.S. fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first woman to command a fighter squadron. Rising to the rank of Colonel, McSally commanded the 354th Fighter Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

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