Wondering how much snow fell in your neighborhood? The National Weather Service has a list of unofficial observations that were taken during the past seven hours from weather spotters and media reports. RHODE ISLAND …Bristol County… Barrington 7.0 928 AM 12/17 Broadcast Media 2 NNW Bristol 6.6 700 AM 12/17 CoCoRaHS 1 WNW Barrington 6.0 […]
December 2020
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Newport Performing Arts Center launches free virtual music series, it kicks off Friday night with performance by Griffin Anthony
The Newport Performing Arts Center (NPAC), known by many as “The Opera House” this week announced that they will launch a free music series for online audiences beginning on Friday, December 18 at 8 pm. “We were not going to let Covid slow us down and are very excited to launch this series,” says John […]
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Opinion | As Rhode Island nursing home deaths hit 1,000, the state’s staffing crisis worsens
The following was submitted by Raise The Bar on Resident Care, a coalition of nursing home caregivers, clergy members, community partners, nursing home residents, and family members working to end the staffing crisis in Rhode Island nursing homes. This week marks a bleak milestone for Rhode Island as nursing home resident and caregiver deaths surpassed […]
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Home on Rumstick Road in Barrington sells for more than $1.2 million
Residential Properties Ltd. today announced the sale of 83 Rumstick Road in Barrington for $1,215,826 – selling for $155,000 above the original asking price. RPL Sales Associate Laurie Fletcher represented the sellers as the listing agent in this transaction. According to Statewide MLS data, RPL has now participated in an impressive 27 of the 38 […]
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‘Darkest red’ for the coronavirus surge: Task force pleads with states to do more
This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization based in Washington, D.C. The White House Coronavirus Task Force this week added a new color to its maps — “darkest red” — as it tried to convey the severity of the surge in coronavirus cases and deaths in weekly […]
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Snowed In? DEM encourages all to get outside and enjoy winter activities at state parks
via RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging children, families, and individuals to get outdoors and enjoy the recreational resources that state parks and management areas offer – while adhering to all public health guidelines. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are among the many outdoor activities that people can experience […]
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Obituary | Michael Radkovich
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Michael Radkovich, of Newport, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on December 15, 2020. He was 69. Michael was born in Newport Rhode Island to Daniel and June Radkovich. Michael married Donna (Elichalt) Radkovich of Falmouth, Massachusetts on September 9, 1978. Michael was […]
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Obituary | Pauline J. Finnegan
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Pauline Finnegan, age 89, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 12, 2020. Pauline was born in Fall River, MA to George and Jane Sicard. Pauline married Joseph Finnegan, also of Fall River, MA on January 9, 1954 in Fall River. Pauline was […]
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What’s Up in Newport County Today: Thursday, December 17
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. What’s Up In Newport County TodayThursday, December 17By Ryan M. Belmore Good Morning, ~ The latest Winter Storm Warning (3:53 am this morning) says that there could be additional snow accumulations […]
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Winter Storm Warning in effect until 1 pm on Thursday
This story was last updated at 6:11 am on December 17, 2020. It began snowing on Aquidneck Island just after 7 pm on Wednesday evening. Overnight, the National Weather Service, reports the following unofficial observations for Rhode Island. RHODE ISLAND …Bristol County… Barrington 7.0 928 AM 12/17 Broadcast Media 2 NNW Bristol 6.6 700 AM […]
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House of Representatives approves 2021 state budget
The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 59-6 today to approve a pared down state budget for the 2021 fiscal year that restores funding to cities and towns, uses federal coronavirus relief funds to aid struggling Rhode Islanders and does not raise taxes or fees. While it does include seven bond referendums that will be […]
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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green: Earliest students may return after holiday break is Jan 7.
Angélica M. Infante-Green, the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education for the State of Rhode Island, has notified all public school districts in the states that the earliest students may return after the upcoming holiday break is Thursday, January 7 for health and safety concerns. Colleen Burns Jermain, Ed.D., Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, sent […]
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Raimondo Administration announces additional grants to 200+ small business and organizations
By Rhode Island Commerce Today the Raimondo Administration announced more than 200 grants totaling more than $16 million to Rhode Island’s small businesses and non-profit institutions. The grants, deployed by Commerce and drawing upon CARES Act funding, are aimed to help businesses pivot their business models, safely shift to remote work, and support the state’s […]
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Newport County Families Eligible for Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Did you know Newport has its very own Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? Newport County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is presented by the Bazarsky Family Foundation in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. They partner with […]
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What’s Up at the Movies: We Review “The Library That Dolly Built”
With all the trials 2020 has dealt, one bright spot was (and always has been) Dolly Parton. The legendary country singer, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur released a top selling Christmas album, donated a million dollars to help fund a COVID vaccine, and produced a new documentary which tells the story of her charitable initiative “Dolly […]
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Town of Middletown announces storm-related closures, delays
Thursday’s projected winter weather is causing a number of delays and shutdowns across the state and in Middletown. According to Middletown officials, the following actions are the result of the forecasted storm: • All public school classes will be on a distance learning schedule Thursday and there will be no in person classes. • Probate […]
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National Grid increases staffing for upcoming winter storm
National Grid today announced that it is preparing for a powerful nor’easter that will arrive in New England tonight and continue through Thursday. The storm is expected to develop off the New England coast late Wednesday and bring significant snow accumulations, strong winds, and the potential for coastal flooding off Eastern Massachusetts. Current forecasts indicate […]
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All state-run COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday
In anticipation of Winter Storm Gail, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced this afternoon that all State-run COVID-19 testing sites will be closed tomorrow, December 17th. State-run testing sites are the sites that people schedule at through portal.ri.gov, as well as all K-12 testing sites. Both indoor and outdoor sites are closing tomorrow. When testing […]
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Meals on Wheels of R.I., United Way of R.I. among organizations to receive a donation from MacKenzie Scott
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and United Way of Rhode Island are among 384 organizations that are recipients of more than $4.158 billion in gifts from MacKenzie Scott. Scott was formerly married to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and is currently ranked as the 18th richest person in the world. “This pandemic has […]
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Obituary | Katelin Rose Pimental
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Katelin Pimental, 19, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away tragically, on December 12, 2020.Katelin was born July 4, 2001 in Newport, RI, to Christopher Pimental and Jean Rosa.Katelin graduated from Middletown High School in 2019. Kate was a beautiful and loving soul who loved life and […]
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WUN Author Series continues with award-winning author Ted Delaney (Dec. 16 at 1 pm)
We continue our authors’ series with a 1 p.m. videocast today (Wednesday) with Edward J. Delaney, an award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker, playwright, and educator. His books include the novels Broken Irish, Warp & Weft and Follow the Sun, and the short-story collections The Drowning and Other Stories and The Big Impossible: Novellas+Stories, published in 2019 by Turtle Point Press. What’s Up Newp’s Authors’ Series is brought to you […]
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What’s Up in Newport County Today: Wednesday, December 16
What’s Up In Newport County Today is our free daily morning newsletter. Want to receive this in your inbox every morning? Sign up for free here. Good Morning, ~ As one friend wrote on Facebook last night, “so stoked for a different reason to be locked inside my house…”.Snow will arrive later tonight. Look for 6-10″ […]
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Sen. DiPalma’s commission to study and evaluate the state’s electric and natural gas distribution and transmission infrastructure meets on Monday
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislative commission to study and evaluate the state’s electric and natural gas distribution and transmission infrastructure to ensure its reliance and resiliency will meet virtually on Monday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. and will be available to stream live at http://www.rilegislature.gov/CapTV/Pages/default.aspx. “The purpose of this commission is […]
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American Magic ready to compete at Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland
News from New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup Auckland, New Zealand – New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, is set to compete in the first official AC75 class regattas during the Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland and the Christmas Race. These two events […]
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Calling All Crows Presents: Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Live from The Ballroom Benefit Show
(BOSTON) Calling All Crows (CAC) announced its 13th annual benefit concert featuring Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Live from the Ballroom which will stream online Saturday, December 19th. Stokes will be performing with his band the Pintos in their first and only virtual show of the year, with money raised from the concert helping channel […]