College movies are a cinema staple, delighting those who attended college with nostalgia and those who did not plenty of drama, comedy, and general mishaps to hold their interest. Films with college as the backdrop often focus on characters who are learning what it means to be an adult for the first time, and these […]
August 25, 2022
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Rhode Island mayor proposes $10M reparations spending plan
Providence’s mayor proposed spending $10 million in federal coronavirus pandemic aid on financial literacy and homeownership, workforce training, small business development and other programs recently recommended by the city’s reparations commission. Mayor Jorge Elorza’s spending plan, released Thursday, also calls for using $250,000 in federal money to launch a legal defense fund for residents facing eviction, $400,000 […]
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Annual Sail for Hope to set sail and raise funds for charities
On Sunday, September 11, local sailors plan to race around Conanicut Island in the Sail for Hope. The annual race around Jamestown is a fundraiser to benefit World Central Kitchen Ukraine relief, Save the Children’s Emergency Fund, and Sail Newport’s new after-school Marine Exploration Program for Thompson Middle School. The event was founded in 2001 as “Sail for Pride” in the weeks […]
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Sunset Slam raises nearly $85,000 to support TeamFAME
The International Tennis Hall of Fame celebrated TeamFAME’s first graduating class of eighth graders on Wednesday evening at the second annual Sunset Slam. TeamFAME, the ITHF’s National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) Chapter backed by the USTA Foundation, is a primary outlet by which the ITHF builds community through tennis. Since the program’s launch in 2018, […]
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Jamestown woman claims $50,000 Powerball ticket
The $50,000 winning Powerball ticket from the August 17 drawing has been claimed by a woman from Jamestown. According to the Rhode Island Lottery, the woman, who has not been identified, said she saw Rhode Island Lottery’s Facebook post that a winning ticket was sold from Cumberland Farms in Jamestown, but she never thought it would be her! She […]
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Election 2022: Candidates sprint to the primary election finish line with endorsements, accusations, and suggestions
With the primary election less than three weeks away, candidates, mostly Democrats, are sprinting to the finish line. Competitive Democratic primaries are being hotly contested for governor, second Congressional district, lieutenant governor, and general treasurer. And lots of money is being spent on television ads, trying to convince you – the voters – of the […]
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Kim Clijsters named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Global tennis star Kim Clijsters has been named Honorary President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. As Honorary President, The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) says in a press release that Clijsters will represent the organization in an ambassadorial role publicly and will also collaborate with ITHF staff and tennis industry partners on […]
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Rhode Island
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises […]
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Winners of Newport in Bloom annual Garden Competition announced
Newport in Bloom recently honored those who plant and nurture flower gardens and flower containers at its Annual Garden Competition Awards ceremony held Wednesday at the Newport Tennis Hall of Fame. A record 105 entries from three designated City areas were judged by Newport Bloom, which is celebrating its 40th Anniversary. In addition to the area awards, five other categories […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (August 26-28)
There’s quite a lot going on this weekend in “Six Picks Events,” our weekly column featuring things to do around the state. Check out some top picks below. Friday: Who knew? Star of the Toy Story movie franchise and best-selling toy since 1952 is turning 70. Why not throw a party for the legendary, heroic, […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening Easton’s Beach for swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that it recommends reopening Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. On Tuesday, RIDOH recommended closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will […]
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WalletHub Study: Rhode Island is the 3rd Safest State during COVID-19
With around 67% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and new cases down a lot since the start of the year, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19. In order to find out the safest states during the COVID-19 pandemic, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key […]
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Rhode Island among the 10 states most at risk for malware attacks
Malware attacks—when an intruder tries to install harmful software on the victim’s computer without their knowledge—are a huge problem around the world. Beyond Identity collected data from the 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report to rank the top 10 US states that are the most at risk for malware attacks. The report collected information on the […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: August 26 – 28
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport County. Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (August 26-28) Friday, August 26 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to play Bold Point Park August 26 Kenny Chesney to perform at Gillette Stadium on Friday and Saturday Things To […]
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Opinion: Convene the Academic Advisory Committee now to refocus on regionalization’s real bottom line: improving student outcomes
The below statement presented at this evening’s Council meeting during the comment period for Councilor Bova’s resolution regarding regionalization. Convene the Academic Advisory Committee now to refocus on regionalization’s real bottom line: improving student outcomes. Newport and Middletown residents have invested a substantial amount of time and money considering regionalization. To date, this conversation has focused on […]
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Who gets student loan relief? Borrowers’ joy, and bitterness
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS Associated Press For Nick Marcil, the cancellation of $10,000 of his student loans could mean at last moving out of his parents’ house. Marcil, 24, studied at a Pennsylvania state college, earned scholarships and worked jobs while pursuing degrees in education but still owed $18,000 before Wednesday’s action by the Biden administration to […]