By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Marcus Smart scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-122 on Monday night for their seventh straight win. Boston trailed by as many as 15 in the third quarter, but it outscored Oklahoma City 37-26 […]
November 14, 2022
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Landrum sparks Boston U in 96-51 rout of Johnson & Wales
BOSTON (AP) — Otto Landrum had 12 points in Boston University’s 96-51 victory over Johnson & Wales (Providence) on Monday night. Landrum shot 5 of 5 from the field for the Terriers (2-1). Walter Whyte scored 12 points, going 5 of 6 (2 for 3 from distance). Ethan Brittain-Watts finished 4 of 5 from the […]
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States that produce the most Christmas trees
Nothing beats a real Christmas tree, from the crisp evergreen scent to choosing the perfect Tannenbaum to adorn with glistening ornaments come December. Across the U.S., more than 15 million trees are harvested from 15,000 tree farms, where 295,162 acres are in production. Christmas trees are a big business, bringing in about $377 million in […]
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Letter to The Editor: Let’s continue the regionalization conversation and do it the right way
In the aftermath of our recent election, we wanted to send a follow-up to our letter which was submitted on November 1st, urging our friends and neighbors to reject question 5 (“regionalization”). We are deeply grateful to the team of volunteers with whom we worked alongside. It was empowering to stand outside the polls […]
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TICKET GIVEAWAY: Catching up with Erin McKeown, playing Jamestown Arts Center Nov. 19
The “Women’s Voices” concert series returns to the Jamestown Arts Center with singer-songwriter Erin McKeown taking the stage on Saturday, November 19. (Thanks to Newport Live, we’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away to the show. To enter, e-mail Ken Abrams at mrabrams11@gmail.com by 5PM Wednesday November 16. Please put “Erin McKeown tickets” […]
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What’s Up This Week: Nov: 14 – 20
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week, Monday, November 14 through Sunday, November 20. Monday, November 14 Things To Do 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Road to Independence 6 pm: Irish History Lecture: “Ethnic Enclaves: Newport’s Kerry Hill Irish in 19th & Early 20th Century” For more events and […]
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Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots returned from their bye week very much in the AFC playoff picture. But so is everyone else in an AFC East that suddenly has the most parity in the NFL. Entering Week 11 it’s the only division in the league featuring all four teams with records above .500. New […]
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Obituary: Raymond DeJesus
Raymond DeJesus, of Portsmouth, RI peacefully passed away on November 11, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Providence. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on December 20, 1944, he was the youngest of six children born to Nicolas and Guillermina DeJesus (Diaz). Raymond grew up in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, where he […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County selects Timothy Michael Hetland as the recipient of the Fall 2022 Artist Award
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County (“ACA”) has named artist Timothy Michael Hetland the recipient of the Fall 2022 Artist Award. The award is given twice yearly to a local performer or artist who directly educates, inspires, and uplifts the local community with their work. Hetland is a Middletown artist who specializes in […]
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newportFILM Cinematography Lab a success for emerging filmmakers and RISD/URI Students
newportFILM is celebrating the return of its Cinematography Lab which was held Oct. 21-23 at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. The lab’s mission is to bring together emerging documentary filmmakers for a weekend-long retreat that offers master classes and workshops. In this intimate, focused environment, lab participants share their work with peers, reflect on their process […]
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Vinyl Release: ‘The Philadelphia Experiment Live at Newport Jazz’ is out this week
Today the Newport Jazz Festival announces the release of The Philadelphia Experiment Live at Newport Jazz. Captured live at the 2017 Newport Jazz Festival in their 5th ever performance, The Philadelphia Experiment celebrates a collaborative project featuring bassist Christian McBride, drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, pianist Uri Caine and, in this performance, DJ Logic. Newport Festival Foundation members […]
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What Sold: 12 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Nov. 7 – 11)
Real estate, like any industry, is based on the foundation of supply and demand. Sellers are still seeing premium prices for their homes due to extremely low inventory, even with interest rates on the rise. If you’re considering selling or simply want to know how much equity you have in your home, I am […]
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Singing for Shelter returns to Channing Church on Dec. 8
On Thursday, December 8, at Channing Church in Newport, local musicians will again host an acoustic Christmas concert for the benefit of Lucy’s Hearth and The McKinney Shelter. Doors open at 6:30, and music starts at 7:00 pm. Singing For Shelter is in its 15th year and raises much-needed funds for our area’s homeless shelters. […]