City & Government

Rhode Island Board of Elections completes General Election 2022 recounts

The Rhode Island Board of Elections announced on Friday that it has completed recounts in five General Election 2022 races.

by Ryan Belmore November 19, 2022November 19, 2022

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The Rhode Island Board of Elections announced on Friday that it has completed recounts in five General Election 2022 races. No outcomes were changed as a result of recount results.

Arts Around the Fire to feature Newport pianist Clemens Teufel

Arts Around the Fire to feature Newport pianist Clemens Teufel

Teufel has announced the creation of a year-round, arts-inspired music series titled the Puddingstone Festival, which will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable 19th -century-style salon.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

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

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 23 – 30

Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 23 – 30

Look out for road construction, lane closures, and delays on these Rhode Island roadways.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County

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

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair returning with 11th Hour Racing Serving as Sustainability Sponsor

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair returning with 11th Hour Racing Serving as Sustainability Sponsor

This fall favorite will take place on September 30 and October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss

The Patriots are 0-2 to start the season for the first time since 2001 in Belichick’s second year with the franchise.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Newport police reports for September 21 – 22

Newport police reports for September 21 – 22

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, September 21 through 7 am on Friday, September 22.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Obituary: Thomas Peter Mazza

Obituary: Thomas Peter Mazza

October 12, 1940- September 16, 2023

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state

Stacker examined how the average length of growing seasons has changed across every state between 1895 and 2020

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

What’s Up in Newport: Friday, September 22

What’s Up in Newport: Friday, September 22

On Tap Today: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, and more. Plus, a look at all of the latest What’sUpNewp headlines.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

On This Day – September 22, 1962: President Kennedy and Jacqueline watch 4th America’s Cup Race off the Coast of Newport

On This Day – September 22, 1962: President Kennedy and Jacqueline watch 4th America’s Cup Race off the Coast of Newport

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attended the fourth race of the 1962 America’s Cup aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., off the coast of Newport on September 22, 1962.

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030

A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030, from 4.7 million to 20 million.

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

‘Six Picks’ Music: The Best in local music this weekend (Sept. 22-24)

‘Six Picks’ Music: The Best in local music this weekend (Sept. 22-24)

Punks for Pets, bluegrass and Van Morrison

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Public meeting to be held on the residential conversion of The Coggeshall School

Public meeting to be held on the residential conversion of The Coggeshall School

Residents and community invited to learn more about planned residential conversion.

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023

RIDOH and DEM recommend avoiding contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth

RIDOH and DEM recommend avoiding contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth

Due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

In a first, Massachusetts to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies

In a first, Massachusetts to ban purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies

Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Thursday that she says will make Massachusetts the first state to ban the purchase of single-use plastic bottles by state agencies.

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Jets look to end a 14-game skid vs. the winless Patriots and move to 2-0 in the AFC East

Jets look to end a 14-game skid vs. the winless Patriots and move to 2-0 in the AFC East

Robert Saleh was an assistant in Jacksonville the previous time the New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots. Zach Wilson was a sophomore in high school.

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Adoptable Dog: Monty has ears for days and will greet you with happy tail wags and wet kisses

Adoptable Dog: Monty has ears for days and will greet you with happy tail wags and wet kisses

Monty, a 4-year-old male pup, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown.

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Georgia Fortunato named interim superintendent of Middletown Public Schools

Georgia Fortunato named interim superintendent of Middletown Public Schools

Experienced educator and talented leader Georgia Fortunato is the new interim superintendent of the #MiddletownRI schools.

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Newport police reports for September 20 – 21

Newport police reports for September 20 – 21

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Wednesday, September 20 through 7 am on Thursday, September 21.

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023