The following are the most-read What’sUpNewp stories of the week, February 26 – March 4, 2023.
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Here’s how much snow has fallen across Rhode Island: Feb. 27 – 28
According to the report, Rhode Island has seen varying amounts of snowfall in different parts of the state.
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Discover Newport announces 2023 Newport Burger Bender Champions
A Newport and a Tiverton restaurant took top honors for best burgers after this year’s Newport Burger Bender’s fierce 10-day competition.
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City of Newport launches online short-term rental map
Have you ever wondered if there’s a short-term rental on your street?
Newport residents now have a new tool to determine whether short-term rentals are operating in their neighborhoods.
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Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Here’s what’s happening at bars and restaurants
What’sUpNewp’s running list of what’s happening before, during, and after the 2023 Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
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What Sold: 9 Newport County real estate sales, transactions (Feb. 20 – 24)
Here’s a look at what homes changes hands last week in Newport County.
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Newport residents set to save on electric rates with community aggregation program
Newport Community Electricity Launching May 2023 with Rate of 9.361 ¢/kWh for Residential Customers
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Rhode Island Energy customers To see a drop in electricity supply prices starting April 1
If approved, a typical residential customer using 500 kWh per month could see a price drop of more than 25 percent on the supply side of their bill if utilizing Rhode Island Energy’s Last Resort Service (LRS) price, Rhode Island Energy shares in a press release.
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Possible drug overdose suspected in two Middletown deaths
Two individuals were found dead at a residence on Prospect Avenue in Middletown on Tuesday evening.
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Rhode Island Craft Beer Week begins March 3 – We speak with Matt Gray of Ragged Island Brewing
Events running at breweries statewide March 3-12
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4Qs with Deanna J. Conheeny: President of the Board of Directors for the Museum of Newport Irish History on 46th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month
Museum of Newport Irish History Leads Effort to Keep Irish Traditions Alive