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Adopt Rocky: A loving, social dog ready for his rorever home

Meet Rocky! A loving, senior dog looking for his forever home

Enrollment in Rhode Island schools declines significantly

Enrollment in Rhode Island Schools Declines Significantly Since 2019

Portsmouth Police: Woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

Portsmouth Police arrest woman on fentanyl trafficking charges

Two GOP presidential debates are set for Iowa and New Hampshire in January before the voting begins

Two Republican presidential primary debates have been scheduled in Iowa and New Hampshire in January, not long before each state’s GOP nominating contest.

What’s Up this weekend in Newport: Dec. 8 – 10

SantaCon, Holiday Arts Market, Sparking Lights at The Breakers, Elf, and more.

Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics

Keep reading to learn about what critics consider to be the very best in the holiday genre.

10 different foods used in New Year's Eve traditions and the stories behind them

As New Year’s approaches, Stacker looked at specific food practices from around the world. Where did they come from? What are the meanings behind these time-tested recipes? What makes these traditions so special to the cultures or communities they came from?

The Ocean Race wins Sustainability Award

The Ocean Race wins Sustainability Award for its efforts to put ocean protection at the heart of the round-the-world sailing competition

Newsletter: What’s Up in Newport – Thursday, December 7

A look at what’s happening, new, and to do out there today, plus all of the latest What’s Up Newp headlines

Newport Police arrest five on Wednesday, early Thursday

Newport police arrest five on charges ranging from domestic assault to possession with intent to deliver

Obituary: Janet Ellen Wasilewski

May 11, 1945 – December 04, 2023

3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island

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

Obituary: Brenda Margolis

September 18, 1944 – December 4, 2023

Engineers claim conference victory over Seahawks, 64-50

Salve Regina hosts Clark University on Saturday, December 9, with a 1 p.m. tip-off.

Lilly scores 22 in Brown’s 67-64 victory against Rhode Island

Kino Lilly Jr. scored 22 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 67-64 on Wednesday night.

Bryant defeats Siena 67-51

Daniel Rivera’s 20 points, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks helped Bryant defeat Siena 67-51 on Wednesday night.

US Coast Guard service members don’t feel safe, new review says. Officials are promising changes

U.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review sparked by reports of sexual assault and harassment found that “too many” of its members don’t feel safe and trust in leadership is eroding.

Pittsburgh looks to avoid another home upset against a 2-win team when reeling New England visits

The Patriots (2-10) are simply looking for something — anything — to build on amid a five-game losing streak that has a team that used to pick last in each round of the draft nearly every year at the height of the Tom Brady era to somehow perhaps pick first.

Nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders to get $2.4 million in unclaimed property checks

Nearly 9,000 Rhode Islanders to receive nearly $2.4 million in unclaimed property this holiday season

U.S. Senior Open signage and e-bikes are on Newport City Council’s December 13 docket

City Council to consider zoning ordinance amendment, e-bike ordinance, and more at December 13 meeting

Levitate Music & Arts Festival announces 2024 dates

Levitate Music & Arts Festival returns to Marshfield Fairgrounds in 2024

52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida

Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts.

Middletown Council revives subcommittee to study short-term rentals

Middletown Town Council welcomes new deputy director of public works, revives subcommittee to study short-term rentals

Offensive struggles mount for the Patriots, Giants and Jets

It’s been more than a decade since the NFL featured three offenses as challenged as the ones for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and New York Giants.

Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record

Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont submitted the legislation, named the Inclusive Democracy Act, on Tuesday which would guarantee the right to vote in federal elections for all citizens regardless of their criminal record.

Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto US grid

Despite some recent financial setbacks, U.S. offshore windpower has hit a milestone. An 800-foot tall turbine is now sending electricity onto the grid from a commercial-scale offshore wind farm on pace to be the country’s first.

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