Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 13 – 14
Newport Police take four into custody.
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Obituary: Dean Hostetler
July 17, 1931 — May 1, 2024
New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float
As waves grew and gusts increased, a wind turbine bobbed gently, its blades spinning with a gentle woosh. The tempest reached a crescendo with little drama other than splashing water.
Jayson Tatum’s 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Amed Rosario drives in 3 runs with triple and double, Rays beat Red Sox 5-3
Amed Rosario hit a two-run triple during Tampa Bay’s three-run first inning and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Monday night.
Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health, developmental disabilities
Rhode Island violated the civil rights of hundreds of children with mental health or developmental disabilities by routinely and unnecessarily segregating them at Bradley Hospital, an acute-care psychiatric hospital, federal prosecutors said Monday.
Keith Stokes to lead state diversity office, including minority business contracting program
The Rhode Island Department of Administration announced Keith W. Stokes, a Newport resident, as new associate director of its Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) on Monday.
Obituary: Paul Boardman
August 1, 1965 — May 10, 2024
Investigation finds Rhode Island child welfare agency over-hospitalized children with disabilities
Investigation finds Rhode Island child welfare agency over-hospitalizing children with disabilities
Rhode Island Foundation awards $360,000 in seed funding to medical research projects
Rhode Island Foundation awards $360,000 in seed funding to 15 medical research projects
Newport Mansions to host updated Inside “The Gilded Age” Tours
A special guide-led tour in May and June will offer glimpses into the making of HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Gilded Age” at four of the Newport Mansions.
RIDOT to replace 55-year-old bridge in North Kingstown
Rhode Island Department of Transportation begins construction on Tower Hill Road bridge
Newport Rotary Club to host Annual Charity Polo Match on May 25
Newport Rotary Club to host annual charity polo match
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about electronic medical records
We could have an electronic medical record system that supports patient care, like patients and doctors in other countries have. But we don’t.
Newport Sings announces first-ever summer camp
Newport Sings Summer Camp to Offer Kids a Week of Music and Fun
Newport Police arrest 7 individuals on various charges over the weekend
Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: May 10 – 13
What’s in season? A May Hope Street farmers market has fresh cheese and Asian flairs
Special wasabi goat cheese from Simmons Farm encourages Japanese-inspired, Asian-fusion meals
Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone
Bogan’s doctors have started cloning the voices of other willing Rhode Island patients and hope to bring the technology to hospitals around the world.
Disputed tying goal helps Panthers beat Bruins 3-2 and take 3-1 lead in East semifinal series
Already drawing boos in the Garden because of a hit on Marchand that the Bruins are calling a sucker punch, Bennett scored the game-tying goal in Game 4 on Sunday night after sending Coyle tumbling into Boston goalie Jeremy Swayman.
Ceddanne Rafaela gets 2-run double after Victor Robles’ blunder as Red Sox beat Nats, 3-2
Boston’s team ERA dropped to 2.75, the only one in the majors below 3.00. It’s the club’s lowest this late in the season since 1920.
WaterFire basins are lit for the first time in the 2024 season; celebrate Learn365RI
Governor McKee, Always Learning Rhode Island Host Partial WaterFire Lighting to Celebrate Learn365RI