Ryan Belmore

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is getting ready to open the final leg of the roundabout near the Henderson Bridge as part of the project to replace the aging structure. The work is scheduled to be completed on Friday, May 31, before the evening rush hour, according to RIDOT. This will connect North […]

The Middletown Town Council has approved a $90.8 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 4.7 percent increase from the current budget year. The budget will now go to a second public hearing on June 17, when officials say tax rates will be discussed. Under the current budget, the residential tax rate for residents is […]

With the cannabis industry expected to grow significantly in the coming years, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCI) has announced the launch of its new Cannabis Training Program. This program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the cannabis industry. It will be an eight-week program, funded by […]

Rep. Michelle McGaw (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) and Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) invite residents to join them and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources for an upcoming local event to learn about a vast array of savings opportunities to improve fuel efficiency. […]

This summer, have fun in the sun by attending an educational program with the Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)! Connect with the outdoors and learn some new skills; from fishing days to hunter education classes to guided walks, there’s something for everyone. Join DFW’s Aquatic Resource Education Program, Hunter Education Program, and Wildlife […]

Meet your new best friend, Allie – this week’s adoptable cat of the week. Allie is a 9-year-old female Domestic Shorthair. “This gorgeous older lady, with her stunning green eyes, will steal your heart! Allie is a petite kitty with a loving and affectionate nature,” Potter League for Animals shares on their website. “She’s incredibly […]

IYRS School of Technology & Trades has announced that its 26th  annual Graduation & Launch Day will occur on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Restoration Hall at IYRS, 449 Thames Street, Newport, R.I.  “I’m thrilled with the variety of employment opportunities this cohort has secured,” said Jen Iacovelli, Director of Student Services at IYRS. […]

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that its seasonal 24-hour telephone information line has opened and will remain open until Oct. 20. The Bay Line, 401-222-8888, is toll-free within the state. The Bay Line provides Rhode Islanders with a central point of contact to leave a recorded message about any sign […]

The Mary Anita Dewitt Scholarship is available to students from Aquidneck Island who are continuing their education in college or trade school. The $1,000 scholarship can be used for one minority student who is pursuing higher education. The funding can be used to continue their education in college or at a professional trade school. The […]

Today, the BankNewport Charitable Foundation has awarded $396,000 in grants to over 40 organizations throughout Rhode Island to support their work in basic human needs and food insecurity, education and workforce training, healthy lives, and arts and culture. “Since our founding more than 200 years ago, BankNewport has been committed to supporting Rhode Island,” said […]

Salve Regina University President Kelli Armstrong conferred 503 bachelor’s degrees, 271 master’s degrees, and 22 doctoral degrees to members of the Class of 2024 during the school’s 74th Commencement. In total, this year’s graduating class was the University’s largest ever at 823. The following Newport County residents earned degrees from the school; James Arcoleo of […]

The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College has appointed Douglas Alexander as its new director. He brings more than 40 years of experience in a variety of roles across the public and private sectors. Alexander has served as the director of community engagement and government relations at OSHEAN, Rhode Island’s non-profit […]