Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s up for weather and events on this Election Day. Weather: Today –Occasional showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog. High near 61. Breezy, with a north wind 6 to 11 […]
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Arts Around The Fire will host Tuni Schartner on November 13th
Newport, RI – The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, will be at Salvation Café on Tuesday, November 13th from 6-8pm at the Post & Beam room at 140 Broadway in Newport. The Alliance’s guest will be Tuni Schartner, the new Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Innovate Newport, based at the Sheffield School. As the […]
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Volvo Ocean Race: Setting a course for a healthier ocean
Photo – Johan Salén addresses the Our Ocean Conference in Bali on the subject of the future sustainability commitments of the race. Photo by Damian Foxall Co-president Johan Salén revealed the set of commitments at the fifth Our Ocean conference in Bali, Indonesia. Mr. Salén announced that the future work of the organisation would build upon […]
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People’s Credit Union CEO, Ellen Ford, receives Sandra J. Pattie Distinguished Leadership Award
Photo – Ellen Ford (right) – CEO, People’s Credit Union People’s Credit Union CEO, Ellen Ford, was recently recognized with the Sandra J. Pattie Distinguished Leadership Award at the New England Women in Banking Conference held at The Hotel Viking in Newport. The Conference is the premier event in New England focused on providing women […]
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Million Dollar Listing: Water view home in Jamestown fetches $1.05 million
Jamestown, RI – Lila Delman Real Estate has announced the sale of 283 Highland Drive in Jamestown for $1,050,000. Nancy Cresser, Lila Delman Sales Associate, represented the seller while Gladys Barbosa, Lila Delman Sale Associate, represented the buyer. Year-to-date, Lila Delman has sold more dollar volume in Jamestown than any other real estate firm according […]
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Middletown Papa Gino’s among 95 stores abruptly closed across New England (Updated)
Massachusetts-based pizza franchise Papa Gino’s abruptly closed nearly one hundred of its stores across New England this weekend including the franchise’s location at 619 West Main Road in Middletown. 95 Papa Gino’s locations across New England closed Sunday suddenly without any notice, leaving many employees immediately and unexpectedly without a job. The company issues the following press […]
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Election Day Review: Newport City Council and School Committee Candidates
Newport, RI – Still not sure what to do or who to vote for when you hit the voting booth on Tuesday? Here’s a look at the local races and some information to help you make a more informed decision. Need to find your polling location? Want to view your sample ballot? Want to see what Ward […]
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Letter To The Editor: Susan Taylor is a smart, well-meaning city councilor
To the Editor: I am writing to endorse the candidacy of Susan Taylor, who is running at-large for the Newport City Council. For the last two years Susan has been the representative of the First Ward and has done admirable work, not just on behalf of her ward but on behalf of the entire city. […]
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Today In Newport – November 5: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s happening in and around Newport today. Weather: Today –Rain, mainly after 4 pm. High near 54. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.Tonight – […]
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Today In Newport – November 4: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s your weather forecast and a look at things to do on this beautiful fall Sunday. Weather: Today –Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.Tonight – Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Calm […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust forced to cancel 11th Annual 5K Race for Open Space (Updated)
Portsmouth, RI – Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) will scheduled to host their 11th Annual 5K Race for Open Space on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The 5K Run/Walk is a loop course along the scenic Sakonnet Greenway Trail. Participants may run or walk, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Proceeds from the race are used […]
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Audrain Automobile Museum, Fort Adams Trust host ‘Trunk or Treat Event’ to benefit MLK Center
Newport, RI – The Audrain Automobile Museum located on Bellevue Avenue and the Fort Adams Trust hosted the first “Trunk or Treat Event” at Fort Adams State Park on Sunday, October 28th. The community event benefited the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center with food and monetary donations to the Center to help those in need. […]
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Portsmouth’s Ocean State Air Solutions is a participant in Treasurer Magaziner’s ‘BankLocal’ community deposit program
Middletown, RI -Representatives of People’s Credit Union and General Treasurer, Seth Magaziner, recently visited Ocean State Air Solutions owners, Marybeth and Craig Clark. Located in Portsmouth, RI, Ocean State Air Solutions is a company that focuses on offering whole house holistic solutions to create healthy indoor air quality for both home and business Ocean State […]
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Today In Newport – November 3: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s a look at the weather and things to do for Newport today. Weather: Flood Advisory in effect from November 3, 05:59 AM EDT until November 3, 09:00 AM EDTWind Advisory in effect from November 3, 12:00 PM EDT until November 3, 07:00 PM EDTHazardous Weather OutlookToday –Showers and possibly a thunderstorm […]
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RIB & RHEIN permanently closes on William Street
RIB & RHEIN, a fashion and lifestyle boutique for men and women, abruptly and permanently closed their store on William Street earlier this week after 10 years in business. “It’s our 10-year Anniversary and we have an announcement to make.We sadly regret to inform you that the Newport Flagship Boutique is closing as of November 1st. After […]
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United States Mint to Launch Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter on November 15th
Charlestown, RI – The United States Mint will join representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on November 15 at 10:30 am at Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Kettle Pond Visitor Center in Charlestown to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island. The Block […]
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Weekend Weather Forecast: November 2 – 4
Newport, RI – The first weekend of Newport is here, can you believe it? Here’s your weekend weather outlook as you plan your Fall back on Sunday, Newport Restaurant Week dining, and other events. Enjoy the weekend! Weather This Afternoon Showers likely, mainly before 5 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around […]
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Rhode Report: Newport County road and lane closures (Nov. 3 – 10)
Newport, RI The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the near future, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RIDOT Notices – November 3 – 9 Newport County Temporary Road Closure Portsmouth: Park Ave. East […]
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Today In Newport – November 2: Weather forecast and things to do
Newport, RI – Here’s a look at what’s up for weather and things to do in and around Newport today. Weather: Today –Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog after 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of […]
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What’s Up Radio: The War and Treaty
After an amazing and beautiful debut performance at the 2018 Newport Folk Festival in July, The War and Treaty return to our area for two shows this week – Friday at Great Scott in Allston, MA, and Saturday at the Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River. For more info on these shows, visit https://www.thewarandtreaty.com/shows/. […]
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Letter To The Editor: Euer’s accomplishments demonstrate that she’s committed to open government and making the state work better for its citizens
There is a difference between a politician and a public servant. A politician talks, and a public servant makes things happen. Senator Dawn Euer is a true public servant. I’ve always been a supporter of Dawn. I recently reviewed her accomplishments in her first term, and was astounded. Dawn introduced 27 bills as the lead […]
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International Tolling Association bestows Rhode Island’s Earl J. “Buddy” Croft III with Honorary Lifetime Membership
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them, honored Earl J. “Buddy” Croft III, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) with the association’s Lifetime Honorary Membership Award at a ceremony last week in Baltimore, Maryland. […]
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Letter To The Editor: Newport needs NEW leadership
Newport voters have new choices at the ballot box. Stay the course and watch the city continue to be swallowed up by lucrative real estate transactions and massive hotel expansions, stoking an exploding, infrastructure stressing seasonal market. Or, you can choose to elect two new ward councilors, equipped with the tools, experience, and vision to […]
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Oceanfront home in Little Compton sold for $4.5 million
Little Compton, RI – The oceanfront home at 39 Taylor’s Lane South has sold for $4,550,000. Offering vaulted, wood beam ceilings and a magnificent outdoor living area, the 4,200 square foot home is sited on over two acres of waterfront land with sweeping southwestern views over the Atlantic. According to data from the Rhode Island […]
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Job fair to be held at East Island Reserve Hotel on November 14th
Middletown, RI – East Island Reserve Hotel will be hosting a job fair on November 14th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and on November 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Positions available include housekeepers, innkeepers and assistant innkeepers for the Vacation Newport portfolio of properties in Newport County, RI. Full and part-time positions available. Competitive wages. Benefits for full-time […]