This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Noah Patrick Brisson died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Noah was born in 1977 in Marlton, NJ. He grew up in Phillipsburg, NJ, where he graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1996. He received a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in design, photography, […]
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Obituary | William Jesse Parvo
William Jesse Parvo, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was 81 years old. He was the husband of Janice (Orford) Parvo to whom he was married for 52 years. Born in Newport, RI on February 16, 1939, he was the son of the late Jesse and […]
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Op-Ed | A step forward for the Rhode Island Bench
The author, Harold M. Metts, is a state senator representing District 6 in Providence. When Martin Luther King gave his famous address on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he memorably said, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold […]
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RI, MA, CT, and DC launch regional program to cut transportation pollution, reinvest in cleaner transit and modern infrastructure
via Office of the Governor Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today committing to a groundbreaking multijurisdictional program that will achieve substantial reductions in motor vehicle pollution – the region’s greatest source of greenhouse gases (GHG) […]
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122-Year-Old Henry Barnard School to Remain Open as a New Independent School
Providence, RI – Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Henry Barnard School (HBS) will start a fresh chapter in its history. The beloved 122-year-old education institution will establish itself as an independent school, while continuing its legacy of academic excellence and innovation. The school will no longer be affiliated with Rhode Island College (RIC). HBS […]
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Obituary | Patricia M. Lauder
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Patricia M. Lauder, 82, of Tiverton, RI, passed away on December 15, 2020. Patricia was born in Bronx, NY to the late Thomas Tulley and Mae Gilbert. Patricia was the wife to Fred Lauder Sr. for 20 years. In addition to being a loving wife and […]
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Obituary | Regina Slezak
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Regina Slezak of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away at home on Friday, December 11, 2020. She was 76. She led an active life prior to being diagnosed with cancer in the beginning of 2020. She fought a long hard battle. Regina was born in Teaneck, NJ […]
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Obituary | Sylvia Mulligan
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Sylvia Mulligan, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, a US Navy Veteran, Salve Regina Graduate and member of Park Holm Sr. Ctr. passed away on December 19, 2020, at Royal Middletown.Sylvia was born in Denver, CO to the late Richard Luby and Nora Plaskett.Sylvia is survived by her […]
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Obituary | Carole Anne (Freeman) Mendes
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Carole Anne (Freeman) Mendes, 74, of Portsmouth Rhode Island, passed away on December 18, 2020. Carole was born November 9, 1946 in Newport Rhode Island to the late Harold D. Freeman and Claire F. (Heller) Freeman. Carole was the wife of Manuel (Mel) E. Mendes for 36 […]
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Obituary | Beverly Mary Keohane
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Beverly M. Keohane (Charlton), age 85, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020. Beverly is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Joseph R. Keohane, her children, Leslie Keohane and her partner Ron Carreiro of Warren RI, Stephen Keohane and […]
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Snowed In? DEM encourages all to get outside and enjoy winter activities at state parks
via RIDEM The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging children, families, and individuals to get outdoors and enjoy the recreational resources that state parks and management areas offer – while adhering to all public health guidelines. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing are among the many outdoor activities that people can experience […]
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Obituary | Michael Radkovich
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Michael Radkovich, of Newport, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, surrounded by his family on December 15, 2020. He was 69. Michael was born in Newport Rhode Island to Daniel and June Radkovich. Michael married Donna (Elichalt) Radkovich of Falmouth, Massachusetts on September 9, 1978. Michael was […]
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Obituary | Pauline J. Finnegan
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Pauline Finnegan, age 89, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 12, 2020. Pauline was born in Fall River, MA to George and Jane Sicard. Pauline married Joseph Finnegan, also of Fall River, MA on January 9, 1954 in Fall River. Pauline was […]
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Raimondo Administration announces additional grants to 200+ small business and organizations
By Rhode Island Commerce Today the Raimondo Administration announced more than 200 grants totaling more than $16 million to Rhode Island’s small businesses and non-profit institutions. The grants, deployed by Commerce and drawing upon CARES Act funding, are aimed to help businesses pivot their business models, safely shift to remote work, and support the state’s […]
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Newport County Families Eligible for Free Books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Did you know Newport has its very own Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? Newport County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is presented by the Bazarsky Family Foundation in partnership with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. They partner with […]
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Obituary | Katelin Rose Pimental
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Katelin Pimental, 19, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away tragically, on December 12, 2020.Katelin was born July 4, 2001 in Newport, RI, to Christopher Pimental and Jean Rosa.Katelin graduated from Middletown High School in 2019. Kate was a beautiful and loving soul who loved life and […]
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American Magic ready to compete at Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland
News from New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup Auckland, New Zealand – New York Yacht Club American Magic, the U.S. Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup, is set to compete in the first official AC75 class regattas during the Prada America’s Cup World Series Auckland and the Christmas Race. These two events […]
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Calling All Crows Presents: Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Live from The Ballroom Benefit Show
(BOSTON) Calling All Crows (CAC) announced its 13th annual benefit concert featuring Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Live from the Ballroom which will stream online Saturday, December 19th. Stokes will be performing with his band the Pintos in their first and only virtual show of the year, with money raised from the concert helping channel […]
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11th Hour Racing awards twelve grants totaling $781,500
via 11th Hour Racing Driven by its mission to inspire solutions for the ocean, 11th Hour Racing announced today 12 new grants to address plastics pollution, coastal restoration, food waste, and water quality. 11th Hour Racing awarded $781,500 in grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to projects in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the U.S., bringing the […]
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NUWC Division Newport employees donate 972 gifts to Toys for Tots campaign
Story by Public Affairs Office, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport For the second consecutive year, employees of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport collected toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots campaign, gathering 972 gifts for children in need. Although many employees have been teleworking because of the pandemic, it was […]
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Obituary | Frances M. Maraziti
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Frances M. Maraziti, 88 of Middletown, RI died Sunday, December 13th at home after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Maraziti. Born in Salem, MA Fran was the daughter of the late Bertha (Collins) and James Gallant. She was a 1950 […]
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Letter | Statewide restaurant bailout imperative
By Bradly J. VAnDerStad As the president of the Downtown Hospitality Group in Providence, I regularly talk with small business owners to get a feel for what life is like during Rhode Island on Pause. “The traffic right now is horrible. Business is terrible. The mood is grim,” says one. “From Monday to Thursday, I […]
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R.I. hospitals authorized to begin vaccinating frontline workers against COVID-19
via Rhode Island Department of Health The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has received a recommendation from the Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee for hospitals to begin vaccinating frontline hospital workers against COVID-19. This recommendation was made at an emergency meeting of the Subcommittee this morning. RIDOH has accepted this recommendation and has communicated […]
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Obituary | Robert W. Nass
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Robert W. Nass, 92, a lifelong resident of Newport RI passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020. Robert was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Whitford) Nass who recently passed this November 2020. They were married 67 years.Born in Newport, Rhode Island September 14, 1928, he […]
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Obituary | Mary Baker
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Middletown Resident Maureen Baker Dies at 88Mary Grace (Maureen) Baker (nee Moloney) passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of November 2nd, 2020 at the John Clarke Nursing Center, bidding a graceful farewell to a life well lived and to her loving husband of […]