This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Geraldine (Gerry) Rua Shenberger, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, passed peacefully November 3, 2020. Gerry was born in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel Rua and Anna (Kuzla) Rua. She was a graduate of Dominican Academy in Fall River, MA Class of ’58. Gerry graduated with a […]
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Ocean State Job Lot offering ‘Military and Veteran Discount Week’ November 5 – 11
By Ocean State Job Lot Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a privately-held, family-operated discount retail chain with 143 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is proud to offer its annual Military and Veteran Discount Week at all Ocean State Job Lot stores November 5th through November 11th. To receive the 25% discount, customers must present proper […]
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Obituary | John Nascimento Lima Jr.
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. John Nascimento Lima Jr., of Newport, died Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Newport Hospital. John was born in Newport, RI to the late John Nascimento Lima and Anna (Lopes) Lima. He was baptized in St. Joseph’s Church. John was educated in the public schools in Newport and […]
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Obituary | Mary C. Boyd
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mary C. Boyd, 89, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on October 29, 2020, at Newport Hospital. Mary was born, January 5, 1931, in Newport, RI to Edward Sherbush and Florence (Westley) Sherbush. Mary was married to George Boyd for 66 years, and together they raised their […]
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Obituary | Virginia Marovich
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Virginia Marovich, age 95, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020. Virginia was born in Cicero, IL to George and Emily Dec. She married Richard Marovich of Chicago, IL on October 8, 1949. Gini was the President of numerous golf and bowling leagues […]
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Ocean State Job Lot announces the return of ‘Buy, Give, Get’ Program to benefit Veterans in need this holiday season
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a privately-held, family-operated discount retail chain with 143 stores in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the return of its annual ‘Buy, Give, Get’ program to benefit veterans in need. Beginning Thursday, October 29th, any customer who buys a warm winter coat at OSJL for $40 (retail […]
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Precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued for customers of the Westerly Water System
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting customers of the Westerly Water System that they should boil their water before consuming it because of a water main break that could cause loss of water pressure in multiple areas of the water system. (This announcement is unrelated to COVID-19.) All water used for consumption […]
Posted inCity & Government
Daytime lane closures scheduled for Route 4 this week to remove Stony Lane Bridge lane shift
via Rhode Island Department of Transportation As part of an ongoing bridge preservation project for the structurally deficient Stony Lane Bridge on Route 4 in North Kingstown, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will close one travel lane in each direction on Route 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for three consecutive days, […]
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Department of Health | COVID-19 Updates: Visitation, Testing, and Key Messages for the Public
The Rhode Island Department Of Health has provided the following press release/update; Visitation With cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that all hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living communities restrict visitation for the next two weeks. These recommendations are being made for two […]
Posted inCity & Government
Lt. Governor McKee: It’s time for a full-court press on the state’s small business grant program
via Office of the Lieutenant Governor Lt. Governor Dan McKee today sent a letter to Governor Gina Raimondo and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor calling for immediate changes to the Restore RI small business grant program to ensure local businesses receive funds before the December 30, 2020 CARES Act deadline. “It’s time for the state to […]
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DEM announces over $130k to support specialty crop production and sales in Rhode Island
Via Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today the award of $130,008 in farm viability grants to four Rhode Island-based groups working to support local agriculture; the grants are made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and will support efforts to […]
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Common Fence Music to present Duck Baker in an online concert on November 22
Common Fence Music will present the internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Duck Baker with Helen Roche in an online concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 22. The event is free, and all tips go to the artists. A link to the online concert will be provided at commonfencemusic.org prior to showtime. Duck Baker is one of the […]
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Obituary | Ilse Gesina Aguilar
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Ilse Gesina Aguilar, 82, of Derry, New Hampshire, formerly of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on October 29, 2020, surrounded by the comfort of loving family. Ilse was born in Haarlem, Netherlands, to the late Willem Dirk Frederik Saarloos and Gesina Marie Christina (Beaux) Saarloos. She was […]
Posted inOpinion
Letter | Look for leadership qualities in today’s electoral candidates
I believe one of the most important qualities needed in those running for national, state or local office is leadership. Examine the legacy of leadership attributes left to the world by one of the world’s greatest explorer, Samuel de Champlain. In his book « Champlain’s Dream » by American historian by David Hackett Fischer, he […]
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Gateway Visitors Center will be home for Aquidneck Growers’ Market this winter
Locavores and lovers of fresh local foods will be excited to learn that Aquidneck Growers’ Market, a program of ACT, will hold their winter market in downtown Newport at the Gateway Visitors Center, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, the city’s public transportation hub and steps away from waterfront attractions. “We’re delighted to have found a downtown […]
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Governor Raimondo announces Remote Work Grant Program
By Rhode Island Commerce Today Governor Gina Raimondo and Rhode Island Commerce announced a new program to expand access to and the efficacy of remote work to further fight the spread of COVID-19. The effort will help fund the purchase of hardware, software and internet access to support Rhode Island workers and businesses. “As we […]
Posted inThings To Do
Newport Historical Society to host weekly Holiday Lantern Tours beginning November 13
The Newport Historical Society’s Holiday Lantern Tour, an annual tradition for families across the Ocean State, is the perfect activity to get into the holiday spirit while following COVID-19 protocol. Presented by the NHS’s tour program, Newport History Tours, the Holiday Lantern Tour features the history of early American holiday traditions and explores how Newporters […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary announces winners of inaugural Scarecrow Competition
Norman Bird Sanctuary is pleased to announce the winnersand runners-up for the first annual NBS Scarecrow Competition. The enthusiasm displayed by the community manifested in impressive creations and a great turnout for the competition. Forty entries were submitted for judging from all over Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The winners were announced on Channel 10 […]
Posted inCity & Government
Newport Police adding patrols for Halloween Weekend
Via City Of Newport The Newport Police Department will be adding additional patrols this weekend in an effort to ensure that Newporters are able to enjoy a healthy and safe Halloween weekend. Like other communities, Newport’s public safety team has been responding to a higher than usual volume of calls over the last several weeks, […]
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Obituary | Gary A. Kosegarten
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Gary Arthur “Kose” Kosegarten,77, a resident of Ft. Myers, FL, since 2008, formerly of Norwich, CT, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born November 12, 1942 in Newport, RI to Hermann and Marion Kosegarten. Gary proudly as a United States […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Newport Art House pushes for the arts this fall and winter
By Tracy Jonsson, Founding + Artistic Director of Newport Art House Newport Art House pushes the for the arts this fall and winter! More on the organization, whose mission it is to nurture, showcase, and promote the contemporary arts, can be found at www.newportarthouse.com -Petition for Artist Housing and Studios Cultural Complex in Newport: Sanctuary II. […]
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The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America hosting 33rd Annual Scouting For Food Drive from November 7-14
Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America are hosting their 33rd annual Scouting For Food Drive from November 7th through November 14th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Narragansett Council has pivoted to a new online donation model instead of the annual in-person event. This food drive will support both […]
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Rhode Island CRMC votes to approve Safe Harbor Jamestown Boatyard expansion plan
Press Release By Stuart Ross, President of the Friends of Dumplings Cove. It was received on October 29. Last night, by a 4-2 vote, with four council members absent, the state of Rhode Island’s Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) acted to approve a long-standing and twice-revised application submitted by the Safe Harbor Jamestown Boat Yard […]
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RI Marine Archaeology Project and Functional 3D to document archaeological artifacts
via Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) On Saturday October 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) and Functional 3D, will offer the public an opportunity to observe online the digital documentation of artifacts recently excavated from an 18th-century Newport Harbor shipwreck. The direct live link is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyR6ORVxEEuKM3WYbHhC1kw/live/ RIMAP and […]
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Governor Raimondo announces $20 million Hotel, Arts, & Tourism Industry Relief Program
Governor Gina Raimondo today announced a new $20 million relief program targeted specifically to the hotel, arts & tourism industries (“HArT”). According to Rhode Island Commerce, the two-part program will provide direct support grants, as well as placemaking activity grants to eligible businesses. The competitive grant program aims to prevent the long-term closure of arts, […]