STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the restoration of the Rose Island Lighthouse by passing a resolution sponsored by Rep. Lauren Carson. The resolution (2023-H 6432) celebrates the work by the Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Hamilton Trust (RILFHT) to restore the Rose Island Lighthouse after its 1970 decommissioning […]
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DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife announces summer family fun learning opportunities
This summer, have some 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 this summer; from fishing days to hunter education classes to guided walks, there’s something for everyone. Join DFW’s Aquatic Resource Education Program, Hunter […]
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Steve Martin and Martin Short coming to PPAC
STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT bring their “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” show to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:30P. Martin and Short will be joined by very special guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers. Steve Martin & Martin Short share a dynamic comedic rapport […]
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This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Legislators make progress on key issues
The Rhode Island General Assembly had a busy and productive week, tackling several important issues and passing significant legislation. One of the notable achievements was the passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, which provides insurance coverage for abortion care to individuals on Medicaid and state employees. Sponsored by Senator Bridget Valverde and House […]
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Mary McAleese delights with hopeful message during first-ever trip to Newport
Mary McAleese, Ireland’s eighth president who served two full terms from 1997 to 2011, delighted an audience of about 750 people with poignant tales of family, war, peace, politics and more during an hour-long conversation with Salve Regina President Kelli Armstrong, which was presented in a tent on the oceanside lawn of McAuley Hall on […]
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Equality in Abortion Coverage Act enacted
STATE HOUSE – Following a 24-12 vote in the Senate today that granted approval by the General Assembly, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act has been signed into law. Sponsored by Sen. Bridget Valverde and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian, the EACA will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to individuals on Medicaid as […]
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$101 million in funding will support the construction of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing today announced the award of more than $101 million in funding to support the construction and preservation as well as operating costs of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode Island. Of the 1,481 units, over 1,200 will be affordable housing, according to a press release from Governor McKee’s office. […]
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Newport Art Museum will host a panel discussion on Incarceration, Art and Restorative Justice
The Newport Art Museum will present a thought-provoking panel discussion on May 23, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm EST, exploring the intersection of mass incarceration, restorative justice, and the healing power of art. This event will take place in person at the Newport Art Museum and will be simultaneously live-streamed via Vimeo, ensuring […]
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House OKs Speakman bill to help homeowners develop ADUs
STATE HOUSE – More Rhode Islanders will be able to develop accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property under legislation sponsored by Rep. June S. Speakman and approved by the House of Representatives today. The bill (2023-H 6082Aaa), which now goes to the Senate, is part of the 14-bill housing package backed by House Speaker K. Joseph […]
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New Executive Staff joins CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (CODAC) announced that it has added two executive-level staff to its experienced group of professionals. “At a time when access to quality, community-based substance use treatment is critical, CODAC is expanding its leadership team,” CODAC says in a press release. Dustin Alvanas has rejoined CODAC as Chief Operating Officer. With a […]
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Senators Reed & Whitehouse help improve mental health services in Newport
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and emotional well-being, while reducing the stigma around mental health disorders. Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined officials at the Newport Mental Health Center (NMH) to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month and deliver $201,000 in federal funding […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly addresses housing, healthcare, and criminal justice reform
This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly, several significant bills were passed, addressing various issues ranging from housing development to healthcare and criminal justice reform. Here are the highlights of the legislative actions taken: Housing Development: The House of Representatives approved two bills as part of Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s efforts to combat the […]
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Newport County groups win $1.9 million for housing, hunger, and health
The Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, You Are Not Alone in Middletown, and Newport Mental Health are among 25 local organizations that are sharing $1.9 million in grants to provide housing, food, and behavioral health services from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding was through its $20 million ARPA Nonprofit Support Program. “We are […]
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House OKs Carson bill creating commission to recommend improvements for services for older Rhode Islanders
STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson creating a legislative commission to study the services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island and make recommendations for ways to improve and coordinate them. “Rhode Island should invest much more than we do in services that enable […]
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Submissions now open for Newport International Boat Show’s “Newport For New Products” Program
Newport Exhibition Group announced today it is now accepting applications for its Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport 2023 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 17th year and in partnership with three leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry […]
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New York Yacht Club: Cup Pathway opens for Women’s and Youth Sailors
Over the past nine months, the New York Yacht Club American Magic Women’s & Youth America’s Cup Task Force has assembled a talented core roster of sailors with the drive and ability to claim the inaugural editions of the Women’s and Youth America’s Cup regattas in late summer and early fall of 2024. “It should come […]
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New Rhody Regatta to benefit Rhode Island Community Food Bank
The inaugural Rhody Regatta, hosted by the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC), takes place Saturday, June 3 on Narragansett Bay. The event consists of one race, approximately 18 miles in length, around Conanicut Island and is designed to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “This is a great idea,” said Newport’s Clay Deutsch, who plans […]
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Rhode Island Natural History Survey and Mount Hope Farm to present World Turtle Day Film Festival on May 23
In celebration of World Turtle Day on May 23rd, the Rhode Island Natural History Survey and Mount Hope Farm are sponsoring Rhode Island’s first World Turtle Day Film Festival with a special screening of four short films about turtle conservation in New England, including the award-winning Turtles on the Hill by URI Professor of Journalism […]
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The High Kings to perform at The JPT on September 9
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present The High Kings: The Road Not Taken on Saturday, September 9 at 8 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Tickets for The High Kings: The Road Not Taken at the Jane Pickens Theater on Saturday, September 9 at 8 pm are $49-$69 […]
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Rhode Island House celebrates the arrival of The Ocean Race in Newport
As Newport prepares to host the only North American stop of The Ocean Race this week, the House of Representatives today passed a resolution sponsored by Aquidneck Island Representatives Lauren H. Carson and Terri Cortvriend celebrating the event, its efforts to bring attention to the importance of protecting oceans and the thousands of visitors it […]
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Green Animals Topiary Garden to host Plant Sale, May 11-13
In time for spring gardening – and Mother’s Day – The Preservation Society of Newport County today announced that a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and specialty plants will be for sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden, on May 11, 12, and 13 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Floral offerings will include annuals, perennials, […]
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Here’s what happened this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly, lawmakers passed several bills focused on addressing critical issues impacting the state. From streamlining the housing development appeals process to increasing funding for emergency medical services, lawmakers were hard at work to make significant changes to benefit Rhode Island residents. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed […]
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‘Live from the Loading Dock’ goes courtside at the MLK Center
For the third year, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (MLK Community Center) is kicking off a favorite summer event, Live from the Loading Dock. Live from the Loading Dock is an outdoor summer outdoor concert series that invites the community to enjoy a free concert showcasing local artists. Food – like hamburgers […]
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House passes two education bills sponsored by Rep. Cortvriend
STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives has passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend related to education. Today the House passed legislation (2023-H 6052A) she sponsored to appoint the Rhode Island Teacher of the Year for a year as a non-voting member of the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. “Having the […]
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Wickford In Bloom: Historic Home and Garden Tour returns June 24 – 25
WICKFORD/ RI: Historic Wickford, Inc. (HistWick) offers Wickford in Bloom: Historic Home# and Garden Tour, Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25 from 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine). Voted #1 Best Small Historic Town by USA Today, Wickford is situated in North Kingstown, Rhode Island among the coves of one of New […]