The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) that would create a joint study commission to examine the governance structure of Rhode Island’s public education system. According to the resolution (2022-H 7784, 2022-S 2442), the commission will be […]
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Senate approves Euer bill to protect domestic violence, abuse survivors
STATE HOUSE – The Senate yesterday approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) to help protect domestic violence and abuse victims by maintaining the confidentiality of their addresses. The legislation (2022-S 2659A) would expand and strengthen the existing confidentiality system for voter registration through the creation of the Address Confidentiality Program. […]
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Newport Historical Society awarded $52,000 grant from van Beuren Charitable Foundation
Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $52,000 grant from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. This grant will enable NHS to move forward with the public-facing platform of their Know Your History project: “Finding and Building BIPOC Biographies from the Archives of the Newport Historical Society.” From the founding of Newport, Rhode […]
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House approves Ruggiero bill requiring 100% of RI’s electricity to be offset by renewable energy by 2033
STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity by offset by renewable production by 2033. The bill now goes to the Senate, which has approved identical legislation sponsored by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly approves bill to provide tax relief to year-round Newport residents
STATE HOUSE – Newport will be able to establish a residential tax structure that encourages owner-occupied housing under legislation sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Dawn Euer and approved by the General Assembly today. The bill now goes to the governor for consideration. The legislation (2022-H 8182, 2022-S 2898A) which is specific to only Newport, allows […]
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Theatre By The Sea’s 89th Season continues with ‘Footloose’ on June 22
WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 89 Years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the exuberant high energy musical, Footloose, which will be presented from June 22 – July 16, 2022. “Right now seems like the perfect time to be producing the musical Footloose for our audiences,” said Bill Hanney. “After the past two years of living by so […]
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Outdoor classroom officially opens at Melville School
Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) celebrated the official opening of its Outdoor Learning Activity Zone at Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 10. Cutting the ribbon was Elizabeth Viveiros, who is currently Deputy Superintendent of the Portsmouth School Department and was principal at the school while the […]
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Rep. Solomon, Sen. DiPalma laud funding in proposed budget to study feasibility of bridge barriers
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton), who introduced legislation earlier this year to erect barriers on the bridges of Narragansett Bay, say they are gratified that money has been included in the proposed state budget to study the […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly, June 6 – 10, 2022. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease House Finance Committee approves 2023 state budget bill The House Finance Committee has approved a $13.6 billion state budget (2022-H7123A) for the 2023 fiscal year that provides targeted taxpayer relief […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society to host lecture on “The Mining of Portsmouth Coal (1808-1913)”
The Portsmouth Historical Society will host an illustrated lecture “The Mining of Portsmouth Coal (1808-1913)” by Jim Garman, Portsmouth Town Historian on Thursday, 16 June at 6:30 PM at the Portsmouth Historical Society Museum (870 East Main Rd). During the years 1808-1913 there was, periodically, a great deal of activity at Arnold’s Point in the northwestern […]
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Assembly approves Sen. Felag and Rep. Edwards’ legislation creating a ‘U.S. Bronze Star Medal’ license plate
STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly today approved legislation (2022-S 2136, 2022-H 7514) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. John G. Edwards which creates a special motor vehicle registration plate for recipients of the United States Bronze Star Medal. “It is always important to remember our veterans and service members who served our country […]
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RIDOT: Lane split starts June 10 for Route 138 East in Newport
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today issued the following travel advisory in regards to Route 138 East in Newport. On Friday night, June 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will change the traffic pattern on Route 138 East just after crossing the Pell Bridge into Newport and establish a lane split, with one […]
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Laurel Awards honor contributions to Preservation Society
The Preservation Society of Newport County has honored two individuals and one business with its annual Laurel Awards, which recognize special contributions to the organization in the fields of horticulture, artisanship, and volunteerism. The awards will be presented on Thursday, June 9, during the Preservation Society’s Annual Meeting at Rosecliff. “Over the years, the Laurel Award winners […]
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St. Columba’s will host its 29th Annual Garden Party on June 11
MIDDLETOWN, RI — Join St. Columba’s for their 29th Annual Garden Party on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the churchyard (55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown, RI)! The spring celebration benefits the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLKCC) of Newport; with programs from the Food Pantry and Breakfast Program to child care and health […]
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‘Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas’ coming to The JPT on Dec. 17
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas at The JPT Film & Event Center on Saturday, December 17th at 8 pm. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for years Eileen and her band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s […]
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2022 BankNewport 10 Miler shows off best of Newport views
On Sunday morning, the streets of Newport from Ocean Drive to Bellevue Avenue were filled with the sound of more than 1,500 pairs of running shoes pounding the pavement for the 2022 BankNewport 10 Miler. The weather could not have been more perfect for a road race, with a light breeze and low humidity — a […]
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Highlights from this week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the Rhode Island General Assembly this week. This recap was put together by the Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. For more information on any of these items visit www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Legislature OKs bill for mail ballot signature review, certification process The General Assembly […]
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CCRI announces its Athletic Director Spring 2022 Honor Roll
Warwick, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island’s Athletic Department named 45 student-athletes to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2022 semester, 36 of whom also qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XXI Honor Roll. To qualify for the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn a 3.0 […]
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Monday Concerts & Events Series at Theatre By The Sea begins June 13
In celebration of 89 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2022 summer schedule for the Monday Concerts and Events Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season. “I am so pleased with the amazing talent which is included in the Monday Concerts and Events this season,” said Bill […]
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Portsmouth and Middletown Artists featured at Art Club
PROVIDENCE, RI – The galleries of the Providence Art Club will host a series of special events to accompany current exhibitions on view from May 31 to June 17, 2022. The Art Club’s galleries are always free and open to the public and all are welcome. Programs include a celebratory reception and two additional opportunities […]
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Newport teen a winner in statewide college scholarship competition
NEWPORT, RI — The Rhode Island Foundation is sending a Newport teen off to college with a scholarship honoring Roger Williams, the state’s founding father. Ava Reise won the four-year, renewable scholarship through the Foundation’s Carter Roger Williams Initiative, which was launched by philanthropists Letitia and the late John Carter. “All of these students discovered inspiration in Roger Williams […]
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Newport Classical commissions Shawn Okpebholo for its 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival
Newport Classical will present the world premiere of Crooked Shanks by Shawn E. Okpebholo, performed by pianist Aldo López-Gavilán on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm, at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave.) as part of the 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival (formerly Newport Music Festival), running from July 1-17, 2022. The pieceis the second annual commission as part of Newport Classical’s new initiative – each year, the […]
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COVID-19 anti-viral medication now available at All Stop & Shop Pharmacies in Rhode Island
Stop & Shop today announced that it will now offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at its 14 Rhode Island pharmacies. Paxlovid is available at all Rhode island pharmacies; Molnupiravir is available at select locations. The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, […]
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Senate OKs bill to provide tax relief to year-round Newport residents
STATE HOUSE – Newport will be able to establish a residential tax structure that encourages owner-occupied housing under legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and approved by the Senate today. The legislation (2022-S 2898A), which is specific to only Newport, allows the city to establish two residential tax rates: one for owner-occupied housing, and one […]
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Nominations open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) this week announced that the nominations for the 2022 Leading Women of Distinction Awards are now open. GSSNE says in a press release that anyone can nominate a woman who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place; […]