Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held virtually. Here’s a look at the docket. CITY OF NEWPORT DOCKET FOR A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2022 THE MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR MCKEE’S EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-01 […]
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Portsmouth’s Michael Sheehan stars in “She Loves Me” musical at College of the Holy Cross
Michael Sheehan of Portsmouth, a Class of 2025 student at College of the Holy Cross, is performing in “She Loves Me,” a musical presented by the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Sheehan’s major is Undeclared. The in-person production, directed by Meaghan Deiter, professor of practice in music theatre, is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 17-19 at 7:30 PM […]
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New York Yacht Club American Magic announces leadership team
New York Yacht Club American Magic today announced its leadership team as the program continues its investment in top talent and preparation for the 37th America’s Cup. The leadership appointments reflect a commitment to people who bring deep experience and diverse backgrounds and capabilities developed with lessons learned from the AC36 campaign, according to New […]
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Beach Road Weekend Music Festival inks contract extension through 2024
(Vineyard Haven, MA) The Tisbury Town Select Board on Martha’s Vineyard unanimously approved permits to allow Innovation Arts and Entertainment to operate the Beach Road Weekend music festival through 2024. Beach Road Weekend 2022 is a three-day music festival, August 25 – 28, at Veterans Memorial Park, just a short walk from the Vineyard Haven Ferry […]
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R.I. Board of Elections pilots new algorithm to make risk-limiting audits more efficient
Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections On Friday, February 11th, the Rhode Island Board of Election hosted a group of national elections integrity experts to conduct a pilot Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) utilizing a new algorithm designed to improve the efficiency of the RLA process. The pilot was run using ballots cast for the November 2, […]
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Breaking Benjamin Returning to Mohegan Sun Arena April 23
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 15, 2022) – Breaking Benjamin returns to the road this spring and will join special guests Seether, Starset, and Lacey Sturm for an epic night of Rock music at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 23rd at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and go on sale Friday, February 18th at 10:00am […]
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Rep. Carson: RIDOT plan for infrastructure funds violates Act on Climate
Source: Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau, Rep. Lauren H. Carson is calling on the Transportation Advisory Committee to put the brakes on a Department of Transportation proposal to spend $748 million in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds while ignoring its legal responsibility to adhere to […]
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CCRI offering free workforce training in the fast-growing insurance industry
With an increasing need for qualified individuals to work in the insurance field in Rhode Island, CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships and the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island have partnered to develop and offer a workforce training program for those interested in a career in the insurance industry. The Rhode Island Property and Casualty […]
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Josh Groban’s “Harmony” Tour Coming to Mohegan Sun April 3
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 11, 2022) – Multi-Platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban hits the road for his first tour since releasing his latest album, Harmony, in November 2020. Groban returns to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 3rd. Tickets are $79, $59, and $49 and go on sale Monday, February 14th at 10:00am […]
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PPAC presents Next Stop BROADWAY: Where YOU Create the Magic on Stage
Providence, RI – The Next Stop BROADWAY® program, presented by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), will take place at PPAC (220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence), Monday through Friday, July 18 – 22, 2022. Next Stop BROADWAY® registrations and scholarship applications open tomorrow, February 9; visit ppacri.org/nextstopbroadway to learn more. This full-day, week-long immersive performing arts program transports participants (“cast members), […]
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Sail Newport’s Program Director Kim Hapgood awarded U.S. Sailing Timothea Larr Trophy
Sail Newport today announced that its Program Director Kim Hapgood has been awarded the US Sailing Timothea Larr Trophy for her many decades of work with the national governing body for the sport of sailing. Sail Newport shared the following about Hapgood in a press release; “Kim Hapgood has made numerous contributions to US Sailing’s […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces winners of Art & Writing Contest
Submitted by Aquidneck Land Trust Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) has announced 25 student winners in the 2021 ALT Art & Writing Contest, held annually to promote the importance and value of a healthy environment. Students at Aquidneck Island schools were invited to enter artwork of their favorite local vista, or written work in prose or […]
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to host ‘Cookies & Cocktails’ at Crowne Plaza on March 10
In March 2022, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 110th anniversary and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is celebrating with our delicious annual event, Cookies & Cocktails! Once again, the festivities are shaping up to be an incredible evening celebrating 105 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies. Local chefs will be creating scrumptious desserts using everyone’s favorite […]
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“TINA—The Tina Turner Musical” to launch national tour at PPAC in Fall 2022
New York, NY (February 10, 2022) – The producers of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical announced today that a multi-year North American tour will launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, Rhode Island in the Fall of 2022 and visit more than 40 cities in its first year. A two-week engagement of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical was also announced today as […]
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Great nephew of WWII Niland brothers’ legacy continues service through commission at Officer Candidate School
By Darwin Lam, Officer Training Command Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – Ensign James Niland III, from Grand Island, New York, a recent graduate of the Navy’s Officer Candidate School (OCS), at Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN), is a descendant of the famous Niland brothers: Edward, Preston, Robert “Bob” and Frederick “Fritz” from Tonawanda, New […]
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New mini soccer park could be on the horizon for Middletown
Earlier this week, a new mini-soccer park was proposed to the Middletown Town Council on West Main Road. Although council members said the location likely won’t work long term, there was significant interest in the project somewhere else suitable in Town. On their website, the Town Of Middletown shared the following news about the project; […]
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Middletown: Councilwoman Terri Flynn says new additional hotel, lodging fee could help schools
Middletown Town Councilwoman Terri Flynn is proposing a new additional fee on hotel stays she said could generate serious non-tax revenues for Middletown to pay for improvements to local schools. The Town of Middletown shares the following; FLYNN: NEW ADDITIONAL HOTEL, LODGING FEE COULD HELP SCHOOLS MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (FEBRUARY 8, 2022) – Town Councilwoman Terri Flynn […]
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Senate OKs bills to help RI’s restaurant industry
Source: Press release by Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau The Senate today approved two measures to strengthen Rhode Island’s restaurant industry as the pandemic stretches toward the two-year mark. The bills, which now head to the House of Representatives, will permanently allow restaurants and brewpubs to sell wine, beer and mixed drinks with takeout food orders […]
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Jamestown Arts Center announces artists selected for upcoming exhibition RAW: Reassessment and Wonder
Jamestown, R.I. February 8, 2022—In times of turmoil, art and artists facilitate the process of individual and collective healing. This catharsis is reflected in the work of ten artists selected for the upcoming exhibition RAW: Reassessment and Wonder at the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC). Tyler Arment, Donna Bassin, Linda Behar, Ana Flores, Noah Fox, Dena […]
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Gillette Stadium to host Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game and Skills Challenge on July 16
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that Gillette Stadium will host the league’s All-Star Game for the first time on July 16. The world’s best lacrosse players will come together at the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution to compete in the All-Star Game and showcase their skills in the […]
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Accolades: Seven from Newport County named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Seven students from Newport County have landed on WPI’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. A total of 2,054 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s fall 2021 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI […]
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Rep. Ruggiero bill aims to expand broadband availability, affordability
Press release provided by the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau With Rhode Island poised to receive over $200 million in federal funding for broadband expansion, House Innovation, Internet & Technology Committee Chairwoman Deborah Ruggiero is urging passage of her legislation to strategically cultivate expanded broadband service statewide. The legislation (2022-H 7083) would create a […]
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CCRI’s Ted Clement receives prestigious theater leadership Medallion Award
Community College of Rhode Island Performing Arts Professor and Theatre Program Coordinator Ted Clement of Cranston, RI, received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 1 Medallion for his decade-long service to the KCACTF and his more than 25 years’ worth of experience as a theater student, artist, mentor, and educator. […]
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Ringo Starr All Starr Band to play PPAC Sunday, June 12
Monday, February 7, 2022 – Ringo Starr has revealed the updatedAll Starr Band itinerary and line up for his upcoming Spring tour this May and June 2022. The All Starrs will include Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, Hamish Stuart and welcome back Edgar Winter. The tour will kick off in Ontario at Casino Rama, which will […]
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Accolades: Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, named to University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Victoria Wolfe, of Portsmouth, RI, was named to the University of Utah’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Wolfe’s major is listed as Theatre BFA. Wolfe is majoring in Theatre BFA, Minoring in Minor Leadership Studies. Wolfe was among more than 9,600 students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at the U. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or […]