The following was submitted by Save the Bay Just in time for the holiday season, Save The Bay’s virtual Artists for The Bay sale opens today and will run through December 31. In celebration of the beauty of Narragansett Bay, and in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to protect and improve it, more than […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School football team ends its home schedule with a win over Bridgton Academy
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS ) football team on Saturday ended their home schedule with a dominating 47 to 6 win over Bridgton Academy. This was the first time all season where the NAPS football team put together a full 60 minutes of sound […]
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Cara Black wins 2022 Fan Vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame
The following was written and submitted by the International Tennis Hall Of Fame Cara Black, a former WTA Tour doubles specialist who held the world No. 1 doubles ranking for 163 weeks, has finished in first place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 Fan Vote. Italian tennis great Flavia Pennetta finished in […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH: 90% of adult Rhode Islanders at Least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that the State has reached an important vaccination milestone: 90 percent of Rhode Islanders age 18 or older are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. This ambitious goal was set by Governor McKee during the early months of the State’s vaccination campaign. The 90 […]
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Best-selling author Ann Hood hosts ‘The Writing Life’ public talk at Salve Regina on Oct. 30
via Salve Regina University Best-selling author Ann Hood, the founding director of The Newport MFA, Salve Regina University’s low-residency MFA in creative writing, is hosting an afternoon conversation about the writing life open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “The Writing Life with Ann Hood” will be held on […]
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New behavioral health pharmacy in EBCAP to serve those with mental health and addiction issues
A unique on-site pharmacy specializing in serving people with general medical and health concerns including mental illness, substance use disorder and other chronic, complex conditions held its grand opening within East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) in Newport on Thursday, joined by center leaders. The new Genoa Healthcare pharmacy will help individuals receiving services at […]
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Oakland Forest in Portsmouth will be inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network
The following is a press release from the Aquidneck Land Trust announcing the induction of its Oakland Forest property into the Old-Growth Forest Network. On Wednesday, October 27th, the Aquidneck Land Trust’s Oakland Forest in Portsmouth will be formally inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. Sarah RobbGrieco, Northeast Regional Manager for the Old-Growth Forest […]
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Living History Event brings re-enactors, spectators to Butts Hill Fort
Cannon and musket fire resounded through Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth once again on Sunday as Revolutionary War-era reenactors from various units demonstrated the elements of 18th-century warfare. Sounds of muskets return to Butts Hill Fort on Sunday, October 17. Photo by Nminese More than 100 attendees enjoyed a beautiful fall day while learning about […]
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“Creatures of Imagination” exhibition opens Oct. 21 at Salve Regina’s Hamilton Gallery
Just in time for Halloween, Salve Regina University’s department of art and art history today announced that it will open a public exhibition, “Creatures of Imagination: The Nature Cabinet,” on Thursday, Oct. 21 at The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery. More from the press release; The artwork in this exhibition, which is open through Nov. 18, has […]
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Governor McKee, RI Department of Health outline plans for COVID-19 vaccination for 5 to 11-year-olds
As federal health officials continue their review of Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today outlined plans to get Rhode Island kids in this age group vaccinated once authorization is announced. The plan […]
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City of Newport: Dudley Avenue, Pell School neighbors invited to a pop-up community meeting on flooding
The City of Newport on Thursday announced that Newport’s Department of Utilities will be hosting an informational meeting at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 7th at 5 p.m. to listen and learn from local stakeholders about their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood. Over the last several years, the City says that residents immediately […]
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Clean Ocean Access announces leadership changes
Clean Ocean Access on Thursday announced a search for a new Executive Director and Ben Tuff is elected as the new President of the Board of Directors. In a press release, Clean Ocean Access says that it is prioritizing strategic planning, visionary leadership, and deep sustainability to address the emerging issues facing the local environment, […]
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Scaling the Wall: Allison Paschke and Jacqueline Ott to exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center
The richly colorful and abstract work of Allison Paschke and Jacqueline Ott will play with size and scale on the gallery walls at the Jamestown Arts Center beginning on August 21. The vast wallspace at the JAC presented an opportunity for Paschke and Ott, both Rhode Island artists, to explore ambitious possibilities with their artwork. […]
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JPT Film & Event Center will reopen on August 17; partners with What’s Up Newp to present Jaws and Top Gun
After being closed to the public for seventeen months and only being able to offer virtual screenings, The JPT Film & Event Center is back. “Little did we know when we closed on March 16, 2020, what was ahead. Today, nearly 17 months later, the Jane Pickens Film & Event Center is pleased to announce three […]
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‘Villalon’ estate on Miantonomi Avenue in Middletown sells for $2.465 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of “Villalon”, located at 120 Miantonomi Avenue in Middletown. The early–Guilded Age estate sold for $2,465,000. The seller was represented by LeAnne West and Michelle Drum of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass represented the buyer. Built in 1856 by Richard Upjohn for […]
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State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with an Oct. 1 deadline
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for grants to nonprofit organizations and individual artists; projects for artists in education, schools and healthcare settings; folk art apprenticeships; and fellowships in folk arts and for individual artists. The deadline to complete an application is Oct. 1. To […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering $25,000 grants to local writers
Rhode Island writers who dream of having the resources to push their work to the next level have until Aug. 9 to apply for $25,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation. The grants are considered to be among the largest no-strings-attached awards available to authors in the United States. The Foundation will award grants to as […]
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U.S. SailGP Team hosts inaugural Foiling First: Learn to Foil Camp with Bristol Yacht Club & East Bay Sailing Foundation
The United States SailGP Team held its inaugural ‘Learn to Foil’ camp with the Bristol Yacht Club & East Bay Sailing Foundation (EBSF) July 20-21 as it kicked off ‘Foiling First’ – a breakthrough athlete development program created to advance diversity and inclusion in the sport as it builds the first-ever professional pathway to foiling […]
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Home on Chastellux Avenue in Newport sells for $7.1 million
Lila Delman Compass this week announced the recent sale of 21 Chastellux Avenue in Newport for $7,100,000. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this transaction marks the second-highest sale in Newport County year-to-date.* Cynthia Moretti, Associate Broker for Lila Delman Compass, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer. “The […]
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Assembly approves suicide prevention bill named in honor of Portsmouth teen
With a vote in the House today, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. James A. Seveney to require all public school districts to adopt suicide prevention policies and train all personnel in suicide awareness and prevention annually. The Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act (2021-H 5353, 2021-S 0031), which now […]
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Affordable housing fund moves forward in the budget, bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman to establish a Rhode Island’s first permanent funding stream for affordable housing is moving forward today, both as part of the state budget that is before the House and as a separate bill passed by the Senate today. The bill will make an […]
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State budget bill includes a new pilot program to house, help chronically homeless
Under the state budget bill (2021-H 6122A) that will come before the House today, Rhode Island will launch a five-year pilot program to create permanent supportive housing for 125 chronically homeless Rhode Islanders. The “Pay for Success” pilot program aims to proactively support participants to improve the services they receive, prevent crises, reduce the use of emergency […]
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Mermaid Masterpieces now offering scavenger hunts in Newport
Mermaid Masterpieces recently announced that it is now offering local scavenger hunts to its growing list of entertainment services. Incorporating everything that is Mermaid Masterpieces, owner Becky Killian, offers fun, laughter, and photography in her hunts while discovering Newport’s unique history and creating lasting memories. Mermaid Masterpieces is an award-winning, eclectic company that sets off to […]
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General Assembly approves bill allowing restaurants to continue selling drinks with take-out
With a vote in the House today, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Hanna M. Gallo and Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski to allow any Class B liquor license holders and brewpubs to sell certain amounts of beer, wine and mixed drinks with take-out food order through March 1, 2022. The bill now heads to […]
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Scout earns Eagle Honor following Historic Cemetery Project
During a June 15th Scout Troop 3 Newport ceremony, 18-year-old Jack Hallett was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting. Hallett is the son of Michael and Anna Hallett of Middletown. Jack Hallett, a 2021 graduate of Middletown High School, has been active in Scouting and the community. He earned the […]