Source: Restore Greater Newport A well-organized coalition of business, tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and marine entities is calling on the General Assembly and the incoming McKee Administration to immediately enact measures to minimize the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and restore economic prosperity to the greater Newport region. According to Erin Donovan- Boyle, executive director […]
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CCRI now accepting applicants to its free maritime career training program
CCRI’s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, is now accepting applications for its 20-day FREE training program that looks to increase ocean literacy, provide basic marine manufacturing experience, and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks. Hands-on training will include marine systems, basic […]
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More than $7,500 raised for RI Community Food Bank through BankNewport’s “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” Campaign
BankNewport is pleased to announce that “Kind Souls, Full Bowls”, a campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in Rhode Island, generated$7,535.00 for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. From January 18th through February 14th, members of the community were encouraged to make a contribution to the Food Bank to support the organization’s mission to distribute […]
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Speaker Shekarchi announces major affordable housing push
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi today announced that the House of Representatives will focus its efforts on addressing the state’s housing crisis, introducing a package of legislation aimed at making housing more available and affordable in Rhode Island. Saying housing is among the most critical challenges facing Rhode Island, he also urged Rhode Islanders to […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History Lecture to discuss the role of the Irish in building the Blackstone Canal
The Museum of Newport Irish History announces the fourth talk in its 19th Annual Michael F. Crowley Lecture Series, to be presented “virtually” on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. Chuck Arning, an award-winning public historian with nearly twenty-five years’ experience as an interpretive ranger with the National Park Service, will present a talk entitled:“How Hard Would it […]
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Forum Lodge Scholarship applications available for Aquidneck Island High School Seniors
Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America invites applicants to apply for the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to Aquidneck Island public high school seniors of Italian descent who will graduate in June 2021 and will attend college in the fall. Three $1,000 scholarships will be granted – one to […]
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16 Newport County Open Houses to check out this weekend (Feb. 27 – 28)
WUN’s Tyler Bernadyn, a licensed realtor with the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/Max Newport gives us 16 open houses to check out this weekend in Newport County. If you are interested in seeing any of these homes or would like additional information, please contact him directly at 401-241-1851 or TylerB@remaxnewportri.com. Open House In Newport County This Weekend […]
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Newport Recreation to host St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Hunt
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, the City of Newport today announced that Newport Recreation will be hosting a special family-friendly and COVID-safe Treasure Hunt in Aquidneck Park on Saturday, March 13th beginning at 1 pm. The free outdoors event is the latest effort by Newport Rec to encourage families to “Take it Outside” […]
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How The French Saved America: Newport Historical Society to host a virtual talk with author Tom Shachtman
French assistance was critical to America’s fight in the Revolutionary War, but the full story of France’s involvement is not often discussed. On Thursday March 25, 2021 at 5pm, the Newport Historical Society will host Tom Shachtman, author of How the French Saved America: Soldiers, Sailors, Diplomats, Louis XVI, and the Success of a Revolution, […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust now accepting applications for grants from the Merritt Neighborhood Fund
Aquidneck Land Trust (“ALT”) is now accepting applications for grants from the Merritt Neighborhood Fund, which supports the preservation of small parks, community gardens, and other natural spaces on Aquidneck Island. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the organization’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects that strengthen community identity and character, […]
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SkillsRI launches free CNA training & pathway to earning CNA license for Rhode Islanders
Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI) today announced the next iteration of its program offerings to help address staffing challenges in congregate care settings brought on by COVID-19. With the increase in demand for CNAs at nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and more and more people looking to get back to work, SkillsRI’s CNA […]
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Class of 2021: Lleyton Hewitt, Original 9, and Dennis Van der Meer to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall Of Fame announced today that former world No. 1 and two-time major champion Lleyton Hewitt, the trailblazing Original 9 of women’s professional tennis, and innovative coach and tennis teacher Dennis Van der Meer will be the recipients of the ultimate honor in tennis this year, induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Lleyton Hewitt, Original 9, […]
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People’s Credit Union donates $10,000 to East Bay Community Action Program
People’s Credit Union this week announced that they have made a $10,000 donation to the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) in support of the Newport Family and Child Opportunity Zone (NFCOZ). NFCOZ is a holistic program designed to promote child and family wellness. “Partnering with programs that help provide stability and support for families is […]
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Federal shipping delays impacting COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Rhode Island
As a result of severe weather that has affected distribution nationwide, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced this evening that certain COVID-19 vaccination appointments scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 are getting rescheduled. A shipment of approximately 12,400 doses of Moderna vaccine to Rhode Island did not arrive today. The community clinics scheduled for tomorrow […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $25,000 fellowships to three RI songwriters
Three local composers have won what are considered to be among the largest no-strings-attached grants available to musicians in the United States. Storm Ford, Courtney Swain and Adrienne Taylor will receive $25,000 grants from the Rhode Island Foundation through the Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund. They were selected from among 74 applicants. The […]
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National Sailing Hall Of Fame issues last call for Class of 2021 nominations
The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today its last call for nominations for consideration in this year’s Induction Class. Nominations for the 2021 cycle will close on February 28th. An open and inclusive process, nominations can be made by the sailing community, the marine industry, members of the press and the general public. […]
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Representative Carson releases results of 2021 Constituent Survey
Representative Lauren Carson, who represents Newport’s 75th District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, has released the results of her 2021 constituent survey. The survey covered a wide range of topics such as expansion of gun safety measures, climate change and sea level rise, broadband expansion, the impact of the Newport Pell Bridge realignment, […]
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Home on Clarke Street in Jamestown fetches $1.4 million
Residential Properties today announced the sale of 68 Clarke Street in Jamestown, which sold for $1.4 million. RPL Sales Associate Dana Zangari proudly represented the buyers as the selling agent. According to Residential Properties, “This gorgeous Shingle Style home offers timeless appeal and modern craftsmanship within walking distance of Mackerel Cove. Built in 2008 and […]
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National ‘Arts ARE Education’ campaign kicks off in RI
March is Youth Art Month, and as the month begins the RI Council on the Arts (RISCA) is partnering with arts educators throughout Rhode Island to kick off a national campaign to punctuate the ongoing value of arts education for pre-K-12 students. Entitled Arts ARE Education, the goal of this educational campaign is to emphasize the importance […]
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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to Rhode Islanders 65 and older
Source: Rhode Island Department of Health COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Rhode Island continue to accelerate rapidly with eligibility now open to all Rhode Islanders 65 years of age and older, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing. People who are 65 and older can register to be vaccinated at one of two State-run […]
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The Fifth Element, adjacent permitted hotel property listed for $5.1 Million
The Fifth Element restaurant and bar, its liquor license (plus inventory, equipment, trademarks, etc.) and its adjacent property (known as Foley’s), which has been fully permitted for a 40-room boutique hotel, has been listed for $5.1 million with Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting LTD, according to a press release from Teri Degnan Real Estate. “Opportunities like […]
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Common Fence Music will present William Cepeda, Innovator, Composer, Jazz Trombonist, Producer, and Educator on March 14
Common Fence Music will present William Cepeda, cultural icon of Puerto Rico, four time Grammy Nominee, and composer, in a Facebook Live concert on Sunday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Cepeda is a member of the world renowned Cepeda family, and one of Puerto Rico’s most distinguished Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric. The event is free, and […]
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Obituary: Marguerite F. Towle
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Marguerite Frances (Augustus) Towle, 91, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, quietly in her sleep at the Village House Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late George C. Towle, Jr.She was born on December 7, 1929 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late […]
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Obituary: Cherie Marie Toner
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Cherie Toner, 55, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2021 at home. Cherie was born in Newport, RI to Helen (Toner) Albro. She was a light to everyone that knew her and will be missed by so many. A 1983 graduate of Rogers […]
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Newport Historical Society’s March Walking Tours will explore Newport’s early history
Explore the heart of historic Newport and learn about the city’s rich history on a Saturday walking tour. Newport History Tours, the Newport Historical Society’s walking tour program, will offer tours presented by an expert tour guide. The schedule is as follows: Saturday March 6, 2021 at 1pm: Home to craftsmen, merchants, religious dissenters and […]