People’s Credit Union this week announced that they have made a $10,000 donation to the Martin Luther King Community Center (MLKCC) in support of its hunger services programs. These programs provide food pantry and meal site assistance to those in Newport County. “We are fortunate to be able to financially assist organizations like the Martin […]
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DEM now accepting applications for new and renewed commercial fishing licenses
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is accepting applications for new and renewed commercial fishing licenses through Monday, March 1. A limited number of new commercial fishing licenses for the harvest of shellfish are available this year for Rhode Island residents. Any resident aged 65 or older as of June 30, 2021 may […]
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Obituary: Joseph A. Pires
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Joseph Pires, age 59, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on February 10, 2021. Joseph was born in Boston, MA to John Pires and Mildred Close. Joey was well known to the community and loved by everyone who knew him. He had a beautiful smile, which […]
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Obituary: Joseph “Joey D” DeSilvia
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Joseph “Joey D” DeSilvia, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on February 16, 2021 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness. Joey worked in the construction industry his entire life in various capacities. He was well known for his quality work and his passion for the sport […]
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Aquidneck Island Climate Caucus will host a virtual conversation on Question 2
Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) will host a virtual conversation Sunday on Question 2 – the green bond – on the March 2 statewide ballot. The event will feature Topher Hamblett, director of advocacy and policy at Save the Bay. The public forum, which the legislators […]
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Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of the two state-run vaccination sites
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that all Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of the two State-run vaccination sites. Appointments will begin tomorrow, February 18. Beginning Monday, February 22, scheduling will open to any Rhode Islander 65 and older. […]
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Obituary: Thomas J. Hyder
This obituary originally appeared here on Memorial Funeral Home. Thomas J. Hyder, 95, of Portsmouth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Although he lived his final three years in Portsmouth, his heart never left his beloved hometown of Newport. Thomas was the husband of Lucille (Jabbour) Hyder. They celebrated their 60th […]
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Island Moving Company launches news series of streaming and on-demand performances
Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s classically trained contemporary ballet company, announces performance dates and tickets on sale for its spring repertory production of TOGETHER IN THIS DREAM- Dancing Through the Digital Divide. Live streaming performances are scheduled for March 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm, and recorded encore performances will be made available through On Demand […]
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Lucy’s Hearth receives $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
Today, Family Service of Rhode Island and Lucy’s Hearth announced that they have received a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Grant in the amount of $50,000. This grant is intended to aid in the successful transition from homelessness and reduce the risks of families falling back into homelessness. Over the course of the last year, Lucy’s Hearth has worked […]
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Obituary: Margaret Mary Groff
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Margaret M. Groff, 85, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at home on February 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer which she fought with quiet courage, dignity and without complaint. Margaret was born July 4, 1935 in Newport, RI to John and Catherine (Smith) […]
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Obituary: James Thomas Gordon
This obituary was originally published on Memorial Funeral Home. James (Jim) Gordon, 61, passed away on Feb. 11, 2021 in Rhode Island. Jim was born on May, 27, 1959. He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1977. Jim had a master’s degree in business and was the owner of LI Technical. He’s survived by his […]
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CCRI Professor examines digital communication during COVID-19 Pandemic through art exhibit at Newport Art Museum
Community College of Rhode Island Adjunct Art Professor Brian O’Malley is exploring the world’s reliance on digital communication during the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our relationships through a unique multimedia exhibit at the Newport Art Museum. Digital Breath: Video and Sound Art in the Age of Global Connectivity is on display from now through […]
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Obituary: Andrew J. Hull
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Dr Hull, is survived by his wife Annette Campbell, his quasi adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Roberts, his fur babies Buddy, Stub and Mittens, brother Robert Forbes Hull, Jr., nieces Allie Hull, Erin Bates and sister Patricia Hull. Dr. Hull has won many prestige awards, most […]
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State Arts Council’s grant applications now open for five arts grant programs
RI’s State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now available for grants in the following program areas, arts and culture organizations; artists in education and healthcare; and teaching and individual artists. The deadline to complete an application is April 1. To assist in the grant-application process, Arts Council staff members have […]
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Obituary: Richard Harvey Mosher
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Richard Harvey Mosher, also known as Moe, age 65, of Newport RI, Passed away on February 7, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Richard was born October 21, 1955, in Newport RI, to the Late Earl Mosher and Rita (Hill) Mosher. Richard is survived by his wife Kathleen, and […]
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Newport Art Museum to host Funda Story Camp with the RI Black Storytellers
This February vacation, the Newport Art Museum has partnered with the Rhode Island Black Storytellers to incorporate storytelling inspired by artworks in the Museum’s permanent collection into their first online Funda Story Camp! This event will take place virtually on Zoom every day during vacation week: Monday, February 15, 2021 – Friday, February 19, 2021, 10 -11 am EST.According to […]
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Income tax filing season now open in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today officially began accepting and processing electronically filed Rhode Island resident and nonresident personal income tax returns for the 2020 tax year. The agency has also officially begun accepting and processing paper returns for the 2020 tax year. However, the Division urges tax preparers and taxpayers to e-file. E-filing […]
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Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County accepting applications for its 5th annual Tinney Family Arts Scholarship
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is accepting applications for its 5th annual Tinney Family Arts Scholarship. Graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated artistic talent and the ambition to strive for excellence are invited to apply for the annual $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must live in Newport County, no matter where they attend school or are […]
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Obituary: Sean Bell
This obituary originally appeared on O’Neill Hayes Funeral Home. Sean Bell, 47, of Newport, RI, passed away at home on February 1st, 2021. Born at Newport Hospital on August 24th, 1973, he was the son of Karen “Coffee” Bell and the late Clifford J. LaRock. Sean was raised in Newport, attended Rogers High School and […]
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Obituary: Keith Cordell Humphreys
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Keith C. Humphreys, age 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on February 8, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born in Boston, MA to Henry and Louise (Keith) Humphreys. Keith married Maris Gardner Swan of North Canton, CT, on July 15, […]
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Obituary: Larry McCarver
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted husband, father, and friend Larry McCarver on February 6th, 2021 at his home in Newport, Rhode Island. He left this life surrounded by his wife Anne, children Marianne, Lara, and Clint and beloved […]
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Obituary: Steven P. Silvia
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Steven P. Silvia, 68, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2021.Steven was born on May 17, 1952, in Newport, RI. He was the beloved son of the late Henry A. Silvia and the late Elvira F. Silvia. Steven was a graduate of De LaSalle Academy […]
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Obituary: Thomas Sebastian Zocco
This obituary originally appeared on Memorial Funeral Home. Thomas S. Zocco, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA died on February 10, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Hibbert), he is survived by his son, Tom and his wife Jen, daughter Ellen and her husband Mark, grandchildren Jackie, Tom, Avery, and Mark, and great-granddaughters […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce issues statement on proposed minimum wage increase
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, and Board Chair, Joseph Pratt today issued the following statement regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. We write to share our concerns during a covid pandemic of the legislation to raise the minimum wage, specifically the increase proposed to take effect this year (October 2021). Members of the business community understand […]
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DEM seeking proposals to farm parcels of state-owned land in Tiverton, South Kingstown, and Coventry
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that proposals to lease certain parcels of state-owned land in South Kingstown, Tiverton, and Coventry for farming purposes are now being solicited by the state. Use of the parcels will be restricted to the raising and harvesting of agricultural products, and the lands may not be used for any […]