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Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee have introduced legislation to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations. The Plastic Waste Reduction Act (2021-S 0037, 2021-H 5358) would prohibit retail sales establishments from making available any single-use plastic checkout bag, and would […]

The Newport Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians announced a new slate of officers this week. The Announcement The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic organization for women dedicated to the principles of friendship, unity, and Christian charity.  The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians of Newport would like to announce the following: Our […]

Source: CCRI The Community College of Rhode Island is revolutionizing the way it teaches home healthcare with the recent launch of its Community Health Lab at the Flanagan Campus in Lincoln. This state-of-the-art lab the lab is designed as a studio apartment, a 12’ x 22’ space with a fully-furnished kitchen, bathroom, and living area […]

Via Newport Democratic City Committee (NDCC) Zoom Presentation: February 9, 2021 at 7:15 PM 7:15 pm is an odd start time, but the Newport Democratic City Committee is delighted to present two State Officials who are extremely busy in this period leading up to the special election on March 2, 2021.  They’re able to come […]

Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that the deadline to submit mail ballot applications for the upcoming statewide special referenda election is Tuesday, February 9. Mail ballot applications must be received by election officials by 4 p.m. on February 9, not postmarked. “If you want to vote from home but haven’t submitted your […]

Three members of the Community College of Rhode Island’s student-run theater group, the CCRI Players, earned high honors at last week’s 2021 Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, held virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Among a field of 173 nominees for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, Dan Garcia of Warwick […]

General Treasurer Seth Magaziner was today joined by Chair for the House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee Carol Hagan McEntee, State Unclaimed Property Director Lammis Vargas, Apsara Restaurant Manager Kim Te and community members to announce the Treasurer’s Office will reunite over 1,000 small businesses and nonprofits with their unclaimed property. “Small businesses are the […]

Property owners and real estate professionals interested in researching the assessed values of real estate in Newport now have a more accurate databank to rely on. Earlier this week, the City completed its transition to a new Online Assessors Database hosted by Northeast Revaluation Group. The site, which can be accessed through the City’s website […]

Nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Newport County’s six cities and towns have until Feb. 11 to apply for more than $270,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. “The funds provided by the Newport County Fund grant program focus on serving the distinct needs of the residents of these communities. Working with partners that […]

People’s Credit Union today announced a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County in support of its Licensed Childcare program and the North End Clubhouse at the Florence Gray Center.  Both programs provide kids and young adults life-enhancing programs focused on academics, health, and leadership.  “As a local credit union, it’s our […]

Today, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced the launch of a public awareness campaign urging Rhode Islanders to support all seven bond initiatives that will be on the ballot March 2, 2021. The Treasurer has been a strong proponent of using bonding measures to support economic recovery, and he worked with Governor Raimondo in the development […]

Newport city Council will interview three applicants on February 4, 2021 for the Planning Board. The applicants are Michael Ryan, Anand Topraini, and Margaret Polski. The meeting is open to the public, to connect call 1-88-788-0099 or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/93918792399.

Representative Lauren Carson, who represents Newport’s 75th District in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, has announced her committee appointments for her fourth term. Carson has been appointed Second Vice Chair of the newly formed House Innovation, Internet, and Technology Committee. According to the RI General Assembly website, the new standing committee will “address issues relating […]

Source: Norman Bird Sanctuary Norman Bird Sanctuary welcomes three new employees: Tom Borden, Madison Williams, and Tess Kostisin. The Middletown-based 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization is a critical community resource with 325 acres of protected open space, seven miles of hiking trails, thousands of members, and diverse educational programs offered throughout the year.  “I am thrilled to […]

The Newport Art Museum recently announced the appointment of three new members to the Board of Trustees, Ellen Bowman, Patrick Dolat, and Ellie Voorhes. The Museum has also appointed a new Director of Advancement, Margaret Sullivan-Carr.  “I look forward to working with our new Trustees and Director of Advancement as we usher in an exciting […]