As sure a rite of spring as the budding of willows and peeping of peepers, Opening Day of the trout season is set for Saturday, April 13, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has stocked more than 100 freshwater locations, including children’s-only ponds, with 60,000 fish – brook, brown, rainbow, and golden rainbow trout […]
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Sen. Ujifusa, Rep. Stewart bill would sunset Jobs Development Act
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Stewart have introduced legislation to sunset the Jobs Development Act (JDA) program, a tax incentive whose costs grew to $39.7 million in FY 2022. According to the state Department of Revenue Office of Revenue Analysis, which issued an analysis of the program in September, “[T]he JDA program for […]
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2024 Newport Jazz Festival lineup announced
This summer the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island to celebrate a major milestone – the iconic cultural institution’s 70th Anniversary. One of the longest running and most storied festivals in America will return August 2-4 where it will continue to host once in a lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community […]
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Nearly $4M in grants available for resilience projects that protect coastal habitat shoreline access on public lands
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) are jointly soliciting project proposals for the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) Fund Program. In 2021, the Rhode Island General Assembly adopted legislation establishing the OSCAR Fund as a program to be administered jointly by DEM, CRMC, and […]
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Judy Collins will perform at The JPT on Aug. 10 & 11
Spectacle Live will present Judy Collins on Saturday, August 10, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to […]
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Reed, Whitehouse & Amo deliver over $16 million to strengthen & repair Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk
Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo announced that Rhode Island has been allocated over $16 million in federal funds to help strengthen one of Rhode Island’s top tourist attractions: the iconic Newport Cliff Walk. Drawing over 1 million visitors annually, the free trail hugs the craggy coastline, overlooking the ocean on […]
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The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County & St. George’s Chapel Choir will present an ‘Earth Day Concert’
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., The Professional Choristers of The Choir School of Newport County & St. George’s Chapel Choir and St. George’s School Chapel Choir, with community guest singers and instrumentalists, present an EARTH DAY CONCERT. Included are Missa Gaia (Earth Mass) by Paul Winter; Shenandoah; In My Life by The Beatles; […]
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Rhode Island FC battles to scoreless draw with Charleston Battery
Rhode Island FC returned home for the first of its two-match homestretch as the club drew 0-0 against Charleston Battery on a rainy Saturday night at Beirne Stadium. Man of the Match Jackson Lee played an important role in the hard-fought draw, collecting six saves on the way to the first clean sheet in RIFC history, and […]
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CCRI to host watch parties at all four campuses to view Monday’s historic solar eclipse
The Community College of Rhode Island is offering the community an exclusive opportunity to view Monday’s historic solar eclipse with free watch parties at each of its four campuses: Warwick, Providence, Lincoln, and Newport. According to research, Monday’s eclipse is the first in almost a decade and the last one that will be visible in […]
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Tiverton Public Library to host Second Annual Earth Day Garden Expo
Spring is in the air—all are invited to our second annual Earth Day Garden Expo at the Tiverton Public Library on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at the library on 34 Roosevelt Avenue in Tiverton, RI. This FREE […]
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Rep. Carson to host a Constituent Meeting on April 16
Rhode Island House Representative Lauren Carson will host a constituent meeting for District 75 residents on April 16, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in The Friends Room at The Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840. Carson represents Newport House District 75 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives. The Representative […]
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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
The following is the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
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Live: Rhode Island Power Outage Map
Rhode Island Energy’s interactive map is updated every 5 minutes and provides regional power restoration information. The estimated time of restoration are based on Rhode Island Energy’s latest damage analysis and reflects a general assessment of when the last customer in the specified area is expected to be returned to service. Visit Outage Map
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East Greenwich man charged with illegally possessing firearm and knife, DUI
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that an East Greenwich man has been charged in Kent County Superior Court with driving under the influence, carrying a gun while intoxicated, and carrying a knife with a blade […]
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Broadway Street Fair partners with James Montgomery for a special Holiday Concert and Fundraiser
The organizers of Newport’s beloved Broadway Street Fair have announced an exciting collaboration with the legendary James Montgomery for a special Holiday Concert and Fundraiser on Saturday, December 16th. This highly anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Jane Pickens Film and Event Center, located at 49 Touro Street in Newport. James Montgomery, a […]
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Naval War College Foundation appoints Cathleen Coyle as Chief Development Officer
The Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) has recently made an exciting addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Cathleen Coyle as the organization’s Chief Development Officer. Coyle will be collaborating closely with CAPT George E. Lang, Jr., USN (Ret.), the President and Chief Executive Officer, to expand the Foundation’s influence across the nation […]
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Kenny Chesney Makes It A Triple: Sun Goes Down Tour adds third Gillette Stadium show
Nothing says summer quite like Kenny Chesney hitting the stadiums. For many members of No Shoes Nation, those stadiums aren’t just a destination, but a routing for their own summer vacations – a tradition that has made the 8-time Entertainer of the Year the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts list for each of the last 14 […]
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State Police arrest Newport man for Possession of Child Pornography and Transfer of Child Pornography
A Newport man has been arrested for Possession of Child Pornography and Transfer of Child Pornography, according to the Rhode Island State Police. On Wednesday, November 8, members of the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Edward Garofalo, age 55, of Rosedale Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, for […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society to host a lecture on ‘Indigenous People During the Colonial Period’ on Nov. 16
Many people may be unaware of the influences and contributions of Indigenous peoples, such as the Narragansett and the Pokanoket, in the early history of Portsmouth. There is a general feeling and misconception that once Aquidneck Island was transferred to the English, Indigenous peoples were no longer a part of Portsmouth history. This lecture will […]
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November 1 marks the beginning of the annual Open Enrollment period for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace
Governor Dan McKee and HealthSource RI today announced that November 1 marks the beginning of the annual Open Enrollment period for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace, HealthSource RI (HSRI). From now through January 31, 2024, individuals and families can enroll in, change or renew their health and dental coverage at HealthSourceRI.com/OE or by calling 1-855-840-HSRI (1-855-840-4774). “Rhode […]
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Providence man sentenced to double-life following 2020 murder
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to double life sentences after being found guilty of murder and related assault and firearms counts stemming from a 2020 gang-related shooting that killed 22-year-old Devin Delacruz. On October 27, 2023, Superior Court Justice Kristin E. Rodgers […]
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Red, White & Brews: Veterans Day event at Newport Craft Brewery will fund Orion scholarships for military children
Something’s brewing for Veterans Day in Newport! Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co., in partnership with Jamestown-based charity, Orion Military Scholarships, will be sponsoring “Red, White & Brews” on Saturday, November 11, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. The event will be held at Newport Craft’s Brewery, 293 JT Connell Hwy. in Newport. The celebration, which […]
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Upcoming Adult Programs at Tiverton Public Library in November
The following is a list of library programs that adults can enjoy in November. Patrons are encouraged to visit https://tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. All Month Long One-on-One Tech Help Tech help is available to everyone, regardless of your skill level. Come with specific questions or we can just chat. […]
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DEM: 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory indicates Rhode Island achieved its first Act on Climate mandate
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that Rhode Island achieved the first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction mandate set by the 2021 Act on Climate. In 2020, emissions decreased 20.1% below 1990 levels, more than twice the 10% reduction mandated by state law. On a shorter timescale, emissions decreased 6.5% between 2019 and 2020. In […]
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Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio lauded as Preservation Champions by The Preservation Society of Newport County
NEWPORT, R.I. – Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio were honored as “2023 Preservation Champions of the Year” by The Preservation Society of Newport County in a ceremony at Rosecliff mansion. Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio were presented with the awards in recognition of their leadership in […]