(From the MLK Center updates) After 10 long weeks of coping with the coronavirus, we are beginning to “dip our toes in the water” of reopening our education programs. Our Preschool will reopen June 1st, and we are awaiting final approval on our plan to open Summer Camp. We are following all Rhode Island Department of […]
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RITBA adds two open road tolling lanes at the Newport Pell Bridge toll plaza
SOURCE: RITBA The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is furthering its efforts to respond to COVID-19. At the outset of the pandemic, RITBA implemented numerous protocols and procedures to maintain operations as safely and efficiently as possible and reduce in-person interactions among its employees and customers. To date, this has included closing the RITBA […]
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Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Hotel Viking reopen
Two more of Newport’s most popular hotels have reopened for guests and dining. Hotel Viking began accepting reservations for hotel stays beginning on May 21. One Bellevue’s patio is also reopening on May 21 for daily outdoor dining for those with a reservation, serving breakfast (7 am – 11 am), lunch (11:30 am – 2:30 pm), and […]
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Portsmouth Town Council to host meeting on May 26th, here’s what’s on the agenda
Here’s what’s on the agenda for Portsmouth Town Council’s virtual meeting on Tuesday, May 26th at 7 pm. PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGMAY 26, 2020 (TUESDAY)AGENDA On May 26, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. Please […]
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Newport Art Museum’s Artists’ Ball Fundraiser reimagined to be “Gala At Home”
Newport Art Museum has reimagined its annual Artists’ Ball fundraiser into a new event, “Gala At Home,” on Friday, July 17, 2020. Due to the limitations imposed on large public events this summer season as a result of the coronavirus, the Museum is unable to invite guests to its annual fundraiser and gala, which raises essential funds for arts […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 22: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island at 1 pm on Friday, May 22nd. Press Briefing Press Briefing Updates Gov: Her intention is to move to Phase II on June 1st. Info on each phase is available at reopeningri.com. […]
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Elegant mid-century home on Poppasquash Point in Bristol sells for $1.7 million
Hogan Associates today announced the May 20, 2020 sale of 165 Poppasquash Road, Bristol for $1,700,000. According to Hogan Associates, it is Bristol’s 2nd highest sale of the year. Leslie Hogan of Hogan Associates represented Seller, 165 Poppasquash Road, LLC, and Laurie Fletcher of Residential Properties represented Buyers, Cheryl and Scott Glaser. Clean lines and […]
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Common Fence Music to host free live-stream concert featuring Ethan Lienwand
Ethan Lienwand , a gifted blues pianist, will perform a free livestream concert for Common Fence Music on Sunday, June 7, at 7 pm. The concert can be accessed by a link provided at commonfencemusic.org. on the day of the show. Ethan Lienwand is a St. Louis-based barrelhouse blues piano player and preservationist. A student of […]
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Newport Fire Boat responds to vessel fire south of Point Judith
Earlier today, the City of Newport’s Fire Boat was called on to respond to a vessel fire roughly 2 miles south of Point Judith, according to the City of Newport. According to the City, shortly after 11 a.m., Newport Fire Crews were dispatched through choppy seas for a report of a fishing vessel that had […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 21: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Health hosted a press briefing to provide an update on COVID-19 in Rhode Island at 1 pm on Thursday, May 21st. Updates from the press briefing Gov: At tomorrow’s 1 pm press briefing, she will discuss roll out of Phase II. Gov: 25,000 Rhode Islanders have […]
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DEM: Seasonal shellfish area closures take effect on May 23
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 23, and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 13. Consistent with federal requirements, DEM closes some local waters to the harvesting of shellfish every year at this time due to potential […]
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What’s Up Podcast: A conversation with Bekah Salwasser, Executive Director of Red Sox Foundation
For Bekah Salwasser, a Brown University graduate and former professional soccer player and now executive director of the Red Sox Foundation, the rewards come by way of helping to find food for those displaced by COVID-19; by helping organizations cope with their community’s mental health needs; or by way of an 11-year-old boy, his father […]
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Sweet Berry Farm will open for 40th season on Friday
Sweet Berry Farm enters its fortieth season when it opens to the public on Friday May 22nd at 9 am. While the shopping experience will be a little different this year, customers will find the same high quality selections they have come to expect. Due to COVID-19, here are some changes visitors can expect this […]
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Newport Secret Garden Tour postponing June Tour
Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the Benefactors of the Arts are postponing the June Newport Secret Garden Tour originally scheduled for June 12 -14 to July 10 and 11 from 10 am until 4 pm. These dates are tentative as the committee seeks guidance on appropriate safety measures that will allow the tour […]
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Parking meters, residential parking go into effect in Newport beginning June 1st
The City of Newport is reminding residents that metered parking and resident sticker programs will go into effect on June 1st. Metered parking and the resident sticker programs were delayed from May 1st to June 1st, due to COVID-19. Metered parking will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and […]
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Town of Middletown reopens parking at Third Beach for Memorial Day Weekend, will keep parking at Second Beach closed
The Middletown Town Council approved reopening Third Beach to Middletown residents beginning on Saturday, May 23. The Third Beach Boat Ramp parking lot will be opened daily from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Residents wishing to park at this lot are required to present identification that proves they are Middletown residents (driver’s license or state […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 19: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department hosted a press briefing on COVID-19 in Rhode Island on Tuesday, May 19th at 1 pm. Press Briefing Updates Gov: Announces new app, Crush Covid RI. Available for free download in Apple store/Google Play. Gov: June 1st remains target date for reopening childcare. State providing 50,000 surgical […]
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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation endorses Joe Biden for President
As the first mail ballots in Rhode Island’s presidential primary begin to arrive in mailboxes across the state, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, today endorsed Joe Biden to be the 46th President of the United States. “The members of the state’s congressional delegation are strongly backing former […]
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Study: Rhode Island has second most coronavirus restrictions in the U.S.
With most states partially reopened after closing down non-essential businesses earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released updated rankings for the States with the Fewest Coronavirus Restrictions. To identify which states have the fewest and most coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 11 key metrics. […]
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Agenda for Portsmouth Town Council Meeting | May 20th
On May 20, 2020, the Portsmouth Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM will be live streamed on the web and by phone dial-in using the Zoom remote meeting service. Please note that any displayed documentation during the meeting will be visible through the web or mobile device but will not be visible using the phone […]
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Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant in Warwick closing permanently due to COVID-19
Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant today announced that they will permanently close due to COVID-19. “Sadly, we are announcing that due to the unfortunate Covid -19 crisis, the owners of Eleven Forty-Nine Restaurant have made the difficult decision to close permanently” the restaurant posted on Facebook on Monday. The restaurant, located at 1149 Division Street in […]
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All state parks now open, two state beaches to open on Memorial Day
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that all Rhode Island state parks, including Rocky Point State Park and Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, are now open to visitors. “Getting outdoors and enjoying the beauty of nature are great ways to relieve stress and important to public health. DEM’s Division of Parks and Recreation recognizes […]
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COVID-19 in Rhode Island – May 18: Daily Press Briefing & updates
Governor Raimondo and the Department of Health host their daily COVID-19 press briefing today at 1 pm. Press Briefing Updates Gov: Programming – press briefing at 1 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, at 2:30 pm on Wednesday. Gov: On beaches – On Memorial Day, state will be opening East Matunuck State Beach and Scarborough […]
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URI announces Class of 2020 Academic Excellence Award winners
Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual academic departments. For example, criteria might include an honors project, a research presentation, or a student’s professional promise. Each recipient of a University […]
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Trinity Church welcomes Reverend Timothy J. Watt as new rector
Trinity Episcopal Church has announced the calling of the Reverend Timothy J. Watt as its new rector. Reverend Watt has accepted the call as the 31st rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Newport. He currently serves as Associate Rector at Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley, Arizona. His anticipated first Sunday at Trinity is July […]