Hofstra University this week announced Andrew Bauer of Middletown and Jordan Miner of Newport were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievements. According to Hofstra University, Miner is majoring in Computer Science and Bauer is majoring in marketing. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during […]
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New York Yacht Club: American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup formally accepted
New York Yacht Club today announced that The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron formally accepted the New York Yacht Club American Magic’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup to be held in 2024 – the third additional challenge accepted for AC37. “It is great to be back in the America’s Cup for AC37, and our pursuit of […]
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Accolades: Lucy Botelho of Newport named to Fall 2021 Provost’s List at Hofstra University
Lucy Botelho of Newport, RI, achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2021 semester, earning a spot on the Provost’s List at Hofstra University. According to Hofstra University, Botelho is a member of the Class of 2024 and is Majoring in Spanish and Minoring in Dance. Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y.
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Economic impact of PPAC’s “Hamilton” estimated at $5.5 million
Providence, RI – J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), announced today the results of an Economic Impact Statement, just completed by Advantage Marketing Information, to gauge the impact that the Theatre’s two-week return engagement of HAMILTON had on the state of Rhode Island. The results, which were tabulated from an online […]
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Boston Calling Festival to return Memorial Day Weekend May 27-29
January 21, 2022 – Boston, MA – Boston Calling, the acclaimed three-day festival poised to make its triumphant return to Allston, MA this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 29, 2022, announces its full lineup today. Headlining the festival are rock & roll icons Metallica; alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock & Roll […]
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Scotty McCreery returning to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA July 9
(Webster, MA – January 17, 2022) – Scotty McCreery will return to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA as part of the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series. On Saturday, July 9, 2022. Tickets go on-sale this Saturday, January 22 at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com. The Insiders Club Presale will take place this Thursday, January 20 from 10:00 AM […]
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Megadeth and Lamb of God announce “Metal Tour of the Year” with stop at Mohegan Sun May 13
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 11, 2022) – Following the enormous success of their 2021 co-headline U.S. tour, Metal titans Megadeth and Lamb of God have announced the second U.S. run of their aptly named “Metal Tour of the Year.” Joining them will be special guests Trivium and In Flames. The Metal Tour of the Year makes a […]
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NEARI calls for Distance Learning statewide through January 18
CRANSTON, R.I. – The National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI) today announced support for a move to distance learning immediately, with a return on at least Tuesday, January 18 after the Martin Luther King Day holiday on Monday. “We met with our local union presidents last week to hear directly from the classroom educators and […]
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Wilbury Theatre Group to present “The Floating World” Jan. 27 – Feb. 5
PROVIDENCE, RI (January 10, 2022) – Wilbury Theatre Group presents The Floating World, a world premiere from Wilbury Theatre Group Resident Artist Andy Russ – January 27 through February 5 at the Wilbury Theatre Group Performance Space at WaterFire Arts Center. A smidgeon of Twain, a splash of haiku, and a hint of lunar conspiracy, served up […]
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Young Artists Exhibition at the Jamestown Arts Center Opens January 15
Jamestown, R.I. — Over 1,000 artworks and installations brighten the walls of the Jamestown Arts Center this winter in celebration of the dedicated and innovative art students at the Melrose School in Jamestown. Artistic Interpretations: Perspectives from Our Young Artists is a community exhibition of student artwork created by artists at the Melrose School in […]
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“Rent 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour” coming to PPAC January 14-16
Providence, RI – Ring in the New Year with the RENT 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAREWELL TOUR when it comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for five performances only, January 14 – 16, 2022. The Providence engagement of RENT is part of the Encore Series. Cox Media is the Series Media Sponsor of the Encore Series. Tickets are available now at […]
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Musical “An Officer and a Gentleman” coming to PPAC Feb.18-20
Providence, RI – AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, a new musical based on the Oscar-winning film and original screenplay by Douglas Day Stewart, will play the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 2022. The musical production is set at the U.S. Naval Station in Newport, RI. AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN celebrates […]
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Powerball: Eight Powerball Jackpot-winning tickets have been sold in Rhode Island since 1992
Since the launch of Powerball in 1992, there have been eight Powerball Jackpot-winning tickets sold in Rhode Island. While the odds of winning the $1 million Powerball prize are 1 in 11,688,054, there have been two Powerball jackpot-winning tickets sold in Rhode Island since 2003. On February 11, 2012, Louis White / Sherbert Trust from Newport Rhode […]
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Providence Brewing Co. announces Grand Opening of taphouse Saturday, Jan. 8
PROVIDENCE (December 27, 2021) – Providence Brewing Co is excited to announce the much-anticipated grand opening of its taphouse in the heart of Providence’s Valley Neighborhood, scheduled for Saturday, January 8! Located in the Farm Fresh RI Food Hub building at 10 Sims Avenue, doors will open at noon at the expansive new location, bringing […]
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Mohegan Sun Earns No. 1 Indoor Arena Ranking in the World
UNCASVILLE, CT – For the first time ever, Mohegan Sun Arena has earned the prestigious honor of No. 1 Indoor Arena in the world for its size (5,001 – 10,000-seat capacity) based on ticket sales. National industry trade publications, Pollstar and VenuesNow, announced the rankings in their 2021 Year-End Special issues, which report the top-selling tours and top venues across the globe. […]
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Lost Dog Street Band to play The Strand in Providence Jan. 26
Dark country trio Lost Dog Street Band will perform at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre on January 26 in support of the upcoming album Glory, out January 21 on Anti-Corp Music. See ticket information HERE.Glory sees the Nashville-based outfit going back to basics, channeling the band’s time spent riding the rails and busking to get by, swapping out […]
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Lucy’s Hearth receives $98,574 grant from the Champlin Foundation
Lucy’s Hearth, a shelter for homeless Rhode Island families, will be improving the exterior of its building on Valley Road in Middletown, mitigating flooding from a nearby brook, and replacing flooring affected by the flooding, thanks to a recent $98,574 grant from the Champlin Foundation. “We have been literally patching our building’s siding with planks and […]
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Governor McKee: $21 million in Federal Funding available to help Rhode Islanders pay the cost of utility bills
In an effort to help Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills, Governor Dan McKee today announced $21,871,003 for fiscal year 2022 for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help eligible low-income Rhode Islanders pay their heating bills. The State also received $30,818,515 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for LIHEAP, […]
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The Newport MFA presents readings, craft talks with best-selling authors
Best-selling authors Andre Dubus III and Emily Bernard are among the award-winning writers who will present guest readings and craft talks during a week-long winter workshop being hosted Jan. 6-9 by Salve Regina University’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program – the Newport MFA. Guest readings on Salve’s campus during the week are also being […]
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Newport Car Museum has welcomed nearly 50,000 people through its doors this year
Portsmouth’s Newport Car Museum this week announced that it has broken some its own attendance records, exceeding expectations since opening. More from Newport Car Museum Opened just four and a half years ago, the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. has become a recognized worldwide tourist attraction, maturing well beyond its basic ability to draw off […]
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FirstWorks to present cross-cultural music icon Angélique Kidjo at The Vets February 13
Providence, RI –– Members of the community are invited to attend, and Media are welcome to cover a radiant concert performance by Angélique Kidjo on February 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at The VETS. FirstWorks welcomes Kidjo, a four-time Grammy Award winner, back to Providence for a concert featuring the high-octane numbers that have cemented her place […]
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December schedule at The JPT features timeless holiday favorites, along with several critically acclaimed new films
Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Apparently so, as it’s a part of the exciting Christmas lineup at the Jane Pickens Film & Event Center (JPT) this holiday season. After re-opening this summer, the JPT has added several holiday films to an already busy December calendar. The venue will host an exciting lineup including […]
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What’s Up This Weekend in Stowe: Twilight Snowshoe Tour, Winter Farmers’ Market, Clara Dreams, and more
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Stowe, Vermont. [Weather: Today, Tonight & Tomorrow’s Weather Forecast for Stowe, VT] Friday, December 10 Stowe Winter Carnival Hockey Tournament at Stowe Arena7:30 am to 5 pm – Stowe Mountain Resort Operating Hours8 am to 9 am – Vigor Cold Classes at […]
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Upcoming adult programs at Tiverton Public Library include movie night, book club, and living literature
The following is a list of library programs submitted by Tiverton Public Library that adults can enjoy in December. Patrons are encouraged to visit tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. Wednesday, December 1st, 6:00-8:00pm Makers Meet-Up Knitters, quilters, and crafters: come craft with us in the Community Room on the first […]
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Age-Friendly Rhode Island names Newport resident James Connell as its new Executive Director
Age-Friendly Rhode Island today announced the appointment of James Connell as its new executive director. Based at Rhode Island College, Age-Friendly Rhode Island is a coalition of community and state agencies, healthcare and social service providers, individuals of all ages, advocacy and faith-based organizations, businesses, academic institutions, and municipal leaders who are committed to healthy aging. […]
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Local artists join Save The Bay for the 2021 Artists for The Bay online fundraiser
The following was submitted by Save the Bay Just in time for the holiday season, Save The Bay’s virtual Artists for The Bay sale opens today and will run through December 31. In celebration of the beauty of Narragansett Bay, and in support of the nonprofit organization’s mission to protect and improve it, more than […]
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Naval Academy Preparatory School football team ends its home schedule with a win over Bridgton Academy
Story and photos provided by Naval Academy Preparatory School staff The Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS ) football team on Saturday ended their home schedule with a dominating 47 to 6 win over Bridgton Academy. This was the first time all season where the NAPS football team put together a full 60 minutes of sound […]
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Cara Black wins 2022 Fan Vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame
The following was written and submitted by the International Tennis Hall Of Fame Cara Black, a former WTA Tour doubles specialist who held the world No. 1 doubles ranking for 163 weeks, has finished in first place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 Fan Vote. Italian tennis great Flavia Pennetta finished in […]
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Governor McKee, RIDOH: 90% of adult Rhode Islanders at Least partially vaccinated against COVID-19
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that the State has reached an important vaccination milestone: 90 percent of Rhode Islanders age 18 or older are now partially vaccinated against COVID-19. This ambitious goal was set by Governor McKee during the early months of the State’s vaccination campaign. The 90 […]
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Best-selling author Ann Hood hosts ‘The Writing Life’ public talk at Salve Regina on Oct. 30
via Salve Regina University Best-selling author Ann Hood, the founding director of The Newport MFA, Salve Regina University’s low-residency MFA in creative writing, is hosting an afternoon conversation about the writing life open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “The Writing Life with Ann Hood” will be held on […]
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New behavioral health pharmacy in EBCAP to serve those with mental health and addiction issues
A unique on-site pharmacy specializing in serving people with general medical and health concerns including mental illness, substance use disorder and other chronic, complex conditions held its grand opening within East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) in Newport on Thursday, joined by center leaders. The new Genoa Healthcare pharmacy will help individuals receiving services at […]
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Oakland Forest in Portsmouth will be inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network
The following is a press release from the Aquidneck Land Trust announcing the induction of its Oakland Forest property into the Old-Growth Forest Network. On Wednesday, October 27th, the Aquidneck Land Trust’s Oakland Forest in Portsmouth will be formally inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. Sarah RobbGrieco, Northeast Regional Manager for the Old-Growth Forest […]
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Living History Event brings re-enactors, spectators to Butts Hill Fort
Cannon and musket fire resounded through Butts Hill Fort in Portsmouth once again on Sunday as Revolutionary War-era reenactors from various units demonstrated the elements of 18th-century warfare. Sounds of muskets return to Butts Hill Fort on Sunday, October 17. Photo by Nminese More than 100 attendees enjoyed a beautiful fall day while learning about […]
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“Creatures of Imagination” exhibition opens Oct. 21 at Salve Regina’s Hamilton Gallery
Just in time for Halloween, Salve Regina University’s department of art and art history today announced that it will open a public exhibition, “Creatures of Imagination: The Nature Cabinet,” on Thursday, Oct. 21 at The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery. More from the press release; The artwork in this exhibition, which is open through Nov. 18, has […]
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Governor McKee, RI Department of Health outline plans for COVID-19 vaccination for 5 to 11-year-olds
As federal health officials continue their review of Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today outlined plans to get Rhode Island kids in this age group vaccinated once authorization is announced. The plan […]
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City of Newport: Dudley Avenue, Pell School neighbors invited to a pop-up community meeting on flooding
The City of Newport on Thursday announced that Newport’s Department of Utilities will be hosting an informational meeting at the Claiborne Pell Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 7th at 5 p.m. to listen and learn from local stakeholders about their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood. Over the last several years, the City says that residents immediately […]
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Clean Ocean Access announces leadership changes
Clean Ocean Access on Thursday announced a search for a new Executive Director and Ben Tuff is elected as the new President of the Board of Directors. In a press release, Clean Ocean Access says that it is prioritizing strategic planning, visionary leadership, and deep sustainability to address the emerging issues facing the local environment, […]
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Scaling the Wall: Allison Paschke and Jacqueline Ott to exhibit at the Jamestown Arts Center
The richly colorful and abstract work of Allison Paschke and Jacqueline Ott will play with size and scale on the gallery walls at the Jamestown Arts Center beginning on August 21. The vast wallspace at the JAC presented an opportunity for Paschke and Ott, both Rhode Island artists, to explore ambitious possibilities with their artwork. […]
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JPT Film & Event Center will reopen on August 17; partners with What’s Up Newp to present Jaws and Top Gun
After being closed to the public for seventeen months and only being able to offer virtual screenings, The JPT Film & Event Center is back. “Little did we know when we closed on March 16, 2020, what was ahead. Today, nearly 17 months later, the Jane Pickens Film & Event Center is pleased to announce three […]
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‘Villalon’ estate on Miantonomi Avenue in Middletown sells for $2.465 million
Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty today announced the sale of “Villalon”, located at 120 Miantonomi Avenue in Middletown. The early–Guilded Age estate sold for $2,465,000. The seller was represented by LeAnne West and Michelle Drum of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass represented the buyer. Built in 1856 by Richard Upjohn for […]
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State Arts Council opens arts grant applications with an Oct. 1 deadline
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for grants to nonprofit organizations and individual artists; projects for artists in education, schools and healthcare settings; folk art apprenticeships; and fellowships in folk arts and for individual artists. The deadline to complete an application is Oct. 1. To […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offering $25,000 grants to local writers
Rhode Island writers who dream of having the resources to push their work to the next level have until Aug. 9 to apply for $25,000 fellowships from the Rhode Island Foundation. The grants are considered to be among the largest no-strings-attached awards available to authors in the United States. The Foundation will award grants to as […]
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U.S. SailGP Team hosts inaugural Foiling First: Learn to Foil Camp with Bristol Yacht Club & East Bay Sailing Foundation
The United States SailGP Team held its inaugural ‘Learn to Foil’ camp with the Bristol Yacht Club & East Bay Sailing Foundation (EBSF) July 20-21 as it kicked off ‘Foiling First’ – a breakthrough athlete development program created to advance diversity and inclusion in the sport as it builds the first-ever professional pathway to foiling […]
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Home on Chastellux Avenue in Newport sells for $7.1 million
Lila Delman Compass this week announced the recent sale of 21 Chastellux Avenue in Newport for $7,100,000. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this transaction marks the second-highest sale in Newport County year-to-date.* Cynthia Moretti, Associate Broker for Lila Delman Compass, represented the seller and facilitated for the buyer. “The […]
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Assembly approves suicide prevention bill named in honor of Portsmouth teen
With a vote in the House today, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. James A. Seveney to require all public school districts to adopt suicide prevention policies and train all personnel in suicide awareness and prevention annually. The Nathan Bruno and Jason Flatt Act (2021-H 5353, 2021-S 0031), which now […]
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Affordable housing fund moves forward in the budget, bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. June S. Speakman to establish a Rhode Island’s first permanent funding stream for affordable housing is moving forward today, both as part of the state budget that is before the House and as a separate bill passed by the Senate today. The bill will make an […]
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State budget bill includes a new pilot program to house, help chronically homeless
Under the state budget bill (2021-H 6122A) that will come before the House today, Rhode Island will launch a five-year pilot program to create permanent supportive housing for 125 chronically homeless Rhode Islanders. The “Pay for Success” pilot program aims to proactively support participants to improve the services they receive, prevent crises, reduce the use of emergency […]
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Mermaid Masterpieces now offering scavenger hunts in Newport
Mermaid Masterpieces recently announced that it is now offering local scavenger hunts to its growing list of entertainment services. Incorporating everything that is Mermaid Masterpieces, owner Becky Killian, offers fun, laughter, and photography in her hunts while discovering Newport’s unique history and creating lasting memories. Mermaid Masterpieces is an award-winning, eclectic company that sets off to […]
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General Assembly approves bill allowing restaurants to continue selling drinks with take-out
With a vote in the House today, the General Assembly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Hanna M. Gallo and Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski to allow any Class B liquor license holders and brewpubs to sell certain amounts of beer, wine and mixed drinks with take-out food order through March 1, 2022. The bill now heads to […]
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Scout earns Eagle Honor following Historic Cemetery Project
During a June 15th Scout Troop 3 Newport ceremony, 18-year-old Jack Hallett was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting. Hallett is the son of Michael and Anna Hallett of Middletown. Jack Hallett, a 2021 graduate of Middletown High School, has been active in Scouting and the community. He earned the […]
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Then and Now: Tales From The Big Chair opens at The Redwood Library & Athenæum
The Redwood Library & Athenæum last night launched its first installation of the year: a 19-foot Windsor rocking chair. Opening night of Then and Now: Tales From The Big Chair featured musical entertainment by the Vox Hunters, Armand Aromin, and Benedict Gagliardi who are seekers and singers of old songs, cultivators of local music, and […]
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DEM hosting virtual workshop on draft water quality restoration study for Newport water supply reservoirs
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will hold a virtual public workshop on June 23 to present an overview of a draft water quality restoration study for nine drinking water supply reservoirs owned by the City of Newport. The meeting will provide an opportunity for DEM to present the findings of the draft Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) study and obtain input from stakeholders on the study […]
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Fog cuts game short as Newport Gulls win home opener
The Newport Gulls defeated the Valley Blue Sox 8-4 in their home-opener Monday evening in what was the first NECBL game at Cardines Field in 672 days. Foggy conditions factored heavily in the contest all night and ultimately led to the game begin called in the bottom of the sixth inning. Read the full game […]
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Comic: Bachelorette parties in Newport
Sean Galvin returns today with another entertaining comic for What’s Up Newp. Keep an eye out for Galvin’s work on a regular basis here on whatsupnewp.com. Follow Sean’s work on Instagram and Facebook.
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Tiverton Public Library will host a Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccination Clinic on Saturday
Tiverton Public Library will host a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccination clinic on Saturday, June 5th from 10 am-12 pm. The clinic is open to individuals ages 12 and up with no residency requirement. Pre-registration is required. Visit https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/reg/6962159660 to register. The second dose clinic will be on Saturday, June 26th from 10 am-12 pm. A registration link will […]
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Embrace Home Loans celebrates 38th birthday with return of charitable ‘Orange Week’
Embrace Home Loans, a top ranked national mortgage lender, is celebrating its 38th year of business with the return of Orange Week—a company-wide effort in which employees donate their time and energy to more than 50 local charities. During Orange Week, individual departments and branches at Embrace choose non-profit organizations to support and volunteer hands-on […]
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Rhode Island-based jobs rose by 400 from March; April unemployment rate decreases to 6.3 percent
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in April, the Department of Labor and Training announced Thursday. The April rate was down seven-tenths of a percentage point from the March rate of 7.0 percent. Last year the rate was 17.4 percent in April. The U.S. unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in April, up […]
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Fort Adams Trust appoints new executive leadership and board members
The Fort Adams Trust today announced that it has appointed new executive leadership and new board members. Chris Zeeman, Senior Programmer, Foxwoods Resort Casino will take over as president of the trust replacing Eric Offenberg. Ryan Belmore, Owner, What’s Up Newp, will take over as vice president of the trust a position previously held by Zeeman. Newly elected […]
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Middletown mom recognized as Cox Communications “Super Mom” for Mother’s Day
Throughout the past year, the pandemic has made navigating life’s many hurdles even more challenging. For women who were already juggling careers, kids, and households, being thrust into the role of educator while still being relied upon as a homemaker created significant burdens for many Rhode Island moms. That’s why Cox Communications decided to enlist […]
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Quahog Week returns May 17 – 23
The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative, chaired by Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, today announced that the 5th annual Quahog Week returns this year from May 17 to May 23. The week-long celebration shines a light on Rhode Island’s favorite local clam, the hard-working men and women who harvest them, and the vibrant […]
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Castle Hill Inn debuts new culinary offerings, experiences, and special events
This season, Castle Hill Inn is inviting guests to experience a quintessential summer in New England with new culinary offerings and special events taking place all summer long. With the arrival of warmer weather, the iconic Relais & Châteaux property is introducing al fresco dining in its on-site Chef’s Garden, unveiling its new herbal Healing Garden, celebrating […]
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St. John’s Church to host interactive parody of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical tale ‘Peter and the Wolf’
The Friends of the Organ Committee of The Zabriskie Memorial Church of St. John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St., recently announced an immersive performance of Peter and the Pipes, a parody of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic musical tale Peter and the Wolf, brought to life on St. John’s majestic 1894 Hook & Hastings Organ, on May […]
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Senate passes Ruggerio’s Plastic Waste Reduction Act
The Senate today passed the Plastic Waste Reduction Act that was introduced by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence). The legislation (2021-S 0037) is designed to reduce the use of plastic bags by retail establishments by offering recyclable bag options and providing penalties for violations. “We all know how dangerous plastic […]
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Touro Synagogue Foundation talk on historic preservation to feature author of ‘Why Old Places Matter’
Thompson M. Mayes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss his book, Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being, on Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. The talk, with a panel discussion to follow,is the second presentation of the Touro Synagogue Foundation 2021 Judah Touro Program Series. Touro […]
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CCRI collaboration with The Wilbury Theatre Group screens this month at WaterFire Outdoor Theater
The Community College of Rhode Island’s student-run theater group, the CCRI Players, is teaming with The Wilbury Theatre Group and the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities to present a free outdoor screening of renowned poet Christopher Johnson’s powerful solo work Invoice for Emotional Labor, which was filmed at CCRI’s Bobby Hackett Theater before premiering online in April. The […]
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Newport Daffodil Days: More than 1.2 million daffodils are now planted in Newport
Newport Daffodil Days and the City of Newport’s Recreation Department today announced that sixty-one intrepid Daffodil Hunters recently calculated the total number of daffodils that have been donated by Daffodillion and planted throughout Newport by Daffodillion. Daffodil counts were posted at major daffodil fields. By adding them all up, the grand total of 1,213,017 was revealed. Among […]
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Melissa Etheridge returning to Indian Ranch on September 6
Indian Ranch today announced that Melissa Etheridge will perform as part of the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series in Webster, MA on Monday, September 6. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 7 at 10:00 AM; the Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, May 6 at 10:00 AM. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, Indian […]
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Contemporary African art exhibition to open at Jamestown Arts Center
An exhibition of contemporary African art by Frédéric Bruly Bouabré and Aboudia, curated by Ethan Cohen, opens at the Jamestown Arts Center May 8 through June 26, 2021. African Avant-Garde: Aboudia and Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is a juxtaposition of two African artists from the Ivory Coast. Separated by six decades of cultural history, Aboudia and […]
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You can freshwater fish for free in Rhode Island this weekend
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recently announded that Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, are Free Fishing Days in Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders and visitors alike can fish in the state’s freshwaters on both days for all species of freshwater fish, without a fishing license or trout conservation stamp. All creel and possession […]
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Rhode Island arts and culture community receives more than $754,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today that the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) will receive $754,100 in the first round of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These emergency funds are designed to support and assist RI’s arts-related small businesses, artists, and arts and culture organizations as […]
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FABRIC Arts Festival returning to Fall River in May and October
The FABRIC 2021 Spring edition will take place on May 14 and May 15 and the Fall edition on October 1 and 2. Organized by Casa dos Açores de Nova Inglaterra (CANI) under the leadership of Michael Benevides in Fall River with Portugal-based curatorship by Jesse James, Sofia Carolina Botelho, and António Pedro Lopes and a production team on both continents, the 2021 festival celebrates the triumph […]
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A look at what programs are coming in May for adults at Tiverton Public Library
The following is a list of in-person and virtual library programs that adults can enjoy in May. Patrons are encouraged to visit tivertonlibrary.org or call 401-625-6796 to learn more and to register. Month of May Adult Craft Take-Out This month’s craft take-out kit contains the instructions and materials you need to make a sun catcher. Ask […]
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2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport
The C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and US Sailing today announced that the 2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships will be hosted by The Clagett Regatta at Sail Newport in Newport on August, 24-29, 2021. “This year The Clagett is looking forward to hosting the U.S. Para Sailing Championships again at our annual […]
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Boy Scouts, DEM partner to clean up Fort Wetherill State Park
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) for the Summer of Service event, hosted at Fort Wetherill State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island on Saturday, April 24th. The Summer of Service is a national initiative designed to encourage Scouts to “give back” at a time […]
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Rhode Island Department of Health provides COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The Rhode Island Department of Health provided the following COVID-19 Vaccination Update via email on Friday. What’s Up Newp is sharing the entire email with our readers to help get these important updates and information out to as many people as possible. Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccination Update Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of […]
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North Kingstown teacher honored with 2021 Art Education Leadership Award
Quidnessett Elementary School art instructor Danielle Daglieri-Singh is the recipient of Artsonia’s 2021 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers in the art education community who continuously inspire their peers and engage students. Daglieri-Singh’s peers and Artsonia selected her among thousands of instructors as one of 15 national winners of this award. According to a press release from […]
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Portsmouth’s Hunter Hamilton awarded gold stars for fall 2020 at The Citadel
Hunter Hamilton of Portsmouth is one of the more than 650 cadets and students at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina who are being recognized for their academic achievements during the fall 2020 semester. Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets […]
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Preservation Society Fellowship deadline approaching
via The Preservation Society of Newport County The closing date to apply for The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 2021-2022 Social History Fellowship is May 1. This is a one-year, residential fellowship for a scholar or emerging professional to examine the experience of enslaved and free Africans and African-Americans in Newport and Aquidneck Island in the […]
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City of Newport: Annandale Road Water Main Improvement Project set to begin
Residents of the Annandale neighborhood as well as motorists passing through the area are being advised that the City of Newport’s Water Division has contracted with Biszko Contracting Corporation to clean and line the 20” water transmission main running below Annandale Road from Memorial Boulevard to Narragansett Avenue beginning next week. The work, which is […]
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Governor McKee announces new grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Today, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced a new grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will use $20 million in CARES Act funds to give qualifying businesses $5,000 grants. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor nominee Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph […]
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Now Hiring – DEM: Lifeguards, groundskeepers, and other seasonal positions at state beaches, parks, and campgrounds
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is actively recruiting qualified lifeguards, groundskeepers, facilities attendants and other key staff to fill seasonal employment positions at state beaches, parks, and campgrounds during the 2021 recreation season. Rhode Island residents, ages 16 and older, are encouraged to apply.Full-time lifeguard positions are available at state swimming areas, […]
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RI Delegation announces $724K EDA grant for 401 Tech Bridge to support economic recovery
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that 401 Tech Bridge has received $724,674 from the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology (SPRINT) Challenge. More from the press release; The SPRINT Challenge was created last year by the CARES Act with […]
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Middletown beach parking passes will go on sale on April 12
The Town of Middletown today announced that the sale of seasonal passes to Sachuest and Third beaches will start online Monday, April 12. Town Operations & Facility Manager Will Cronin said passes will be available at https://www.middletownri.com/349/Beaches online exclusively for about a month before in-person sales are expected to begin in mid-May. The price for […]
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Newport International Boat Show announces 2021 Charitable Partners
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced this week that it has selected two non-profit organizations as its Charitable Partners – the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America’s Cup Hall of Fame. The organizations will receive complimentary exhibit space at […]
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Aquidneck Island Earth Week returns April 17 – 25
With more than two-dozen events and activities, this year’s Aquidneck Island Earth Week (AIEW) has something for everyone. Starting on April 17th, the Island-wide celebration invites residents to connect with nature and take action for the environment. AIEW Director, Sara Poirier, says that over the last 6 months, partners have been collaborating on ideas for […]
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‘Committed: Surfing the Northeast’ released online; the documentary was filmed in Newport, across Rhode Island
This newly released 6-minute documentary explores surfing as a lifelong passion and the lengths to which one Rhode Island-based surfer has gone, and will go to continue surfing. “Committed: Surfing the Northeast,” tells the story of Shane Hunt. This film details how Hunt grew up in the heart of surfing in San Clemente California before […]
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General Assembly approves Act on Climate bill
With final votes in both chambers today, the General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Lauren H. Carson to update Rhode Island’s climate-emission reduction goals and to make them enforceable. The bill now heads to Gov. Daniel McKee. The 2021 Act on Climate (2021-S 0078A, 2021-H 5445A) will make the state’s […]
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Newport Art Museum to host a virtual art excursion to the Reynolda House Museum
Newport Art Museum will host a virtual Art Excursion to the Reynolda House Museum of American Art on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10am, exclusively for Museum members. The tour is free to Museum members and will be delivered virtually via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, and is available at newportartmuseum.org/events. The […]
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District receives urban agriculture conservation grant
Today, the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) announced it was awarded an urban agriculture conservation grant through a partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to boost technical capacity nationwide. With the funding, ERICD will install a pollinator garden at […]
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DEM offers tips on preventing conflicts with coyotes
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising Rhode Islanders that with the beginning of spring, they are likely to see an increase in coyote sightings as adult coyotes enter the pup-rearing season and begin to search for food for their litters. DEM reminds residents to remove any potential food sources from their properties and not to feed coyotes or […]
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Newport Performing Arts Center to present Newport String Project on April 14
On Wednesday, April 14, at 8 PM, Newport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) presents Newport String Project as part of its free online music series. “We are excited to highlight Newport String project and give them an opportunity to be presented on our performing arts platform Live From Newport,” says John Cratin, NPAC board chairman in a […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns April 9 – 18 with crave-worthy deals
Things continue to look different as the Spring 2021 edition of Newport Restaurant Week approaches, but commitment to supporting the area’s local dining community remains the same. Newport Restaurant Week: The Remix returns for another season, with area restaurants slated to offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for the duration of the event, […]
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Sen. DiPalma’s legislation that protects families with parents that have disabilities passes Senate
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislation (2021-S 0056) that precludes the disability of a parent from serving as a basis for denial or restriction in matters involving a child’s welfare, foster care, family law, guardianship and adoption was passed by the Senate. “Individuals with disabilities continue to face unfair, […]
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Lucy’s Hearth raises $12,850 during 401Gives
Rhode Island’s shelter for homeless families in Middletown faced a lot of challenges over the last year in the face of COVID-19, but Lucy’s Hearth got a big financial boost yesterday to continue their work. Backed by 100 donors in the 401 Gives Statewide Day of Giving, Lucy’s Hearth met and exceeded their $12,000 fundraising […]
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Obituary: Robert J. Holder
Robert James Holder, 82, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home with his children nearby on March 31, 2021. Bob was born in Newport, RI to the late James and Mary (Cesario) Holder on August 14, 1938. Bob was a star athlete at Rogers High School, varsity member of the football team, captain of both […]
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Governor McKee launches new Rental Assistance Program
Governor Dan McKee today announced plans for a new rental assistance program for eligible Rhode Island renters struggling to pay their rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program will help low-to-moderate income families negatively impacted by the unprecedented loss of jobs and income due to COVID-19. “I am proud […]
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Obituary: Marie (Toppa) Kerr
Marie (Toppa) Kerr of Wolcott Avenue in Middletown, RI passed away on March 28th, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Kerr. Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marianna (Capuano) Toppa and sister of the late Ann Atkins and Anthony Toppa Jr. and Augustine […]
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Citizen scientists count 357 seals in Narragansett Bay during Save The Bay’s annual Bay-Wide Seal Count
On Tuesday, March 23, 25 volunteer citizen scientists took to water and shore to observe 357 harbor seals at sites around Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s Bay-Wide Seal Count—an annual effort to establish a minimum estimate of the number of seals in the Bay. Save The Bay today issued the following press release on the […]
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Newport nonprofit wins grant to help residents cope with continuing effects of COVID-19 crisis
A Newport nonprofit is one of 17 organizations that will share $550,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to help RI’ers cope with the continuing effects of the pandemic. Turning Around Ministries (TAM) received $20,000 to support case management, job readiness services, telephone and internet service, and supplies. In addition, TAM will use a portion […]
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Now Hiring – Ocean State Job Lot: 100 positions available at Distribution Center in North Kingstown
Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier privately-held discount retail chain with 142 store locations in the Northeast, is currently hiring for its distribution center, located at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI. Ocean State Job Lot will host a virtual hiring event for all distribution center opportunities on March 30th from 4:00 […]