The Norman Bird Sanctuary 5K will have minor traffic impacts around certain parts of Middletown this Saturday, June 15th. The 13th annual road race is a community favorite across Rhode Island, drawing hundreds of runners to enjoy the beauty of Norman Bird Sanctuary and Sachuest Point. All proceeds from the race benefit Norman Bird Sanctuary’s […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $285,000 for services for Newport County residents
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced it has awarded $285,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents. The Announcement The grants, through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund (NCF), will support a host of activities ranging from community gardens and summer educational activities to enhancing the arts and preventing relationship violence prevention. “From protecting […]
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Report: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport’s impact on economy more than $1 billion in 2018
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Public Affairs office released the following report today detailing the impact of NUWC Newport on the local economy. The Report via NAVSEA News The total funded program of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport reached $1.12 billion in 2018. Of its total operating budget, $926.6 million […]
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Waterfront home in Portsmouth fetches $1.39 million
Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale of 165 Heidi Drive in Portsmouth today, the property reportedly sold for $1,396,085. This transaction represents the second highest sale in Portsmouth year-to-date, according to data maintained by Rhode Island Statewide MLS.* Sited on 1.35 waterfront acres adjacent to “The Glen”, this custom colonial has been meticulously maintained and designed […]
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What’s up for live music and entertainment this week: June 10 – 17
Here’s what’s happening in and around Newport this week for entertainment and live music, enjoy! You Might Also Like – What’s up in Newport this week: June 10 – 17 Monday, June 10 Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pmFifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pmJane Pickens Theater – Non-Fiction at 4:45 pm, […]
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Waterfront Concert Series at King Park will kick off with a Summer Solstice Concert
The Waterfront Concert Series at King Park kicks off on Friday, June 21 with a Summer Solstice concert from 5 pm to 7 pm that will feature Aine Minogue, an acclaimed Celtic harpist, vocalist and award-winning recording artist. With 15 albums to her name, she’s performed her Celtic, world, folk and new age music for […]
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19 local attractions will offer free admission, discounts to Newport County Residents, Hospitality Employees June 15 – 17
Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 15 through Monday, June 17, 2019. A total of 19 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. Visitors showing proof of residency (driver’s license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment […]
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Edible Schoolyard at Green Animals Topiary Garden receives ‘Innovation in the Humanities’ award
The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities will honor The White Family, Silaphone Nhongvongsouthy, Edible Schoolyard at Green Animals Topiary Garden, and Joe Wilson, Jr. at the 2019 Celebration of the Humanities in October. Edible Schoolyard at Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, which is operated by The Preservation Society of Newport County, is among […]
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Newport PD: Portion of Bellevue Avenue will be closed this week for road construction
The Newport Police Department announced today in a press release that road construction will be taking place on Bellevue Ave at Prospect Hill Street on Tuesday, June 11th, Wednesday, June 12th, and Thursday, June 13th, 2019. Work will consist of the final concrete restoration from previous work done by National Grid Gas. The sub-contractor Hartford […]
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Hope Valley School, Thompson Middle School receive water bottle filling station from The Greenlove Foundation
On April 4, 2019, members of the Greenlove Foundation(GLF) attended an assembly at the Hope Valley School in Chariho. The foundation donated a water bottle filling station(WBFS) to the school in memory of Kendra L. Bowers. Kendra was an environmental science student at UVM who was passionate about the preservation and protection of the land […]
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AP: Naval War College president reassigned
The Naval War College President was administratively reassigned June 9 to the Director of Navy Staff. Harley assumed his duties as Naval War College president in July 2016. Lewis M. Duncan, Provost of the Naval War College, has temporarily assumed the duties of the President of the Naval War College. Read the story – APNewsBreak: […]
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Raytheon, United Technologies to merge
After several reports over the weekend of a blockbuster deal possible between United Technologies and Rayethon Co., Raytheon confirmed via the following press release on Sunday that the two companies will in fact merge. Raytheon’s, headquartered is in Waltham, Massachusetts, operates a Integrated Defense Systems facility on West Main Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Approximately […]
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City, King House team up to offer temporary program venues
Chair assisted yoga and Tai Chi for seniors are just two of the programs due to be offered at City Hall over the next several weeks as work gets underway to replace a sewer line that services the Edward King House Senior Center. With construction set to impact the area around the historic building as […]
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Newport Open Houses: 17 listings to check out this weekend (June 8 – 9)
On the market for a new home in the Newport area? Here are seventeen open houses taking place this weekend that you shouldn’t miss! 9 Whitfield Place Unit # 4 | $239,000 | Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm 23 Smith Avenue #2 | $305,000 | Sunday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm 50 […]
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newportFILM releases lineup for 2019 Outdoor Screening Series
newportFILM announced today via an email to subscribers an impressive lineup of world-class documentaries for their 10th annual summer series newportFILM Outdoors. newportFILM Outdoors allows those in attendance to experience award-winning documentaries, live music, interviews with filmmakers and subjects, fabulous food, and lots of community spirit amongst Aquidneck Island’s beautiful outdoor spaces. Most newportFILM Outdoors events […]
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Newport County Road Report: RITBA and RIDOT scheduled lane closures for June 8 – 15
Here’s what’s on tap for road construction and traffic this upcoming week. Of note, RITBA: Deck Project on Newport Pell Bridge has resumed Rhode Island Department of Transportation The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of June 8-14, 2019. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for […]
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Sweet Berry Farm enters 39th Strawberry Season, pick-your-own begins on Sunday
Aquidneck Island’s Sweet Berry Farm is entering its 39th season offering pick-your-own strawberries. The fields will be open to the public starting Sunday, June 9th. Sweet Berry Farm’s strawberries are known for their unique brightness and flavor. The variety was specifically chosen for its sweetness and bright red color. Next year marks the 40th anniversary […]
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Governor Raimondo declares today ‘Gun Violence Awareness Day’ in Rhode Island
Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed a proclamation officially declaring today as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Rhode Island. She was joined by Erica Keuter, a survivor of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting and Diana Garlington, who lost her daughter to gun violence in 2011.”Gun violence has taken thousands of innocent lives, destroyed families and devastated communities […]
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Kicking & Screaming: An evening of dance films coming to Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark
Newport Art Museum’s Art After Dark is back on Thursday, June 13 from 5 – 8 pm. In celebration of the Museum’s current exhibition “Avant Gardens,” Art After Dark in June will explore our relationship to and interaction with our environment through “Kicking and Screening”, an evening of short experimental dances created specifically for film. These curated films explore the diverse cultural backgrounds, environments, […]
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What’s up in Newport this weekend: Things to do, live music, entertainment, & more (June 7 – 9)
Another weekend has arrived here in Newport, here’s what’s happening out there! Weekend Weather Forecast (as of 3:34 am on June 6) Friday – Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph […]
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Newport Tree Conservancy: The famous 1835 Redwood beech tree has been successfully cloned
The Newport Tree Conservancy has announced that their student interns from The Newport Project and their staff will be bringing 3 grafted (cloned) Redwood Beech seedlings to visit the parent tree at the Redwood Library next week. View this post on Instagram HEY, @theredwoodlibrary, WE’VE GOT HUGE NEWS!! What are we looking at? Your 1835 Fernleaf […]
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Senate passes Euer bill allowing gay, transgender discharges to be recorded as honorable
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) to extend veterans’ benefits to members of the armed forces who were discharged because of their sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. The bill (2019-S 0837) would provide a petition process to have a discharge recorded for state purposes as honorable for […]
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Senate passes Plastic Waste Reduction Act, legislation moves to House for consideration
The Senate today approved legislation introduced by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) that would enact the Plastic Waste Reduction Act. The legislation (2019-S 0410Aaa) 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 […]
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Newport County residents can enjoy a Rail Explorers tour on June 20th for just $20
Rail Explorers, an eco-tour company featuring pedal-powered rail bikes operating along Aquidneck Island’s historic rail lines, will offer specially priced tours for Newport County residents on Thursday, June 20 from its depot in Portsmouth. “We are very pleased to offer this special opportunity for the residents of Newport County who have warmly welcomed Rail Explorers […]
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Portsmouth Police Chief announces retirement
Chief Thomas F. Lee has announced his retirement from the Portsmouth Police Department. The Police Department posted the following on its Facebook Page on Thursday;