Celebrate the 10th annual Brew at the Zoo on August 26 at 5 pm. Guests will tap into their wild side at this adults-only evening event, where they can sample over 170 beers, hard seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails from 80+ local, regional, and national brewers. Partygoers will enjoy live musical entertainment by The Niteflies, animal encounters, […]
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National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2023 inductees
Newport, R.I. – The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today ten sailors comprising its 13th class of inductees. The Class of 2023 includes: Elwood Widmer “Skip” Etchells – Known as a superb athlete, Etchells’ long career has left an enduring legacy. After building destroyers and icebreakers for the U.S. Navy in World War II, he […]
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State’s Arts Agency awards $828,328 to be distributed among 138 arts entities
Governor McKee and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts announced today 138 grants totaling $828,328 were awarded throughout Rhode Island to arts and culture organizations, individual artists, and schools. Some of the grants also support collaborations with healthcare, education, economic development and Veteran’s affairs. The grants received support from appropriations by the General […]
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12 Metre World Championship returns July 30 – August 5
The 2023 12mR World Championship, sanctioned by the International Twelve Metre Association and hosted by the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station in partnership with Organizing Authority Ida Lewis Yacht Club, starts Sunday, July 30 and will continue with five days of racing (Monday through Friday August 1-5). For those who may not know, this is one of the most significant […]
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DEM: Blue-Green Algae Blooms in Exeter, Portsmouth, and Smithfield/Johnston
As a result of blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with three bodies of water: Boone Lake in Exeter Upper Melville (aka Thurston Gray Pond) in Portsmouth, and Little Beach (located on a northwest […]
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City of Newport: Public invited to greet Japanese delegation
The Mayor and Newport City Council are inviting the public to join them at a reception on Wednesday, July 12th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at The Edward King House to welcome members of a delegation visiting from Newport’s Sister City of Shimoda, Japan. Light refreshments will be served and all are encouraged to join in. Newport’s connection to Shimoda […]
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Senator Reed hails preliminary agreement to transfer ownership of 3 historic lighthouses from U.S. to RI
For generations they have stood tall along Rhode Island’s shorelines helping to safely guide maritime traffic. Now, with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recommendation, the federal government is poised to enter into official agreements to transfer a trio of historic Rhode Island lighthouses to new owners who will preserve them for future generations, according […]
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Terry Sullivan appointed Executive Director of Aquidneck Land Trust
Conservation leader Terry Sullivan has been appointed Executive Director of Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT). This organization preserves and stewards Aquidneck Island’s open spaces for the lasting benefit of the community while connecting people with the land that defines the Island’s natural character. As Executive Director, Sullivan will play a crucial role in the successful execution […]
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Inaugural Rhody Regatta raises more than $15,000 for RI Community Food Bank
NEWPORT, R.I. (July 6, 2023) – All types of boats comprised the fleet of 37 entries sailing in the first-ever Rhody Regatta, which was combined with the International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) Newport Cup on July 1. The event, an 18-mile race around Conanicut (Jamestown) Island, raised more than $15,000 for the Rhode Island Community Food […]
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The Preservation Society of Newport County: Summer Lecture Series opens with a look back at Newport villas
Long before the Vanderbilts constructed vast Gilded Age mansions like Marble House and The Breakers, wealthy seasonal visitors to Newport resided in smaller but lavish summer cottages showcasing various architectural styles. This fascinating span of Newport history will be the subject of the David W. Dangremond Lecture, presented by scholar and author Michael C. Kathrens, […]
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Repairs underway to restore shattered gravestone of local Steamboat Lexington survivor
Providence, RI – It was January 1840 when the steamboat Lexington, commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, burned and sank in Long Island Sound. Of the up to 150 passengers and crew on board, only four survived. The incredible survival story was that of second mate David Crowley, a Providence native, who drifted on a cotton bale […]
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Theatre By The Sea’s 90th Anniversary continues with ‘The Bodyguard’
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the romantic thriller The Bodyguard, which will be presented from July 12 – August 5, 2023. “I am so excited to be producing this thrilling production,” said Bill Hanney. “I still remember the buzz surrounding the film when it was released […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame and Infosys launch immersive Metaverse Museum Experience
Newport, R.I., USA – July 05, 2023: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame today announced the debut of a dynamic Metaverse museum, bringing the ITHF experience to tennis fans around the world. In a Hall of Fame first, this deeply interactive, immersive […]
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Bill clarifying public shoreline access now law
STATE HOUSE – Visiting the Ocean State’s 400 miles of shoreline this summer just got a little more relaxing. Legislation 2023-H 5174A, 2023-S 0417A) sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend and Sen. Mark P. McKenney to more clearly delineate the public area of the shore has been signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee. The new law establishes […]
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DEM is encouraging Rhode Islanders to report sightings of wild turkeys
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys as part of its annual Wild Turkey Brood Survey. Biologists from DEM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) are asking Rhode Islanders to submit observations of females (hens) with or without poults (chicks) and males (gobblers, toms, jakes) to […]
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Ed Sheeran returns to Gillette Stadium on June 30 and July 1
Ed Sheeran will return to Gillette Stadium, the first NFL stadium he ever headlined, for the first time since 2018 and sixth and seventh times overall when he takes the stage in Foxborough this Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning, global superstar will be joined in Foxborough by multi-platinum artist Khalid and […]
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New law will allow low-speed vehicles on Rhode Island roads
STATE HOUSE – A new law sponsored by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep. Terri Cortvriend will establish rules of the road for low-speed vehicles. Low-speed vehicles, particularly electric models, are a growing transportation option in the United States. They are typically small with a top speed of 20 to 25 miles per hour. They […]
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Package of bills to combat childhood lead poisoning becomes law in Rhode Island
STATE HOUSE – A package of three bills to reduce childhood lead poisoning by ensuring landlords comply with lead-safety laws has been signed into law. The bills were sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer, Sen. Valarie Lawson, Sen. Tiara Mack, Rep. Mia Ackerman, Rep. David Morales and Rep. Matthew Dawson. The bills were passed by the […]
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11th Hour Racing becomes Official Sustainability Sponsor for the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and 11th Hour Racing today announced a year-round sponsorship that focuses on sustainability across the ITHF organization. Since 2020, 11th Hour Racing has served as the sustainability sponsor for the Infosys Hall of Fame Open. In this new agreement, the ITHF will work with 11th Hour Racing year-round […]
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Save The Bay among Newport County organizations awarded a BankRI grant
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) today announced that it has awarded grants to twenty-eight nonprofits statewide, including organizations in Newport County. In total, the bank invested $77,200 in programs that support Rhode Islanders and our communities. The funded programs support initiatives focused on youth education and extracurricular activities, human services, the environment, and housing. The Newport […]
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World No. 15 Tommy Paul and defending champion Maxime Cressy headline Infosys Hall of Fame Open
JUNE 20, 2023, NEWPORT, R.I, U.S.A., – World No. 15 Tommy Paul, defending champion Maxime Cressy, French standout Ugo Humbert, and four-time champion John Isner highlight the 28-player field for the 2023 Infosys Hall of Fame Open. The tournament, which is the only grass court stop on the ATP Tour outside of Europe, will take place […]
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Roger Williams Park Zoo performs successful procedure on giraffe
Jaffa, a 12-year-old male giraffe at Roger Williams Park Zoo, is recovering from a procedure to care for his chronic hoof issues, a common finding in older giraffes, according to Roger Williams Park Zoo. Jaffa, who stands 18 feet tall and weighs 2800 pounds, was born at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in 2010 to […]
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Governor McKee signs legislation establishing Juneteenth as a State Holiday in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) today to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024. The Governor was joined for the signing by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Brianna E. Henries and Senator Tiara Mack, Juneteenth RI President Helen Baskerville-Dukes, […]
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Team USA to take on Spain at Newport Polo on June 17
The Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines will feature the return of the Spanish Polo Team for a historic 8th challenge against Team USA on Saturday, June 17 in a 32-year rivalry for the perpetual cup. According to Newport Polo, the Polo Series rivalry is deadlocked in equal wins, with Spain holding the […]
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General Assembly OKs legislation that would limit vehicle inspections to Rhode Island inspection stations
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by House Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton) that would keep motor vehicle inspections within state boundaries. The bill (2023-H 5034Aaa, 2023-S 0434Aaa) would provide that only facilities located within Rhode […]