For the time period of Tuesday, April 9, through 7 am on Wednesday, April 10, Newport Police Department reported no arrests. Arrest Log There were no arrests. Dispatch Log Press-Log-4-9-to-4-10Download
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Obituary: Mary P. Faerber
Mary Patricia Faerber,74, of Middletown, RI died April 9, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband Peter J. Faerber, her husband of 33 years. She was the daughter of the late Austin F. Grady and Genevieve N. (Edmonds) of Valley Falls, RI. Born in […]
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Newport County added to Rhode Island disaster declarations for severe storms and flooding
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Newport County is now included in the Rhode Island disaster declarations following severe storms and flooding that occurred in parts of the state in late 2023 and early 2024. SBA Adds Newport County to Rhode Island Disaster Declarations Published on April 8, 2024 by Disaster Field Operations Center East […]
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Inflation in N.E. remains among lowest in the U.S.
Despite rapidly increasing house prices, inflation in New England remains among the lowest in the nation, at 2.1 percent compared to 3.2 percent nationally, according to the latest Economic Conditions Report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The Boston Fed said costs rose for housing, food, transportation, and medical prices, while “all other expenditure […]
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On This Day In History – April 10, 1987: Rose Island Lighthouse added to National Register of Historic Places
On this day in history in 1987, Rose Island Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Constructed in 1870, Narragansett Bay’s iconic Rose Island Lighthouse was built on top of a bastion of Fort Hamilton. The fort, including the lighthouse, is preserved, maintained and operated by The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation. […]
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On This Day in RI History – April 10, 1794: Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry born
On April 10th, 1794, Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry was born in Rhode Island. A member of the Perry family naval dynasty and often called the ‘Father of the Steam Navy,’ Perry is best known for leading two expeditions to Japan in 1853 and 1854. In 1853, U.S. President Millard Fillmore sent a fleet of warships […]
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Bucks withstand Antetokounmpo’s injury to beat Celtics 104-91. Teams combined for record-low 2 FTs
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — On the night they finally snapped their four-game skid, the Milwaukee Bucks encountered an entirely different reason for worry. Their two-time MVP is hurt. Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his left calf late Tuesday in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics, who became […]
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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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With federal money filling funding hole to repair Newport Cliff Walk, why bother with a state bond?
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 9, 2024 Now that a newly awarded federal grant will cover most of the cost to repair Newport’s Cliff Walk, borrowing $8 million in state bonds appears unnecessary. Members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation announced on Monday that the city was awarded a $11 million federal grant to shore […]
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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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Jamestown Arts Center to host reading event featuring four acclaimed poets
The Jamestown Arts Center will host a reading event on Saturday, April 20, featuring four acclaimed poets, including Rhode Island Poet Laureate Tina Cane. The event, “Celebrating National Poetry Month,” will feature readings from Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, Tina Cane, Colin Channer, and Michael Klein. The poets will read from their selected works, followed by introductions by […]
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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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Powerball ticket sold in Westerly wins $150,000, while Middletown woman claims $30,000 Instant ticket
A Powerball Power Play ticket sold at the Calabrese Club in Westerly won $150,000 this week. The ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number for a $50,000 payout. Because the player also added the Power Play feature, the prize was multiplied by three to $150,000. The ticket has not yet been claimed. Meanwhile, in […]
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Rhode Island’s Great Swamp Shooting Range opens for 2024 season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has opened the Great Swamp Shooting Range in South Kingstown for the 2024 season. The public shooting range is located within the Great Swamp Management Area and is open for 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The range is free to use, however […]
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Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and secondary roads. In New […]
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Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 8 – 9
Newport Police Department made three arrests on Monday and another arrest in the early hours of Tuesday, according to their Arrest Log for Monday, April 8, through 7 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Arrest Log Presumption of Innocence: Those arrested, taken into custody, or summoned/cited should be presumed innocent of their charges until proven […]
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RIPTA wants customers’ feedback on their transit experience
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to hear from customers about their experience with the agency. This is the twelfth annual Customer Satisfaction Survey that RIPTA is conducting. “We strongly encourage both frequent and infrequent riders to participate in the survey,” said Cristy Raposo Perry, Director of Communications and Public Outreach. “It will […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Loofa
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes; enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip; “SOUR GRAPES” about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog, living in a strange, problematic and troubled world along with his odd family and pet cloud, ‘Ominous’. Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and […]
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Ranking: Best counties to live in Rhode Island
More counties in the United States experienced population growth in the last year, according to the latest Census data, even as pandemic-related moving trends begin to normalize. Counties in the South continued to experience growth, particularly in Florida, where 96% of its 67 counties gained new residents. Polk County, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, added […]
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Obituary: Helen “Betsy” (Andrews) Jauss
Helen “Betsy” (Andrews) Jauss, 91, of Newport, RI, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, in the St. Clare Home in Newport. She was the wife of the late Captain Charles Walter Jauss, USN, (Ret.) for 58 years. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raynal […]
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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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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care and private equity
There is lots of talk about health care and private equity lately, and the truth is worse than anyone knows. Too many greedy and unscrupulous people use the equity markets to make ungodly profits for themselves by using a legal process to extract wealth from governments, communities, and even from insurance companies, usually by buying […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Sweet Moon is full of play and cuddles
Meet your new best friend, Moon – this week’s adoptable cate of the week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Moon is a six-year-old male domestic shorthair. “This sweet young cat is looking to find a home full of lots of playtime, cuddles, and plenty of naps! Just add some […]
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Governor McKee seeks extension of Hope Scholarship program at Rhode Island College
Gov. Dan McKee has filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Hope Scholarship program for an additional two years. The Hope Scholarship program provides funding to eligible in-state students to help them pay for tuition and fees during their junior and senior years at RIC. “Supporting students and giving them the financial […]