Providence, RI – Young patients at the Samuels Sinclair Dental Center in Providence now can make a grand entrance for their appointments thanks to the generosity of the Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth. On Monday, November 26, museum representatives made a special visit to the center, donating a mini electric car (a pink Henes Broon […]
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Bridge To Fitness raises more than $700 during ‘Work It Out For MLK’ fitness event
Middletown, RI – Bridge to Fitness recently held a special “Work It Out for MLK” fitness event to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on November 24th. Three 30-minute rotating group exercise sessions of custom training were featured comprising cardio, strength work and spinning. With over 35 participants, the event raised more than […]
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The Garden Center at Maher Center will host a holiday pop-up sale this weekend, plans to re-open in 2019
Middletown, RI – On Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25, the Garden Center at The James L. Maher Center will once again be filled with the scent of fresh greenery and the sounds of friends exchanging holiday greetings – heralding the re-launch of the Center as an exciting new catalyst for inclusivity and opportunity. The […]
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Newport Area Career and Technical Center, Electric Boat partner to fill employment vacancies at Electric Boat
Newport, RI – The Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) has announced their partnership with Electric Boat in North Kingstown, with the help of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. The full announcement via Newport Public Schools; The Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) is proud […]
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Jobs In Newport: 73 businesses hiring right now
Newport, RI – Looking for a new job before the new year arrives? Here’s who’s hiring in and around Newport, Rhode Island right now. All jobs are within 5 miles of downtown Newport and have been posted within the last 7 days. Accountemps – Accounts Payable ClerkAlion Science & Technology – Engineering Technician V SCABalfour Beatty – Maintenance […]
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RIMTA Future will host panel on career paths for women in the marine industry
Newport, RI – RIMTA Future, an organization that comes under the umbrella of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and is focused on cultivating the industry’s leaders of tomorrow, will host a panel on career paths for women in the marine trades. “Women in Marine Industry Businesses: An Exploration of Career Paths” will be held on the evening […]
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VIDEO: Newport County Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Winthrop kicks off 2018 Holidays by the Sea initiative
Newport, RI – At a press conference and community gathering this morning at Empire Tea & Coffee on Bellevue Avenue, The Newport County Chamber of Commerce reminded residents to THINK LOCAL and SHOP SMALL in advance of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and their 2018 Holidays by the Sea initiative. Holidays by the Sea will begin on Small Business, Saturday, November […]
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Who’s hiring? 50 new job opportunities in and around Newport
Newport, RI – Want to get in a new job before the new year? Check out these 50 new job opportunities in and around Newport. 22 Bowen’s – Host/Hostess/Greeter and Busser – 22 Bowen’s RestaurantBank Newport – Retail Operations SpecialistBarnes & Noble – Children’s Lead BooksellerCastle Hill Inn – Line Cook- Castle Hill InnChristmas Tree Shops – […]
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Bridge to Fitness will host multiple holiday fundraisers, drives to benefit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Middletown, RI – Bridge to Fitness will be holding a variety of fundraisers, special events, food pantry, and toy drives, from now until just before Christmas all to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Marcus Wheatland Boulevard in Newport. The drives kick-off with donations of non-perishable food items now through November 14th just […]
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Newport native gets prestigious new role at Randall Realtors
Charlestown, RI – The Randall Family of Companies, New England’s coastal real estate specialists with 35 offices and more than 650 agents across RI, CT and MA, continues its growth with the recent hiring of real estate veteran Shannon Buss to the newly created position of Randall Realtors’ Professional Development Manager. In this role, Shannon will […]
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Now Hiring: 91 job opportunities in and around Newport right now
Newport, RI – Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are 91 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Job Opportunities Advanced Remarketing Services – Customer Support RepresentativeAll About Home Care – Homemaker & Certified Nursing AssistantBailey T’s – Retail Sales AssociateBecky’s BBQ – Counter Help, Dishwashwer, […]
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People’s Credit Union CEO, Ellen Ford, receives Sandra J. Pattie Distinguished Leadership Award
Photo – Ellen Ford (right) – CEO, People’s Credit Union People’s Credit Union CEO, Ellen Ford, was recently recognized with the Sandra J. Pattie Distinguished Leadership Award at the New England Women in Banking Conference held at The Hotel Viking in Newport. The Conference is the premier event in New England focused on providing women […]
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Middletown Papa Gino’s among 95 stores abruptly closed across New England (Updated)
Massachusetts-based pizza franchise Papa Gino’s abruptly closed nearly one hundred of its stores across New England this weekend including the franchise’s location at 619 West Main Road in Middletown. 95 Papa Gino’s locations across New England closed Sunday suddenly without any notice, leaving many employees immediately and unexpectedly without a job. The company issues the following press […]
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Portsmouth’s Ocean State Air Solutions is a participant in Treasurer Magaziner’s ‘BankLocal’ community deposit program
Middletown, RI -Representatives of People’s Credit Union and General Treasurer, Seth Magaziner, recently visited Ocean State Air Solutions owners, Marybeth and Craig Clark. Located in Portsmouth, RI, Ocean State Air Solutions is a company that focuses on offering whole house holistic solutions to create healthy indoor air quality for both home and business Ocean State […]
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RIB & RHEIN permanently closes on William Street
RIB & RHEIN, a fashion and lifestyle boutique for men and women, abruptly and permanently closed their store on William Street earlier this week after 10 years in business. “It’s our 10-year Anniversary and we have an announcement to make.We sadly regret to inform you that the Newport Flagship Boutique is closing as of November 1st. After […]
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Job fair to be held at East Island Reserve Hotel on November 14th
Middletown, RI – East Island Reserve Hotel will be hosting a job fair on November 14th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and on November 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Positions available include housekeepers, innkeepers and assistant innkeepers for the Vacation Newport portfolio of properties in Newport County, RI. Full and part-time positions available. Competitive wages. Benefits for full-time […]
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Jobs: These 80 businesses are hiring in and around Newport right now
Newport, RI – Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are 80 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Job Opportunities Advanced Remarketing Services – Customer Support RepresentativeAll About Home Care – Homemaker & Certified Nursing AssistantBailey T’s – Retail Sales AssociateBecky’s BBQ – Counter Help, Dishwashwer, […]
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SBA names BankNewport “Rhode Island ‘504’ 3rd Party Lender of the Year”
(Photo – (L-R) SBA Regional Administrator, Wendell G. Davis; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BankNewport, Leland R. Merrill, Jr.; SBA District Director, Mark S. Hayward) Providence, RI – The U.S. Small Business Administration has named BankNewport the Fiscal Year 2018 Rhode Island 504 3rd Party Lender of the Year. Throughout the fiscal year 2018, BankNewport approved 18 […]
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Newport Historical Society acquires online magazine NewportSeen.com
Newport, RI – The Newport Historical Society has acquired Newportseen.com, according to Linda Phillips, Newport Seen Co-founder and Editor. “The addition of Newport Seen, the archives of the recently sold Newport Daily News, and the John Hopf photo archive acquired in 2017, make the photographic collections of the NHS, which begin with the inception of photography […]
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Now Hiring: 90 businesses are hiring in and around Newport right now (Oct. 18)
Newport, RI – Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are 90 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Job Opportunities Advanced Remarketing Services – Customer Support RepresentativeAll About Home Care – Homemaker & Certified Nursing AssistantBailey T’s – Retail Sales AssociateBecky’s BBQ – Counter Help, Dishwashwer, […]
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Now Hiring: 80 businesses are hiring in and around Newport right now (Oct. 10)
Newport, RI – Time for a new part-time gig, new full-time job or a new career? Start your job search right here, there are more than 80 businesses hiring right now in and around Newport. Featured Job Opportunities Advanced Remarketing Services – Customer Support RepresentativeAll About Home Care – Homemaker & Certified Nursing AssistantBailey T’s […]
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Featured Job Listing: Petscort Services – Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Premier Pet Service is seeking a Dog Walker/Pet sitter who; has at least 1 year experience. Owning your own pet, although helpful, is not experience.is motivated.is organized.has good communication skills.is physically capable of walking 6+ hours a day.is strong enough and knowledgable enough to handle a 130lb reactive dog. The right candidate for this position; […]
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Featured Job Listing – All About Home Care: Certified Nursing Assistant
Work 1 on 1 with your clients! Spend the time you know is necessary for their well-being. All About Home Care is dedicated to providing extraordinary care and brightening the lives of seniors every day, supporting clients in Bristol & Newport Counties. Established with the goal of enabling seniors to live independently in their homes, […]
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Featured Job Listing – All About Home Care: Homemaker
All About Home Care is dedicated to providing extraordinary care and brightening the lives of seniors every day, supporting clients in Bristol & Newport Counties. Established with the goal of enabling seniors to live independently in their homes, we are dedicated to providing extraordinary care. We are currently seeking a caring, responsible and professional Homemakers. […]
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Gurney’s Resorts announces new executive appointments in Newport, Montauk
Gurney’s Resorts announces the appointment of two accomplished hospitality veterans to its newest resorts. Jaime Stuyck has been tapped as the new Resort Manager of Gurney’s Yacht Club & Resort which launched in May in Montauk as the brand’s second property in the destination. Kevin Maguire, an accomplished culinary enthusiast with over 20 years of culinary […]