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A look at What’s Up in city and government in Newport, Rhode Island, and beyond.

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State Board of Elections ‘forgiving’ millions in campaign fines

by Frank Prosnitz September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The State Board of Elections is “forgiving” millions of dollars in fines previously levied against candidates filing late campaign finance reports, or not filing reports at all.  Quarterly, the Board […]

Posted inCity & Government

Preservation boosts economies in RI and around the world, expert Donovan Rypkema will show during Salve Regina keynote

by Ryan Belmore September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Renowned preservation economist Donovan Rypkema will shed light on the many underestimated benefits of historic preservation when he presents The Noreen Stonor Drexel Historic Preservation keynote at Salve Regina University. […]

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‘Sage’ advice on expression, still timely after a century

by Gerry Goldstein September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Last month, police in Marion, Kan., (population 1,902), raided the community’s 154-year-old weekly newspaper, seizing computers, cell phones, and other material in what many deemed a violation of federal law […]

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RITBA: Lane closures scheduled on Newport Pell Bridge

by Ryan Belmore September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today released details about scheduled lane closures on the Newport Pell Bridge.

Posted inCity & Government

Newport police reports for Sept. 15 – 18

by Ryan Belmore September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Friday, September 15 through 7 am on Monday, September 18. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to […]

Posted inCity & Government

Man shot by police dies following car chase in Rhode Island, teen daughter wounded

by The Associated Press September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police officers in Rhode Island fatally shot a driver in Providence after chasing him over 20 miles in an attempt to arrest him. His teenage daughter, […]

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New bus schedule for Newport Public Schools begins on Monday

by Ryan Belmore September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

Newport Public Schools has revised the 2023/2024 bus routes. This new bus schedule goes into effect on Monday, September 18th. Note that there are new times for most morning routes. […]

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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 16 – 23

by Ryan Belmore September 16, 2023September 16, 2023

Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & […]

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Offshore wind projects need federal help to get built, six governors tell Biden

by The Associated Press September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance to ensure they get built, the Democratic governors of six […]

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RIDOT provides update on Aquidneck Ave, Pell Bridge Ramps projects

by Ryan Belmore September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation provided updates today on two Aquidneck Island projects – Aquidneck Avene in Middletown and the Pell Bridge Ramps in Newport. Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown “Overnight […]

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Independent Man, State House Dome to undergo historic repair and preservation

by Ryan Belmore September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Independent Man and the cupola atop the Rhode Island State House dome will undergo an important, historic repair and preservation effort which will include the […]

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Newport police reports for Sept. 14 – 15

by Ryan Belmore September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, September 14 through 7 am on Friday, September 15. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to […]

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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week

by Stacker September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Nationwide, September gas prices are now consistently tracking higher, on average, than they were a year ago, according to AAA data. Elevated costs for gasoline are showing up in inflation […]

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Recent floods heighten concerns that New England dams may not be built for climate-induced storms

by The Associated Press September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The floods this week in Massachusetts that put a few dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as […]

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After days of heavy rain and flash flooding in New England, Hurricane Lee is up next

by The Associated Press September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

By DAVID SHARP and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Days of wild weather that produced torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes in New England could be a prelude to […]

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Opinion – Speaking for the trees: RI needs new path for forest stewardship

by Community Submission September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Fifty-four percent of Rhode Island is forested, which is impressive considering it’s the second-most densely populated state in the nation. It’s also quite a resurgence; by the mid-1700s, settlers’ agriculture […]

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Department of Health: Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine to be available in Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that everyone six months of age and older get the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of […]

Posted inCity & Government

Newport police reports for Sept. 13 – 14

by Ryan Belmore September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Wednesday, September 13 through 7 am on Thursday, September 14. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to […]

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Governor McKee: Here is how Rhode Island is preparing for Hurricane Lee

by Ryan Belmore September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today convened the leadership of all state agencies to review preparedness and response plans as Rhode Island continues to ready for additional […]

Posted inCity & Government

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

by Ryan Belmore September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, ending a storied two-decade political career that included the 2012 Republican GOP […]

Posted inCity & Government

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 12 – 13

by Ryan Belmore September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address […]

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DEM: Mosquito samples from Barrington, Johnston, Richmond, Tiverton, and Westerly test positive for West Nile Virus

by Ryan Belmore September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that two mosquito samples collected Sept. 5 from a trap in Glocester tested positive for […]

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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for September 9 – 16

by Ryan Belmore September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & […]

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Posted inCity & Government

New commission studying services for older Rhode Islanders to hold first meeting

by Ryan Belmore September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

A House commission will meet for the first time on Tuesday to begin its work studying the services and programs for older adults in Rhode Island and making recommendations for […]

Posted inCity & Government

Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Report: Sept. 7 – 8

by Ryan Belmore September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, September 7, 2023, through 7 am on Friday, September 8. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]

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