The City of Newport will set off its traditional fireworks display on Tuesday, July 4 over Newport harbor, with a rain date of Wednesday, July 5. The fireworks show, which is set off from the North Lawn of Fort Adams State Park, begins after it is dark enough for the show to be seen which is anticipated to be 9:15 […]
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Bailey’s Beach Gets OK from Health Department to Reopen
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended the reopening Spouting Rock Beach, also known as Bailey’s Beach, in Newport for swimming on Friday afternoon. The beach had been closed because of high bacteria counts since Wednesday. When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. […]
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RIDOH Recommends Closing Spouting Rock Beach, ‘Bailey’s Beach’, for Swimming
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended closing Spouting Rock Beach in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria counts, the notification was made on Thursday, June 28th. The beach is also known as Bailey’s Beach. When a beach closure is recommended, water quality analysis is conducted by RIDOH’s laboratory or a state-certified laboratory. […]
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RITBA Completes First Sequence of Pell Bridge Repair, No Permanent Lane Closures Scheduled for July and August
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has announced that the first sequence of the deck repair project on the Newport Pell Bridge is now complete. This comes two days before its scheduled completion date of June 29. This work, which began onMay 16, consisted of a partial depth hydro-demolition and replacement of the […]
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City Officials Looking Into Limiting Number of Rentable Scooters, Scoot Coupes
The number of scooters, scoot coupes and other vehicles that are available to rent could soon be limited in Newport, like they are in Block Island and other communities. Four members of Newport City Council will submit a resolution at their City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28th that would ask the City Solicitor to […]
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What’s Up For This Week in Newport (June 26 – 30)
Here’s what’s happening, new and to do during this week in and around Newport. You Might Also Like – Where to Find Live Music and Entertainment This Week (June 26 – 30) Monday, June 26th 12:15 pm – VNS/Edna Open Golf Tournament at Newport National Golf Club 4:30 pm & 7 pm – Paris Can Wait at Jane […]
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Video: A Conversation with John Florez, Candidate for Senate District 13
Who to vote for in the upcoming primary and special election? That’s a question many of you may have, especially if you are a Democrat. I met up with John Florez, one of the four Democratic candidates, on Friday at his office on Bellevue Avenue to discuss his campaign, his priorities if elected, his thoughts on […]
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Rep. Carson’s Statewide Municipal Solar Permit Bill Signed into Law
Sen. Erin Lynch Prata (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) and Rep. Lauren H. Carson’s legislation (2017-S 0562 / 2017-H 5575) to create a statewide solar permit application has been signed into law by Governor Gina M. Raimondo, according to the Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau at the Rhode Island General Assembly. The bill would require the […]
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All 7 Candidates for Senate District 13 Qualify for Special Election
It’s official, seven candidates from Newport will run to replace Teresa Paiva Week in the Senate District 13 (Newport, Jamestown) Senate seat. All seven candidates successfully submitted nomination papers to Newport’s board of canvassers by the deadline of 4 pm on Thursday, June 20th. The board of canvassers will now vet the 100 voter signatures […]
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Video: Democratic Candidates for Senate District 13 Participate in ‘An Evening of Conversation’
Four of the candidates vying for the Senate District 12 (Newport, Jamestown) seat participated in “An Evening Of Conversation” at Newport Public Library on Tuesday evening. Hosted by the Newport Democratic City Committee and moderated by Bud Cicilline, the two-hour event provided the opportunity for the candidates to introduce themselves and for members of the […]
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Newport County Road Report: June 18 – 24
Here’s what’s happening for road work, closures and detours in and around Newport County this week. Roadwork scheduled by Rhode Island Department Of Transportation: 6/17-6/23 Overnight Newport: Rte. 138 East and West, from the Newport Bridge to Admiral Kalfbus Rd., partial right lane closures in a moving operation for roadway striping, Wednesday and Thursday nights from […]
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What Question Would You Ask All 7 Senate District 13 Candidates?
It’s just about one month until the Democratic primary and two months from the Special Election fo fill the Senate 13 (Newport, Jamestown) seat that was long occupied by Teresa Paiva Weed. There are currently four Democrats, one Republican, one Independent and one Green Party candidate running for the seat. If you haven’t had any […]
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House passes Rep. Carson’s bill to Notify Businesses of Impending Road Construction, Provide Assistance
The Department of Transportation will need to coordinate with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation to help small businesses that will be affected by RhodeWorks construction projects under a bill sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson that cleared the House today, Rhode Island’s Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau has announced. The legislation (2017-H 5783A) is […]
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Rep. Canario’s bill to Create a Study Commission on Marijuana Legalization Passes the House
Rep. Dennis M. Canario’s (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) legislation (2017-H 5551A) that would create a 19-member special legislative commission to study the effects of legalizing recreational marijuana in Rhode Island passed the House of Representatives tonight. “The potential effects of legalizing recreational marijuana in Rhode Island would have drastic impacts to the fabric […]
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City of Newport Rolls Out ‘Summer Meals Program’, Free Meals Available to All Children
The City of Newport has announced details for the 2017 Summer Meals Program, an initiative that has the goal of filling the upcoming summer with healthy and nutritious food for Newport youth. During the school year, more than 76,000 of Rhode Island students receive meals through the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs; and when schools […]
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Rep. Carson’s Statewide Municipal Solar Permit bill Heads to Governor Raimondo for Signature
Sen. Erin Lynch Prata (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) and Rep. Lauren H. Carson’s legislation (2017-S 0562 / 2017-H 5575) to create a statewide solar permit application now heads to Governor Raimondo’s desk for her signature after passing both the House of Representatives and the Senate tonight. The bill would require the Rhode Island Office of […]
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General Assembly passes legislation expanding Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy Growth Program
The General Assembly today passed legislation introduced by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) that would expand the successful Renewable Energy Growth Program with an additional 400 MW of renewable energy over 10 years. The measure now moves to the governor’s office. “The […]
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Sen. DiPalma Bill That Would add Several State Health Agencies to Caseload Estimating Conference Passes Senate
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislation (2017-S 0266) that would require the participation and input of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals […]
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House OKs Rep. Ruggiero’s Bill Intended to Overhaul Municipal Aggregation
The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero designed to better enable municipalities to take advantage of the economy of scale and get lower electrical prices for customers in their towns. It would also better enable communities to demand more green energy, and encourage a more competitive electricity supply market in Rhode Island. […]
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Rep. Ruggiero and Sen. DiPalma Bill to Create Young Adult Voluntary Extension of Care Program Heard in Committees
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Deborah L. Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma’s (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) legislation (2017-H 5807 / 2017-S 0669) that would create a young adult voluntary extension of care program to extend the age of foster care from age 18 to age 21 have been […]
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Rep. Canario bill to make left lanes on highways passing only approved by House
Rep. Dennis M. Canario’s (D-Dist. 71, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Tiverton) legislation (2017-H 5398) that would fine drivers for using the far-left lane on three lane highways when not passing another vehicle was approved by the House of Representatives tonight., according to Rhode Island’s Legislative Press and Public Information Bureau. The bill now heads to the […]
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Rep. Carson’s Tourism Commission Recommends State Consider Changes to Tourism Promotion
STATE HOUSE – Rhode Island could better support growth of its tourism industry if it reshuffles the state’s tourism oversight structure and promotion dollars to mirror its marketing goals, a legislative panel studying the issue says. The Special Legislative Commission to Study Methods for Growing Tourism in the State of Rhode Island Through Coordinated Branding […]
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Man Charged with Committing Armed Robbery at Yankee Candle in Newport
The Newport Police Department has charged a 43-year-old man with armed robbery, according to the following press release distributed by Newport Police Department on Wednesday. “On Monday, May 22, 2017, at about 7:15 p.m., multiple Newport Police Officers responded to the Yankee Candle on America’s Cup Avenue for an armed robbery report. The suspect produced […]
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RITBA Provides Traffic Advisory Alert, Update on Newport Pell Bridge Repair Project
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) has provided the following advisory on construction activity for the Newport Pell Bridge in regards to the recently announced deck repair project. There will not be any construction activity or lane closures during the three day Memorial Day weekend from Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29. RITBA […]
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Mike Smith to Unveil Economic Plan at Campaign Kickoff Tonight in Jamestown
Citing the need for a year-round economy, Michael “Mike” Smith, republican candidate for State Senate in District 13 (Jamestown, Newport), announced in a press release today that he will unveil parts of his economic plan at his Campaign Kickoff tonight in Jamestown. The event will be held at 6:30 pm at the Bay Voyage Restaurant […]