By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Sampriti Bhattacharyya is bringing a 30-foot electric yacht to the upcoming CES gadget show in Las Vegas. The co-founder and CEO of electric hydrofoil […]
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Obituary: Nancy Bolster Fales
Nancy Bolster Fales, beloved companion of Donald T. Madieros of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, in St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was […]
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Obituary: Nicholas Meriwether “Nick” Stephens
Nicholas “Nick” Meriwether Stephens (1934-2022), of Hopkinton, MA and formerly Portsmouth, RI, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 22, 2022, at the Milford Regional Medical Center, following a short […]
Posted inSports
Kenney puts up 29 as Bryant beats Binghamton 82-78
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Kenney’s 29 points helped Bryant defeat Binghamton 82-78 on Saturday. Kenney added six rebounds for the Bulldogs (10-4). Earl Timberlake added 16 points while going […]
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Reece has 18 in Duquesne’s 72-61 win against Rhode Island
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Reece had 18 points in Duquesne’s 72-61 win against Rhode Island on Saturday. Reece added five rebounds for the Dukes (11-4, 1-1 Atlantic-10 Conference). Dae Dae […]
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Rhode Island Community Health Centers to receive $2 million for COVID-19 vaccinations
Several Rhode Island community health organizations are set to receive $2,086,664 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase vaccination rates and improve outreach […]
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Ranking: Jamestown has the most expensive homes in Newport County
Stacker compiled a list of places with the most expensive homes in Newport County, RI using data from Zillow. Places are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all […]
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Tradition of hiking in the new year reaches all 50 US states
BOSTON (AP) — A simple plan to get more people enjoying the outdoors on New Year’s Day has become a nationwide movement after a hike at a Massachusetts park more […]
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Jay Flanders’ Tiny Kitchen Magic: A Recap of Delicious Dishes in 2022
What’sUpNewp columnist Jay Flanders cooked up a variety of delicious dishes in his Tiny Kitchen Magic series in 2022. On November 7, Flanders braised chicken in beer, creating a flavorful […]
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The most-read What’sUpNewp stories in 2022
It has been a busy year in Newport, with plenty of news and events to keep residents and visitors informed and entertained. Here’s a look at the top 10 stories […]
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A look back at Gerry Goldstein’s columns in 2022: From happiness to politics and beyond
Gerry Goldstein, a columnist for What’sUpNewp, has been writing about a variety of topics throughout 2022. In December, he wrote about the spelling and significance of Chanukah in the Jewish […]
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Concert highlights from 2022: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Newport Folk Festival, and more
It was a busy year for concerts in the New England area, with a wide range of musical acts performing at venues across the region. Of course, What’sUpNewp photographers were […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Dec. 31 – Jan. 7)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent […]
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New traffic signals, patterns coming to several intersections around the Pell Bridge Ramps project on Jan. 3
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced new traffic patterns at several intersections around the Pell Bridge Ramps project in Newport. These changes are set to take effect […]
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Obituary: John J. Brennan
John Brennan’s remarkable life tells the story of Newport’s last 7 decades, of its proud Irish heritage, and about the self-made men and women – from Ireland and other countries […]
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Obituary: Katherine Pridgen
Katherine C. Pridgen of Portsmouth Rhode Island passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 29, 2022. She was born in Torrington, Connecticut to Harry Clark and Leona […]
Posted inOpinion
Editorial Roundup: New England
Bangor Daily News. December 28, 2022. Editorial: Mainers gave us many reasons to be hopeful this year Over the course of the last year, we’ve written a lot about things […]
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Big winner in RI in 2022 – School building projects
After all the votes were counted in 2022, from the governor’s race to dog catcher (actually I don’t think anyone elects a dog catcher), the most impactful outcomes were likely […]
Posted inCity & Government
Charlotte and Liam lead the way as top baby names in Rhode Island in 2022
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has released a preliminary list of the most popular baby names in the state for 2022. For girls, the top names are Charlotte, […]
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Three Rhode Island counties designated as ‘medium’, two as ‘high’ in weekly CDC COVID-19 report
The Rhode Island Department of Health has announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the weekly COVID-19 community levels for the state’s counties. According to […]
Posted inCity & Government
Sea Wall Repair, Beach Facilities Plan on agenda for Newport Beach Commission Meeting
The Newport Beach Commission will be holding its first meeting of the year on January 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM at 35 Golden Hill Street. The agenda for the meeting […]
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TSA’s 2022 Top 10 List of most unusual finds at airport security checkpoints includes incident involving a Rhode Island passenger
With the help of a Rhode Island man, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) made it into the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) annual Top 10 List of most unusual items […]
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Preview: Jamestown Town Council to discuss budget and committee vacancies at Jan. 3 meeting
The Jamestown Town Council will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Rosamond A. Tefft Council Chambers in Jamestown Town Hall. The meeting […]
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Rhode Island’s new legislative session set to begin
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Improving Rhode Island’s educational system is a top priority for the governor and state legislative leaders as the General Assembly’s new session begins Tuesday. Leaders of […]
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What’s Up Today: Friday, December 30
Good Morning! Today’s newsletter is 1,017 words — a wicked good 5-minute read. 🥾 The Department of Environmental Management and America’s State Parks are inviting everyone to start the new […]
