The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is currently seeking lifeguards, park rangers, and other seasonal employees. The positions are available for the summer season, which is expected to last from late spring to early fall. The DEM manages 25 parks, 8 surf beaches, and dozens of other properties that span the state. With […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
By Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Senate passes Lawson bill to expand parental, caregiving leave The Senate passed legislation (2024-S 2121) sponsored by Senate Majority WhipValarie […]
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Kirby goes 6 2/3 innings, Crawford homers in Mariners’ 1-0 victory over Red Sox
By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby allowed just two hits and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings, J.P. Crawford homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night. Kirby (1-0) opened his season with another deep start after a strong 2023. Last year, he lasted […]
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Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Six construction workers who were on the bridge are presumed dead. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed the bridge daily must find a new route around or […]
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The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, JEFF MCMURRAY and CHRISTOPHER KELLER Associated Press After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge is closed again after federal officials […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $349,216 in February, 4.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
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What’s Up Interview: Newport Classical’s Gillian Friedman Fox on the 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival
Summers in Newport are widely known for world-class musical events. Historic festivals like Newport Jazz and Newport Folk certainly attract massive crowds over a pair of mid-summer weekends. However, the festival with the largest number of concerts is the Newport Classical Music Festival, which this year runs from July 4th to July 21. The annual […]
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Frosty Freez to open for 2024 Season on April 1
Frosty Freez is returning for the 2024 season, opening its doors at 11:30 am on Monday, April 1. Frosty Freez originally opened in 1956 and celebrates its 68th Anniversary in 2024. In 2023, it was open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Frosty Freez’s season typically runs from April 1 – September 30. Frosty […]
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Easter Weekend Weather: Sun, mild temperatures
According to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast, there is a chance of rain this Easter weekend, along with partly sunny and cloudy weather. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low of around 36 degrees. The northwest wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 […]
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City of Newport reminds residents to renew or apply for annual dog licenses
The City of Newport reminds residents that all dogs over six months must have a license. Rhode Island state law requires a license for any dog older than six months. Residents can apply for a license at the City Clerk’s Office at 43 Broadway or online. The cost is $9 for spayed or neutered dogs […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: March 28 – 29
Newport Police made three arrests on Thursday, March 28, according to their Arrest Log for the period from Thursday, March 28, through 7 am on Friday, March 29, 2024. Arrest Log At 3:30 am on Thursday, March 28, Brian Raffa, 58, of Newport, Rhode Island, was arrested by Officer Ballantine on a charge of Willful […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their parties’ presumptive nominees in presidential primaries Tuesday. Wisconsin voters will also decide the fate of two Republican-backed statewide ballot measures that will shape how elections in the state are run […]
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5 of the rarest astronomical events—and when you’ll next see them
Humans have been looking to the sky to make sense of the world around us for thousands of years. Ancient cave paintings seem to show humans began using the position of the stars to keep track of time as early as 40,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence also indicates astronomy was one of the first natural […]
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This Day in RI History: March 29, 1927, TV personality John McLaughlin is born in Providence
John McLaughlin was a Providence-born American television personality and political commentator most noted for his public affairs television show The McLaughlin Group. McLaughlin was born March 29, 1927 in Providence where he later attended La Salle Academy. He was ordained a priest after graduating Boston College and later received a PhD. from Columbia University. McLauglin […]
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Tyler O’Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler O’Neill set some unlikely baseball history on opening day in the stadium he visited almost yearly as a kid growing up in British Columbia. And it came against the team that drafted him more than a decade ago. “Baseball is a funny game,” O’Neill said. […]
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Summer prices announced for Newport Community Electricity program
Newport households and businesses enrolled in the City’s Newport Community Electricity program can expect to see their electric rates decrease this spring, according to a press release from the City of Newport today. Residential customers enrolled in the City’s default community plan can expect electric rates of 10.291 cents/kWh, which is below those being offered […]
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Governor McKee, DEM, RI General Assembly announce 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grantees, helping grow agricultural, seafood businesses
Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grantees at Newport Vineyards. More than 40 local farmers, fishers, specialty food producers obtained LASA grant awards, splitting more than $650,000 in funding on projects that will support the growth, development, and […]
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Newport Jazz Festival to celebrate 70th Anniversary in 2024; tickets and lineup will be released on April 9
The Newport Jazz Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park in August for its 70th Anniversary celebration, which will take place from August 2 to 4. Specially priced three-day general admission tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 9, at 1 p.m., the same time Newport Jazz Festival will release the 2024 lineup. All three-day, […]
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Meet Purdy, a 1-year-old mixed-breed up for adoption at Potter League for Animals
Meet your new best friend, Purdy – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Purdy is a 1-year-old female mixed breed. “Purdy is a sweet black and white pittie mix looking for a new home,” Potter League for Animals shared on their website. “This […]
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Where people in Rhode Island are moving to most
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest Census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states continued to record influxes in population, while the Northeast saw the biggest drops, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania. These trends largely […]
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Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists. Granite Shore Power said Wednesday it reached an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to close the Merrimack Station in New […]
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What’s Up in Newport this Easter Weekend: March 29 – 31
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, March 29, through Sunday, March 31, 2024. Friday, March 29 Things To Do 10 am: Couples Magical Mini Retreat at Recharge Newport 11:30 am: Stoneacre Garden Reopening & Season Kick-off Celebration 6 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport […]
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Single-event tickets are now on sale for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to Courting Fashion presented by Chubb and Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends. Fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the Class of 2024 – Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom, and Leander Paes […]
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Portsmouth Police Department awarded National Accreditation
On March 23, 2024, the Portsmouth Police Department was awarded its initial Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). CALEA® Accreditation is recognized as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. “This is a mark of the department’s dedication and commitment to upholding the highest standards in policing,” […]
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25 of the best places to see the solar eclipse across the US
The total solar eclipse on April 8 won’t just be a wondrous astronomical event—it’s projected to be one of the biggest drivers of travel in the United States this year. The Great American Eclipse expects between 1 and 4 million people to travel to see the eclipse; that doesn’t include the 31 million Americans who […]