PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Dalen Davis had 22 points in Princeton’s 63-53 win against Brown on Saturday. Davis added five rebounds for the Tigers (7-13, 3-2 Ivy League). Jackson Hicke scored 19 points to go with 13 rebounds and three steals. Landon Lewis led the way for the Bears (7-11, 1-4) with 13 points, nine […]
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Pilgrim pulls away from Middletown girls basketball, 50-20
Middletown girls basketball fell to Pilgrim 50-20 in a physical road matchup Friday night at Pilgrim High School. The Patriots set the tone early, with several jump balls called during an aggressive first quarter as both teams fought for possession. Pilgrim built a commanding 26-6 lead by halftime. Skylar Hawes led the Patriots with 14 […]
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Payton Pritchard scores 32 and Celtics outlast Nets 130-126 in double overtime
NEW YORK (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, Jaylen Brown had 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night. Hugo González forced the second OT on a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left in the first extra period. Baylor Scheierman found […]
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On the Market: A look at each Open House happening in Newport County this weekend (Jan. 24-25)
This weekend’s open house schedule across Newport County is notably frontloaded on Saturday, as agents and sellers prepare for an impending winter storm expected to bring snowfall and impact much of the area on Sunday. As a result, the bulk of showings and open house activity has been concentrated into a tighter Saturday window. Given […]
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Rhode Island brewers team up to create ‘401 Beer,’ releasing statewide April 1
Rhode Island’s craft brewers are joining forces this spring to release a collaborative beer named after the Ocean State’s iconic area code. Members of the Rhode Island Brewers Guild have created “401 Beer,” a limited-edition hoppy lager set to launch statewide on Wednesday, April 1. Proceeds from sales will benefit the guild. The recipe came […]
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Congressman Amo secures $2.7 million in federal funding for Newport County projects
Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) announced Friday that he has secured more than $2.7 million in federal Community Project Funding for three Newport County projects as part of an $11 million package for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. The funding, which passed the House of Representatives on January 22, will be sent to the President for […]
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Rhode Island
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in […]
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Bruins strike early, hold off Golden Knights 4-3 for 9th win in 11 games.
BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy started a three-goal flurry in a 54-second span in the first period, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night. Boston won for the ninth time in 11 games. Elias Lindholm and Tanner Jeannot also scored […]
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Rep. Carson introduces bills to protect Newport Hospital birthing center, expand maternal health services
Rep. Lauren H. Carson has made protecting maternal health care her top legislative priority this session, introducing two bills aimed at safeguarding birthing centers across Rhode Island amid ongoing discussions about the future of Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Carson, a Democrat representing Newport, submitted the legislation on the same day she introduced […]
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Rogers High School seeking $7,500 to continue senior banner tradition on Broadway
A fundraising effort is underway to continue the tradition of displaying portrait banners of Rogers High School seniors along Broadway ahead of their 2026 graduation. The campaign, organized by RHS 2026 Families, has raised $1,955 from 23 donors as of Thursday — about 27% of its $7,500 goal. The project is entirely self-funded through community […]
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RIPTA urges riders to sign up for alerts as winter storm approaches Rhode Island
With a winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow to Rhode Island this weekend, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is asking bus riders to sign up for service alerts and prepare for possible delays, detours, or cancellations. RIPTA said service updates will be posted at ripta.com/alerts and on the agency’s social media accounts (@RideRIPTA […]
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Grenon’s Newport Night Run returns April 4 to support Newport Public Education Foundation
Registration is open for the 11th annual Grenon’s Newport Night Run, Newport’s only after-dark road race, set for Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. The 5K run and walk starts and ends at Rogers High School, winding through Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road. Proceeds benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation, which provides classroom grants, scholarships, […]
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Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro’s move to Boston
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — It’s been no small potatoes that Rhode Islanders have been able to choose the image of Mr. Potato Head as a specialty license plate for decades. Yet with Hasbro’s decision to move its headquarters from the smallest state in the U.S. to Boston, two lawmakers say it’s time to hash […]
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The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christian McCaffrey has become only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, as he joins Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about keeping Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals alive?
We are now seeing the predictable twisting in the wind as our state leadership struggles with what to do about Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals, which are bankrupt. Nobody in state government likes to see hospitals close, in part because people work at hospitals and those people vote, and their unions have lobbying power. That […]
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Broncos are an underdog to Patriots as Bo Nix’s injury impacts odds
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Denver would be a slight favorite if quarterback Bo Nix was healthy and ready to play Sunday in the AFC championship game, but the Broncos instead are fairly substantial underdogs to New England. It’s a development that has caused some head shaking in the sports betting industry. The Broncos would be about 1 […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 30 points, grabs 10 rebounds to lead Celtics to 119-104 victory over Pacers
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics opened a 23-point first-half lead before coasting to a 119-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Sam Hauser hit five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points for Boston, and Neemias Queta had 17 points and nine rebounds. The Celtics bounced […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Suffs’ is a standing ovation-worthy triumph at PPAC
It’s hard to believe, but women didn’t have the right to vote in American elections until 1920. And it took a movement of determined women to win that right. That’s the focus for “Suffs,” now on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Suffs is short for suffragists, the women leading the movement to win […]
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Newport Folk Festival tickets go on sale Feb. 4
Mark your calendars, folk fans. Tickets for the 2026 Newport Folk Festival will go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. EST, the Newport Festivals Foundation announced. The three-day festival returns to Fort Adams State Park from July 24-26, bringing music lovers back to the scenic waterfront venue overlooking Newport Harbor. All tickets will […]
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What you can buy on Aquidneck Island for under $500,000
Affordability is one of the biggest hurdles facing homebuyers who want to live on Aquidneck Island. For many families and first-time buyers, the math simply hasn’t worked, pushing them to explore nearby markets where their dollar stretches further. Communities like Tiverton, Warren, Bristol, North Kingstown, and South Kingstown have all seen increased interest as buyers […]
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Rogers boys finish fifth at Sullivan Meet in Providence
Rogers, Tiverton, and Middletown athletes competed at the Sullivan Meet at Providence Career & Technical Academy on Tuesday, with the Vikings boys team finishing fifth overall with 44 points. North Kingstown dominated the meet, winning both the boys and girls team titles with 186.5 and 207 points, respectively. Several local athletes earned top finishes in […]
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Silent cinema returns to The JPT with live musical accompaniment
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host two classic silent films with live musical scores this winter, offering audiences a chance to experience cinema as it was nearly a century ago. Accompanist Jeff Rapsis will perform live improvised synth-piano scores for both screenings: Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. and […]
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Stars end Bruins’ 6-game winning streak with a dominant 6-2 victory
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins’ six-game winning streak, 6-2 on Tuesday night. Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque and Esa Lindell also scored for the Stars, who had just three goals in their […]
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Historic Newport Victorian sells for $5.15 million, setting neighborhood record
A historic Victorian residence on Kay Street has sold for $5.15 million, setting a new record for the Kay-Catherine neighborhood, according to Hogan Associates Christie’s International Real Estate. The sale of Old Acre at 27 Kay Street represents the highest ever recorded sale for the neighborhood based on statewide MLS data, the brokerage announced Tuesday. […]
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American winger Griffin Yow back in MLS with New England after 3 1/2 years with Belgium’s Westerlo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — American winger Griffin Yow returned to Major League Soccer on Tuesday, joining the New England Revolution after 3 1/2 seasons with Belgium’s Westerlo. New England said the 23-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. The Revolution acquired his discovery priority from Vancouver for […]