MVYRADIO has surpassed its $600,000 Bridge The Gap fundraising goal, allowing the public radio station to move forward with financial security after Congress and the administration moved to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting last summer. The CPB had provided community service grants to MVYRADIO — which broadcasts at 88.7 FM on Cape Cod and […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns for 20th year with more than 90 participating eateries
Providence Restaurant Weeks returns this month for its 20th year, with nearly 100 restaurants across the state offering prix fixe menus, lunch and dinner specials and creative drink offerings. The two-week culinary event runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 7 and features restaurants from Providence to the West Bay, East Bay and beyond, according to GoProvidence, […]
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Harris scores 25, Brown misses potential game-winner and Pistons hold off Celtics for 104-103 win
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference. […]
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Nigel James, Ben Gold rally Marquette to 105-104 victory over Providence in OT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freshman Nigel James Jr. scored a season-high 38 points and Ben Gold made the first of two free throws with four seconds left in overtime as Marquette edged Providence 105-104 on Monday night. James also had eight assists for the Golden Eagles (7-13, 2-7 Big East Conference). Royce Parham had 18 points […]
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Denver backup QB and ex-Patriot Jarrett Stidham is all that’s keeping New England from Super Bowl
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — All that stands between the New England Patriots and their first trip to the Super Bowl since Tom Brady left is a backup quarterback that they already know pretty well. The team that Brady led to six NFL titles — and 13 conference title games — will play Denver (15-3) on […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Jan. 12-16)
The Newport County real estate market continues to be off to the races with a roaring start in the first quarter of the year, with strong and consistent activity across a wide range of price points and property types. From entry-level condominiums to Gilded Aged legacy estates, buyer demand remained steady and competitive last week […]
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Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years. In Mike Vrabel’s first season as coach, the Patriots will […]
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Salve Regina men’s basketball cruises past Coast Guard, 94-69
The Salve Regina Seahawks turned a competitive first half into a commanding 25-point victory over the Coast Guard Bears on Saturday afternoon, winning 94-69 at the Rodgers Recreation Center. Senior captain Sean Seymour led the way with 21 points on 10-of-18 shooting, while fellow captain Jack McMullen added 18 points, connecting on four of his […]
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Bruins beat Blackhawks 5-2, extend winning streak to six games
CHICAGO (AP) — Mason Lohrei scored two goals and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Saturday night to extend their winning streak to six games. Charlie McAvoy, Viktor Arvidsson and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored goals while Joonas Korpisalo made 22 saves for the Bruins, who have won eight of their last 11 […]
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Jaylen Brown scores 41 points and the Celtics blow out the Hawks 132-106
By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 41 points, Sam Hauser led a 3-point barrage in the second quarter and the Boston Celtics blew away the Atlanta Hawks 132-106 on Saturday night. The Celtics put this one away with a 52-point outburst in the second quarter, stretching what had been a […]
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Review: ‘Clue’ delivers exactly what we need right now
You know Clue. You played Clue in your youth – the murder mystery board game. You may have seen the movie from 1985, starring Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd, among others. And now, you can see “Clue,” live on stage at PPAC. I must admit, I went in with reservations, What could this 75-minute, intermission-free […]
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CRMC approves Jamestown oyster farm expansion
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current January 16, 2026 A Jamestown oyster farm is poised for expansion, after receiving unanimous approval from the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council on Tuesday. The council’s swift stamp of approval lets Rocky Rhode Oyster Co. owner Brad Boehringer add 3.5 acres to his existing, 7.8-acre oyster farm in […]
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Rhode Island tax changes for 2026 include new short-term rental levy, higher estate tax threshold
Several tax changes took effect in Rhode Island on Jan. 1, including a new tax on whole-home short-term rentals and inflation adjustments to the estate tax threshold, the state Division of Taxation announced this week. The changes affect short-term rental operators, homebuyers, estate planning and several business tax credits. Short-term rentals Owners of short-term rentals […]
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Vaaks has 24 as Providence downs Creighton 93-88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Stefan Vaaks scored 24 points as Providence beat Creighton 93-88 on Friday night. Vaaks added seven assists for the Friars (9-9, 2-5 Big East Conference). Jamier Jones scored 18 points while shooting 8 of 16 from the field and 2 for 6 from the line and added 11 rebounds. Oswin Erhunmwunse […]
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Keeping the new year’s SPARRK lit after January: Gail Lowney Alofsin on momentum, meaning, and mindset
Gail Lowney Alofsin is Newport’s own energizer bunny. She is everywhere—starting each day at the gym at 5:30 a.m., moving through “hour of power” coffees and back-to-back meetings, commuting to and from the University of Rhode Island campus, where she serves as Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Office of Strategic Initiatives, teaching at […]
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Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
A federal judge ruled Friday that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume, the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court. The administration announced last month it was suspending leases for at least 90 days on five East Coast offshore wind projects because of national security concerns. Its announcement […]
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On the Market: A look at every home hosting an Open House this weekend in Newport County (Jan. 17-18)
This weekend’s lineup of open houses is an early indicator of how active and engaged the market already feels as we head toward spring. Buyer interest has picked up noticeably, showings are consistent, and many conversations are happening earlier than we typically see at this point in the year. For buyers, open houses offer a […]
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Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean’s chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That is the takeaway from a study performed by a group of German scientists who tested the effects of a […]
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After retiring Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, Bruins get off to quick start and beat Kraken 4-2
BOSTON (AP) — Marat Khusnutdinov and Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first 3:45 of the game, and the Boston Bruins held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 to the rafters. Mark Kastelic added a short-handed goal in the second period, and Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots […]
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Simons scores 39 points off the bench, Brown adds 27 and Celtics rally to stun Heat 119-114
MIAMI (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, Jaylen Brown added 27 and the Boston Celtics trailed most of the way before rallying to beat the Miami Heat 119-114 on Thursday night. Sam Hauser added 17 points for the Celtics, who outscored Miami 36-21 in the fourth […]
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Dehumidification work to begin on Mount Hope Bridge; lane closures expected through April
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Thursday that work will begin on the first phase of installing a dehumidification system on the Mount Hope Bridge starting Jan. 20. The project is expected to continue through April 2026. Alternating lanes will be closed Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays […]
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Boston Bruins retire Zdeno Chara’s No. 33, honoring the giant defenseman who led 2011 Cup victory
BOSTON (AP) — When Zdeno Chara signed with the Boston Bruins in 2006, the No. 3 he wore early in his career had already been retired by the Original Six franchise. So he picked No. 33 without giving it much thought. “Little did I know how meaningful 33 was,” Chara said on Thursday night before his […]
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Texans’ top-ranked defense looks to slow down Drake Maye and the Patriots in divisional matchup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye made his first NFL start against the Houston Texans. The New England Patriots’ second-year quarterback has come a long way in the 15 months since. “That feels like, shoot, 10 years ago. It’s been a long journey,” Maye said. “Running out there with the first-snap jitters was pretty cool. […]
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Rogers honors legendary coach Jim Psaras with scoreboard dedication, defeats rival Middletown 48-41
A sold-out crowd packed Rogers High School’s gymnasium Tuesday night for far more than a basketball game. Before the Vikings tipped off against island rival Middletown, the Rogers community gathered to honor Jim Psaras, the legendary coach who led the program for 26 seasons and passed away in July 2022 after a battle with cancer. […]
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Hill scores 19 as VCU beats Rhode Island 84-75
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Terrence Hill Jr. helped lead VCU over Rhode Island on Wednesday with 19 points off of the bench in an 84-75 victory. Hill shot 7 for 11 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Rams (12-6, 3-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Jadrian Tracey […]