By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, MATTHEW DALY, MICHAEL HILL and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry, jeopardizing the Biden administration’s goals of powering 10 million homes from towering ocean-based turbines […]
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Biden tells residents of Maine city reeling from mass shooting: ‘You’re not alone’
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, PATRICK WHITTLE and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stood for a moment of silence and placed a bouquet of white flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Schemengees Bar and Grille, one of the scenes of the state’s deadliest mass shooting. Biden then bent […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Despite the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, commuters have been treated to slowly falling gasoline prices this Halloween week. The costs for oil and demand for gas are both falling, contributing to the downward trend in prices at the pump. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is nearly at […]
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RITBA and RIDOT release weekly road construction reports
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority November 5 – 11, 2023 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge which are […]
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November Picks: Top ten concerts in Rhode Island this month
This week, we’re introducing a new column, “Top 10 Concerts This Month.” The good news – November offers an exceptionally strong lineup of shows in the state, from legends of rock and roll to rising stars. At last check, tickets are still available for all of these shows. November 10: Bob Dylan, who first played […]
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Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council honors Joe Nicholson, Dorothy Pascale at Annual Meeting
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) honored two public employees for their outstanding service at their annual meeting last night. The recipients of RIPEC’s 47th Annual Public Service Awards are Dorothy Pascale, State Controller at the Rhode Island Department of Administration, and Joseph Nicholson, the recently retired City Manager of Newport. A keynote address was given […]
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On The Market: Weekend Open House lineup for Newport County
Are you on the hunt for your dream home? Are you interested in investing in Newport County? This weekend presents an exciting opportunity to explore a variety of homes across our community. Whether you’re seeking a cozy single-family home, a stylish condominium, or a spacious multi-family property, you’ll find a range of options to consider. […]
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Newport police report for Nov. 2 – 3
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Thursday, November 2 through 7 am on Friday, November 3, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. ARREST LOG At 8:33 am […]
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island’s special elections
By ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday to complete the term of former Democratic U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned in May after seven terms. Also on the ballot is a special election for state Senate. Amo, a […]
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DeBrusk, Coyle score in the shootout, leading the Bruins to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle scored in the shootout and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night. DeBrusk and Paval Zacha scored in regulation for the Bruins, who lead the Eastern Conference with a 9-0-1 record. Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves. Mitchell […]
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New Red Sox baseball boss Breslow says he is not just another ‘Ivy League nerd’
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Craig Breslow got a taste of what baseball means to Boston during two stints as a left-hander in the Red Sox bullpen. But the experience that best prepared him for his new job may have come when he was working in the Cubs front office and […]
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Patriots, Commanders enter matchup with confidence in spite of recent results
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — At the bottom of the AFC standings and in the throes of his worst start since his first season in New England, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could have easily been sellers at the trade deadline. They weren’t. “We’re getting ready for Washington,” Belichick said this week regarding his team’s lack […]
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Providence, South Kingstown, and Tiverton Police Departments among law enforcement agencies nationwide receiving COPS grants
United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha joins the Justice Department today in announcing several new commitments as part of the Justice Department’s Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime. Instituted by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in May 2021, the strategy focuses on harnessing federal resources, intelligence, and expertise as a force-multiplier with state, local, and Tribal […]
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Rhode Island Delegation delivers $3.8 million for Port Infrastructure at Quonset
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner today announced $3.8 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to construct a ramp at the Port of Davisville’s Pier 1 to accommodate stern offload roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels that carry automobiles and other wheeled cargo. […]
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What’s Up in Newport this weekend: Nov. 3 – 5
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend. This Weekend Stories that have appeared on WhatsUpNewp.com that are related to this week; Friday, November 3 Things To Do Nov. 3 – 12: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport and Bristol Counties Nov. 3 – 12: Foodie Film Festival […]
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U.S. Senate passes trio of Appropriations Bills with $73.6 million in Senator Reed-backed earmarks for Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, the U.S. Senate voted 82-15 to pass an appropriations package including the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Agriculture-FDA); and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bills as part of a bipartisan appropriations package. The […]
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All-access documentary – A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race – to be released Friday on Eurosport
A three-part documentary featuring a deep dive into the lives of the sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race 2022-23 will be released on Friday 3rd November on Eurosport. It will also be distributed within the USA on Max at a future date, with further global distribution to come. “A Voyage of Discovery: The […]
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$90,000 grant from Rhode Island Foundation will help Social Enterprise Greenhouse expand help for historically marginalized communities
A $90,000 grant from the Rhode Island Foundation will help the Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) expand its programs for entrepreneurs from historically marginalized communities. The initiative will focus on start-ups in Newport as well as Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket. “The demographics of our state are rapidly changing, but for too many, real opportunity […]
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Newport police report for Nov. 1 – 2
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Wednesday, November 1 through 7 am on Thursday, November 2. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. ARREST LOG There were no arrests […]
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Letter: Support the proposed Middletown School Building Program and Bond request
I am writing to support the proposed Middletown School Building Program and Bond request. I respect the excellent work of our Middletown Public Schools Building Committee and appreciate the need that has been well-established over many years. As a former student of the Middletown schools, along with my wife and children. It would be selfish […]
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Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, sits out the 4th as the Celtics rout the Pacers 155-104
BOSTON (AP) — The last time the Boston Celtics scored 155 points in a regular-season game, there was only one championship banner hanging in the rafters of the old Boston Garden. Red Auerbach was still the coach. The Lakers were still in Minneapolis. On Wednesday night, Jayson Tatum helped them do it again. “I think […]
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Aquidneck Community Table welcomes the winter season with the reopening of the Newport Winter Farmers Market
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) this week announced the re-opening of the Newport winter farmers market, a seasonal celebration of local agriculture and artisanal goods. The market will take place every Saturday from November 4th, 2023, to April 27, 2024, at Stoneacre Garden. “The winter farmers market offers an abundance of fresh, locally-grown produce, fish, meats, and […]
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BankNewport’s “Kind Heart Warm Soles” drive collects over 1,800 new pairs of socks for Rhode Island’s unhoused population
As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport is pleased to announce that its “Kind Heart Warm Soles” drive to benefit organizations serving Rhode Island’s unhoused population resulted in the collection of over 1,800 pairs of new adult and children’s socks from its employees and members of the community who made donations at BankNewport’s 19 branch locations around Rhode Island […]
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Theatre Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at PPAC is outrageously funny and so very irreverent
The Tony Award-winning “The Book of Mormon” is back in Providence. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s what you need to know. The show was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the team behind “South Park.” With that in mind, the watch word is “irreverent.” Soooo irreverent, and sooooo funny. I was grinning […]
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Newport police report for Oct. 31 – Nov. 1
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Tuesday, October 31 through 7 am on Wednesday, November 1. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log to withhold home address information. All persons arrested or cited are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. ARREST LOG At 12:45 pm on […]