WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A yellow Labrador out for a walk with his owner in Rhode Island had to be rescued by firefighters on New Year’s Day after he wandered onto a thin layer of ice covering a pond and fell through the center. According to the Misquamicut Fire Department, volunteer firefighters and other emergency […]
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Puddingstone to present internationally acclaimed Sitkovetsky Trio at Rough Point
Coming off a sold-out holiday double-header concert at Redwood Library, the Puddingstone chamber music series returns to Rough Point mansion on Jan. 27 with a performance by the internationally celebrated Sitkovetsky Trio. Known as one of today’s foremost piano trios, violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky, cellist Isang Enders and pianist Wu Qian have earned critical acclaim and […]
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URI and local colleges seek hunter-harvested ducks for groundbreaking microplastics study
Local duck hunters have a unique opportunity to contribute to scientific research this month as University of Rhode Island researchers and their colleagues from three other Rhode Island institutions launch a study examining microplastic contamination in Narragansett Bay waterfowl. Postdoctoral fellows Tori Mezebish Quinn and Dylan Bakner, along with Professor Scott McWilliams from URI’s Department […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 2 – 4
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, January 2 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Briana White at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Live music at 8 p.m. Newport Blues […]
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CCRI cybersecurity club ranks 29th nationally in fall competition
The Community College of Rhode Island’s Cybersecurity Club has established itself as one of the best in the country after a strong showing at the National Cyber League fall 2025 competition. CCRI placed 29th nationally out of 490 colleges and universities in the final Cyber Power Rankings for the fall season. The college ranked second […]
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CiderCon 2026 to bring nearly 900 industry professionals to Providence in February
While overall alcohol sales across the United States continue to soften, hard cider is bucking the trend, and the industry will gather in Providence next month to celebrate. CiderCon 2026, presented by the American Cider Association, will take place Feb. 2–5 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The conference is expected to draw nearly 900 […]
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R.I. lawmakers are back in action on Tuesday. Here’s what awaits them.
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJanuary 2, 2026 Heading into his sixth year leading the chamber, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has mastered the art of satisfying a flurry of funding requests despite an ever-present budget deficit. This year feels different. “It’s going to be a challenging year,” Shekarchi, a Warwick Democrat, said […]
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Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong lead No. 1 UConn to 30th straight win, 90-53 over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 18 points, Sarah Strong scored 17 and No. 1 UConn extended its winning streak to 30 games with a 90-53 victory over Providence on Wednesday. UConn (14-0, 5-0 Big East) hasn’t dropped a game since an 80-76 loss to Tennessee on Feb. 6, 2024. The Huskies have won 52 straight […]
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Moore’s 19 help Loyola Chicago take down Rhode Island 61-57
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Justin Moore had 19 points in Loyola Chicago’s 61-57 win against Rhode Island on Wednesday. Moore also contributed five assists and three steals for the Ramblers (5-9, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference). Miles Rubin scored 12 points while finishing 5 of 6 from the floor and added five rebounds. Kayde Dotson went […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for Newport: 2-4 inches of snow expected for New Year’s Eve
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Newport and surrounding areas, with snow expected to move in Wednesday evening and continue into New Year’s Day. The advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday. Newport and all of Rhode Island can expect total snow accumulations of 2 […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Rhode Island
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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What’s up in Newport: Wednesday, December 31
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Wednesday, December 31, in Newport. Weather Forecast Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Tonight: Snow, mainly between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Low around 27. West wind 9 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new snow accumulation […]
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Letter to the Editor: The power of community engagement in municipal governance
As residents of Newport, we are all deeply connected to the decisions made by our city’s municipal commissions. These commissions, though often working behind the scenes, play a powerful role in shaping our daily lives. From zoning and parks to housing and sustainability, they influence decisions that directly impact our neighborhoods, the schools our children […]
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Charlotte, Noah top Rhode Island’s most popular baby names in 2025
Charlotte and Noah were the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2025, according to preliminary data released Monday by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Charlotte topped the list for girls for the second consecutive year, with 51 babies given the name. Noah led the boys’ list with 63 babies, jumping from third […]
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RIPTA to operate on holiday schedule New Year’s Day
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will operate all fixed-route bus service on a Sunday/holiday schedule on New Year’s Day. All RIPTA offices will be closed Thursday, and flex services will not be available. The RIde paratransit program will operate on a holiday schedule. The reservation line will not be staffed, but passengers can leave […]
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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 $360,782 in November, 0.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
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Oysters, crab and $400,000 worth of lobster meat stolen in New England
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Imagine the buffet. Forty-thousand oysters, lobster worth $400,000 and a cache of crabmeat all were stolen in separate incidents within weeks of each other in New England. The first seafood vanished on Nov. 22 in Falmouth, Maine, where authorities suspect someone stole 14 cages full of […]
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‘Full Circle’ exhibition to reunite Monumenta artists at Rosecliff
A new exhibition opening in February will revisit one of the world’s first large-scale outdoor sculpture shows through the work of artist Richard Fleischner and his contemporaries. “Full Circle: Richard Fleischner with David Smith, Christo, Claes Oldenburg, Barnett Newman, & other Monumenta Artists” runs Feb. 6 through May 3 at Rosecliff. The exhibition marks 51 […]
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Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
By MARC LEVY and SARAH BRUMFIELD Associated Press Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after she was diagnosed with leukemia last year. She was 35. Schlossberg, daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg, revealed she had terminal cancer in a November 2025 essay in […]
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Republican Chas Calenda sworn in as interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island
by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island CurrentDecember 30, 2025 For at least the next 120 days, Rhode Island has a freshly appointed federal attorney who will prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. government and represent it in civil matters. Charles “Chas” Calenda was sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around […]
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Legislative Outlook: Finkelman – the economy and environment critical issues in 2026
With the Rhode Island General Assembly session scheduled to begin on Jan. 6, WhatsUpNewp has reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what they see as the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island in 2026, and legislation they are planning to introduce. Today, we focus on State Rep. Alex Finkelman, D-Dist. 74, He is […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse trust launches executive director search ahead of milestone 2026 season
Rose Island Lighthouse & Fort Hamilton Trust announced Monday the launch of a regional search for a new executive director as the organization prepares for a landmark 2026 season marking both its 40th anniversary and the United States Semiquincentennial. The full-time position offers an annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000 and is suited to mid-career […]
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RIPTA announces 2026 community site visits for reduced fare bus pass program
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced its 2026 schedule of community site visits for the reduced fare bus pass program for seniors and people with disabilities. RIPTA customer service staff will travel to locations throughout the state each month to process photo ID bus passes for qualified seniors and individuals with disabilities who have […]
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Polar plunge returns to Newport on New Year’s Day
A Wish Come True will host its 22nd annual Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Plunge Challenge on Jan. 1, 2026, at Easton’s Beach. Participants will plunge into the Atlantic Ocean at noon to raise funds for children ages 3-18 battling life-threatening illnesses in Rhode Island, southeastern and central Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. “The Polar Plunge […]