Marcin Rembisz, Communications Coordinator/Secretary, for Newport Public Schools shared the following with What’sUpNewp regarding upcoming offerings at Newport Community School. Newport Community School (NCS), in collaboration with local schools and community partners, provides educational opportunities to complement classroom learning and support academic success, personal responsibility and economic self-sufficiency in a vibrant engaged commun More info […]
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Nanaquaket Pond Bridge in Tiverton will temporarily close for repairs
Starting Monday, August 26, through Friday, August 30, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), is scheduled to close the Nanaquaket Pond Bridge, between Bridgeport Road and Highland Road, on Route 77 (Main Road) in Tiverton. With minor concrete repairs nearing completion, the closure will allow crews to pave and waterproof the bridge deck, according […]
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Southern Hemisphere Clubs among the favorites for sixth edition of sailing’s premiere Corinthian Championship
Photo credits: Courtesy of Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, ROLEX/Daniel Forster (2) | Content via New York Yacht Club The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron currently has sailing’s most prestigious silver ewer on display in its clubhouse on the Auckland waterfront. But this September, the yacht club will aim to add to its crowded trophy […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary names Kaity Ryan new Executive Director
The Norman Bird Sanctuary announced to friends and followers on Wednesday that they have appointed a new Executive Director. The announcement The Norman Bird Sanctuary Board of Directors announced the appointment of Kaity Ryan as the organization’s new Executive Director. Beginning September 9th, Ryan will lead the nonprofit’s mission in wildlife habitat conservation and environmental […]
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Coast Guard fines Woods Hole and Block Island ferry jumpers
The U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast office announced today that investigators from Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England have issued two notices of violation last month with proposed penalties of $2,500 each to two individuals for intentionally jumping over ferry railings in June and July. The act of intentionally jumping into the water from a […]
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URI economist suggests RI could enter a recession by the end of 2019, well ahead of the rest of the nation
With many economists projecting a likely national recession by the end of 2020, a local economist is suggesting that Rhode Island could lead the way and go into recession as early as late 2019. University of Rhode Island Economist Len Lardaro, author of a monthly Current Conditions Index that measures the health of the Rhode […]
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Weddings: How Favors Help You Find Your Seat
Everyone that is planning a wedding has a budget to stick to and when “one more thing” adds to their list, it can be daunting. In recent years, couples have been opting to have their favors as their place cards for their guests. It can make it so much more interactive for the guests during […]
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RIDOH Recommends Closing Surfer’s End of Sachuest Beach; Re-Opening Watchaug Pond Beaches
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Surfer’s End at Sachuest Beach in Middletown for swimming because of high bacteria levels, and re-opening YMCA Camp Watchaug and Burlingame Picnic Area in Charlestown since bacteria counts there have returned to acceptable levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor the water quality regularly to assure safe […]
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Waites Wharf Hotel proposal expected to be continued
The City of Newport announced this afternoon that per a request by the applicant, a petition for a special use permit and variance to the dimensional requirements for permission to demolish the existing structures and construct a 150-room hotel on Waites Wharf is not expected to be heard during this month’s meeting of the Zoning […]
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10,000 gallons of untreated sewage discharged into Newport Harbor (Updated)
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced on Monday night that a sewer lined owned by the Naval Station Newport failed today, discharging 10,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Newport Harbor. Since notifying DEM of the failure of the force main on Monday morning, Navy staff have used septage haulers and their own vacuum […]
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NUWC to conduct in-water exercises and technical demonstrations in East Passage of Narragansett Bay August 26 – 29
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Newport, RI, will be conducting in-water exercises and technical demonstrations of unmanned surface, underwater, and aerial vehicles in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from 26-29 August 2019, according to a recent Facebook Post by Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA). RIMTA also shared, “See the graphic below for […]
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House Poor, No More: Realtor.com launches industry-first monthly payment filter to help buyers stay on budget
“How much can I afford?” is one of the largest decisions that faces every home buyer, no matter his or her budget or where he or she wants to live. Realtor.com, the Home of Home Search℠, today announced an industry-first monthly payment filter that helps buyers stick to their budget by hiding homes that exceed their […]
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Ida Lewis Distance Race names winners in five classes
via Media Pro Int’l for Ida Lewis Distance Race For a 15th year the Ida Lewis Distance Race indulged competitive racing sailors in an overnight sprint that proved both challenging and extraordinary. Thirty-one teams, in five classes for boats of 28 feet and longer, set out after noontime on Friday, August 16 to engage in a 110-mile course that […]
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Noroton reclaims top spot at Hinman Team Race
Photo credits: Elizabeth Elder/New York Yacht Club (2), Stuart Streuli/New York Yacht Club Winning its final four races in the Hinman Masters Team Race put the crew from Noroton Yacht Club (Darien, Conn.) in a strong position for the overall title, but it didn’t quite seal the deal. With Noroton done for the day and […]
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86 paddlers participate in 2nd Annual Paddle for Access, raise over $8K for Clean Ocean Access
From seven states across the region, 86 paddlers advanced the mission of Clean Ocean Access on August 17, 2019 by paddling around Rose Island and Goat Island to bring awareness to the importance to protect and preserve shoreline access as part of the 2nd annual Paddle for Access hosted at the Newport Shipyard, Newport, Rhode […]
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Newport Police Department receives grant funding for new equipment
via City of Newport news The U.S. Department of Justice provides funding for grants to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. These funds are made available to local law enforcement agencies through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Formula Program: Local Solicitation. The […]
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Newport Open Houses: 13 homes to check out this weekend (Aug. 17 – 18)
On the market for a new home? Well this upcoming weekend is looking like a good time to explore more than a dozen homes that have recently hit the market. What’sUpNewp’s Open House listings are brought to you by our real estate partners, William Raveis Newport. Contact William Raveis for all of your real estate, mortagage, […]
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Newport on The Rhode Show: Exploring the History within Fort Adams
Our friends from The Rhode Show make the “long” trek to Newport on Friday morning for a live broadcast from Fort Adams. If you happened to miss the show live, you can watch the clips that included live shots from three different areas within Fort Adams at the link below now. https://www.wpri.com/rhode-show/exploring-the-history-within-fort-adams/ Catch The Rhode […]
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Breakers Landscape Restoration: $1 million phase one completed
via Preservation Society of Newport County The Preservation Society of Newport County announced the completion of phase one of its multi-year, multi-million dollar rehabilitation of The Breakers landscape today. “The revival of The Breakers gardens and grounds is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by the Preservation Society, and will take a number […]
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Governor Raimondo Directs Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald Shea
Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff on Friday, August 16, 2019 in memory of former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Donald Shea. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, the date of his internment. “As a […]
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What does the future hold for Aquidneck Island? Aquidneck Island Land Trust shares details of build-out analysis
Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) hosted a public program on Wednesday night to share details of a build-out analysis of Aquidneck Island by Sasaki Associates. The analysis presented two possible scenarios for the island: (1) What will be the impact to Aquidneck Island if current development and sprawl trends continue status quo? (2) What will be […]
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Recap: August 14th Newport City Council Meeting
Newport City Council met for approximately three hours and seven minutes on Wednesday night. Here’s our attempt at a quick recap of the meeting and the council votes. Of note, you’ll see votes totaling six instead of seven. Councilor Lynn Ceglie was absent from the meeting. See The full City Council Agenda Here, Watch The […]
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After a month missing, Jesse James’ dog has been found alive
After more than a month missing, Jesse James dog, Coco has been found! The news comes after a month of wondering where Coco went and several rewards offered. James announced the news on his Facebook Page on Wednesday evening; ” THEY FOUND HER!!!!!!!!!! The Amazing officers at Newport PD Found COCO!!!I guess she fell through a […]
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Newport’s City Council and School Committee schedule workshop to discuss school building project
The Newport City Council and School Committee will hold a joint workshop tomorrow at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, 43 Broadway, to discuss the prospective school building project and debt service, a cost that could exceed $200 million. Newport Councilwoman Jeanne Napolitano said today that the council has just received a 600-page document from […]
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Wedding Tips: What to consider when finding the right wedding venue
One of the biggest decisions people will make when planning their wedding, is choosing the right wedding venue. Our friends at Blackstone Caterers are back to help point those planning weddings in the right direction of what to consider when making that decision. Know your guest countCouples often make the mistake of falling in love […]