Gunnel Margaretha Saur, 91, of Middletown, Rhode Island passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jess Saur for 59 years. Gunnel was born in Goteborg, Sweden in May of 1932, the first child of Harold and Edith Andersson. World War II […]
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Gerry Goldstein: ‘All That’ and more about our state
I see we have a new Rhode Island slogan to attract tourists, and not surprisingly, it made its debut to mixed reviews. This is a touchy subject, especially after the last attempt at state sloganeering, “Cooler and Warmer,” was received like ketchup on a hot wiener or fried clams with no bellies. The new slogan, […]
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Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source. The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects. Massachusetts received bids from Avangrid Renewables, […]
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Four project developers submit offshore wind proposals to Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy announced today that it will evaluate offshore wind (OSW) proposals from four project developers in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for approximately 1,200 MW of clean and affordable energy – the largest procurement in state history. Proposals were received from: Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted, SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, and Vineyard […]
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday […]
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Newport Restaurant Group’s 2023 Gift Card Donation Program raises $64,000 for local nonprofits
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it has donated $64,000 to local nonprofits through its annual, year-round gift card program, exceeding last year’s fundraising total by more than $4,000. The program funds $2.00 from every gift card purchase to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. Since the program’s inception in 2019, more than $214,000 has […]
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Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tour Lucy’s Hearth
Lucy’s Hearth, which started 40 years ago as a community project to fight homelessness, today welcomed Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, and Juana Matias, New England Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Originally part of a former convent at St. Lucy’s Church […]
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A Flood Watch has been issued for Newport County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newport County, Rhode Island. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2 am on Thursday, March 28, through late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Flood Watch 307 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY […]
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Rhode Island DEM offering free boating safety classes for teenagers
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering free boating safety classes for young people 13 to 17. This is a two-day course that will teach participants everything they need to know about safety, regulations, and basic boating skills. The class will take place on Saturday, May […]
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Middletown Public Library to host free class on electronic and research tools
The Middletown Public Library will host a free class for all residents on Saturday, April 13. The class will teach residents about the library’s electronic and research tools, which are free of charge with a library card. The free class, which is open to all ages, will take place in the library’s meeting room, 700 […]
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ERICD seeks volunteers to ‘plog’ and ‘plock’ the Newport Rhode Race Marathon course after the runners
Join Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) to “plog” the Newport Rhode Race Marathon course after the runners on April 13! All participants must sign up by April 8. Ploggers (those who pick up trash while jogging) and plockers (those who pick up trash while walking) are invited to help ERICD clean up in Newport […]
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Sen. Euer bill would help Rhode Islanders pass on their homes without probate
While Rhode Islanders can avoid the costly and complex process of probate when they pass along financial assets like pension plans and life insurance policies to a named beneficiary, these mechanisms do not exist for Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death. Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has selected the 2024 Excellence in Business Award winners. Now in their 18th year, the awards recognize outstanding business achievements in Greater Newport. The Excellence in Business Awards Dinner will occur on April 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Newport Atlantic Resort, following the annual Expo. The […]
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Missing 17-year-old found dead near Newport State Airport
The Middletown Police Department announced on Wednesday, March 27, that they have recovered the body of a missing juvenile. At 11:17 am on Wednesday, March 27, Middletown Police Department said in a press release that their department, along with the Newport and Portsmouth Police Departments and U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force members, located the body […]
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Obituary: Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz
Phyllis M. (Silveira) Moniz, 68, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on March 23, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey J. Moniz. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Beatrice (Raposa) […]
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Newport Police Department Arrest & Dispatch Log: March 26 – 27
Newport Police arrested two Newport men on various charges on Tuesday, March 26, according to the Newport Police Department’s Arrest & Dispatch Logs for Tuesday, March 26, through 7 am on Wednesday, March 27. Arrest Log At 3:45 am on Tuesday, March 26, Benjamin Lederman, 23, of Newport, Rhode Island, was taken into custody by […]
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Body pulled from Providence River identified as a 44-year-old Newport man
A body that was pulled out of the Providence River on Kettle Avenue near the East Bay Bike Path on Thursday, March 21, has been identified. The victim, Marcus Harris, was a 44-year-old man from Newport, Rhode Island. Harris’s body was located by a pedestrian around 7:15 pm on Thursday, March 21, according to East […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ at The Gamm Theatre is fun and funny
Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” begins with a shipwreck. Twins Viola and Sebastian are tossed into the sea. Viola is saved. Sebastian is feared lost. Brought to Illyria by her rescuers, Viola takes on the appearance of a boy, working as Cesario, a page to Illyria’s Duke Orsino. Now hold onto your hat, it gets a little […]
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Ex-Rhode Island official pays $5,000 to settle ethics fine
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former top Rhode Island official agreed Tuesday to pay a $5,000 to settle an ethics fine for his behavior on a Philadelphia business trip last year. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission found David Patten violated the state’s ethics code. Patten resigned last June following an investigation into the accusations of […]
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Exploring challenges while creating a new vision for Newport Schools — WUN’s monthly conversation with Newport’s School Superintendent
Newport’s Rogers High School has among the highest percentage of poor students in Rhode Island, and it is reflected in test scores. It is also reflected in high levels of absenteeism, something schools statewide are trying to resolve, including Newport. Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. for our live virtual video […]
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RIDLIA Caucus outlines priorities for LEOBOR reform bill
The Rhode Island Black, Latino, Indigenous, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Caucus (RIDLIA) has announced changes it wants to see included in the state’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) reform bill. The caucus’s priorities include public reporting of LEOBOR cases and outcomes, the full removal of the gag order on officers accused of […]
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Newport Restoration Foundation and the Department of Defense announce Keeping History Above Water: Pacific in Honolulu, HI
The Department of Defense and the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) are proud to co-host the Keeping History Above Water® (KHAW): Pacific Workshop in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi on June 13th, 2024, at the Doubletree Alana Waikiki. KHAW: Pacific is a free, registration-required workshop. Registration will open April 15th. Keeping History Above Water® (KHAW) was founded in 2016 […]
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Tiverton Library recognizes Genocide Awareness Month with a presentation on America and the Holocaust
In honor of Genocide Awareness Month, Barbara Wahlberg from the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission will give a presentation on America and the Holocaust at the Tiverton Public Library on Tuesday, April 9th, at 6:30pm. This program is free and open to the public and will be held at the library at 34 […]
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Follow your taste buds from Newport restaurant Giusto to Piedmont, Italy
Chef Kevin O’Donnell has made a name for himself in the Newport restaurant scene. His hit, upscale Italian restaurant Giusto opened in 2020 with much success, and three years later he opened Mother Pizzeria in Newport with his team from Giusto. His menus have brought a taste of Italy to this coastal Rhode Island town, […]
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What Sold: Look at the 16 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County (March 18 – 22)
In the dynamic landscape of the local real estate market, sellers are currently holding the reins in a landscape characterized by limited inventory. The scarcity of available homes has emerged as the predominant narrative, exerting a significant influence on market dynamics and keeping prices consistently at a premium. Prospective buyers are navigating a landscape where […]