Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Monday, October 2 through 7 am on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]
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What’s Up Newp: Tuesday, October 3
⚓ Today is Tuesday, October 3 – the 276th day of the year; 89 days remain in 2023. 🏆 The Rhode Island district of the Small Business Administration is accepting applications for […]
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RI SBA calls for annual award nominees
The Rhode Island district of the Small Business Administration is accepting applications for its 2024 Small Business Awards, recognizing individuals and businesses in several categories. Winners also compete for regional […]
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RITBA: Lane restrictions on the Newport Pell Bridge may cause delays
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today released details of upcoming improvements that will impact travel times for those crossing the Newport Pell Bridge. “We wanted to give commuters […]
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3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
The following is the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Newport, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
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7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
The following is the National Weather Service 7-day weather forecast, centered on Newport State Airport; Weather Forecast Marine Forecast
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95-year-old painter threatened with eviction from Cape Cod dune shack wins five-year reprieve
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — A 95-year-old painter and his family threatened with eviction from the Provincetown, Massachusetts, dune shack they have helped care for and occupy for nearly eight decades […]
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New York man arrested at T.F. Green Airport after more than thirteen kilos of cocaine is seized from a carry-on bag
PROVIDENCE, RI – A New York man has been ordered detained in Rhode Island on federal drug trafficking charges after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at T.F. Green International […]
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Nearly $700K in grants available to support local food and seafood businesses in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), and members of the Rhode Island General Assembly today announced that close to $700,000 in Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grant […]
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Portsmouth man charged with violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Rhode Island man has been charged by way of a federal criminal information with violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, having allegedly shot at, injured, and […]
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Environmental groups demand emergency rules to protect rare whales from ship collisions
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with […]
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Counties in Rhode Island with more precipitation over the past year than average
During the past winter, parts of California experienced massive amounts of rain and snow. Though it momentarily eased the frequent drought periods that had been affecting the state, the surge […]
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Topgolf Rhode Island opens in Cranston on October 6
Topgolf announced today it will open its first Rhode Island venue in Cranston on Friday, October 6. Topgolf provided the following details about their company and newest location. The Basics It’s […]
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Project Safe Neighborhoods Investigation nets more than five kilos of fentanyl pills and powder, along with commercial pill presses
PROVIDENCE – Two Rhode Island men were arrested for drug trafficking and more than seven kilos of fentanyl pills and powder, and two commercial pill presses have been seized as […]
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Newport police reports for Sept. 29 – Oct. 2
Here’s a look at the Newport Police Department arrest and dispatch logs for Friday, September 29 through 7 am on Monday, October 2, 2023. What’sUpNewp has edited the arrest log […]
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What’s Up Newp: Monday, October 2
⚓ Today is Monday, October 2 – the 275th day of the year; 90 days remain in 2023. Today is International Day of Non-Violence, National Child Health Day, and National […]
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Women’s Resource Center: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), the only domestic violence resource organization serving the East Bay community, is launching their annual campaign during the month of October to raise awareness about […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Hugo
Meet your new best friend, Hugh – this week’s adoptable cat of the week! Hugo is a 10-year-old male domestic shorthair and is available for adoption from the Potter League […]
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What’sUpNewp’s top stories this week
The last week of September was a busy one. Van Morrison thrilled fans in the first of two shows at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 22. The […]
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Resilient Conan is seeking a loving home
Meet your new best friend – Conan, this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! Conan is approximately one-year and three months old, weighs 75 pounds, and is currently available for […]
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What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking all but inevitable ahead of this weekend’s deadline. While the Senate pushes […]
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RIDOT provides an update on Aquidneck Avenue, Pell Bridge Ramps projects
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today provided updates on two ongoing construction projects on Aquidneck Island. Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2, Newport “On Thursday night, October 5, we […]
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Craft Beer with a Cause: Rejects Beer Co. and Potter League for Animals unite for ‘Whiskers Rebellion’
Rejects Beer Co. and the Potter League for Animals have announced the release of their creation, “Whiskers Rebellion,” a brew that’s as bold as it is compassionate. This extraordinary beer […]
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Project conserves 3,700 acres of forest in northern New Hampshire
SHELBURNE, N.H. (AP) — The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has completed a long-term effort to protect two adjacent forests in the northern part of the state […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Sept. 30 – Oct. 7
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 & […]