Newport residents are being advised to be on the lookout this week for an official mailing from the Tax Assessor’s Office as City staff prepares to accept applications for the recently adopted two-tier residential tax program, the City of Newport announced in a press release today. The program, which was adopted by the City Council […]
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Defendant convicted of arson in Woonsocket sentenced to five years in federal prison
PROVIDENCE – A 23-year-old man who set three fires inside a Woonsocket mill-type building after breaking into the structure in April 2019, was sentenced today to five years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Jacob E. Lahousse previously admitted to a federal judge that he gained access to the building by […]
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Jury finds Providence man guilty of 2021 murder of 23-year-old Providence man
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of the murder of 23-year-old Andrei Bonilla and the domestic assault of a female victim during a 2021 shooting in Providence. On December 9, 2022, following the conclusion of a seven-day jury […]
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Providence man sentenced to federal prison for possessing thousands of images and videos of child pornography
PROVIDENCE – Mario F. Martinez, 27, of Providence, found in August 2020 by members of the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force to be in possession of thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child sexual abuse, was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States […]
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“Operation River Fork” defendant pleads guilty to drug trafficking
PROVIDENCE – Michael Wilkerson, 38, of Woonsocket, one of eighteen individuals arrested in October 2020 as the result of a wide-ranging FBI Safe Streets Task Force Project Safe Neighborhoods investigation into the trafficking of drugs and firearms in four Rhode Island cities pleaded guilty today to federal cocaine trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
The national average for a gallon of gasoline is below the levels it was a year ago at $3.32 per gallon, bringing relief for consumers who absorbed record prices at the pump earlier in 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent weaponization of natural resources threw oil markets into disarray at the start of the […]
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Senator Reed wants more seafood served in schools
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government spends billions of dollars annually to help feed K-12 students healthy meals at school. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the federal government should dish up more heart-healthy, delicious, nutritious sustainable seafood for kids in compliance with the federal government’s own nutritional standards. “If you want kids to grow up […]
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Puppies available for adoption right now in Rhode Island
Stacker compiled a list of puppies available for adoption near Providence, Rhode Island on Petfinder. You may also like: Highest paying jobs in Providence for high school graduates Petfinder Olivia – Gender: Female- Breed: German Shepherd Dog- Read more on Petfinder Petfinder Bratton Faith – Gender: Female- Breed: Pointer, Standard Poodle (mixed)- Read more on […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (Dec. 10 – 17)
The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates December 11 – 17, 2022 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Westbound Right Lane Closure- 12/12 to 12/16- […]
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Newport Police Department to reward good drivers during ‘Mission Blue Santa’
The Newport Police Department today announced that it will be conducting “Mission Blue Santa” during the daytime of December 11, 12, and 16. Newport Police Department says in a press release that Mission Blue Santa is an effort to ” reward drivers around the city for their good driving”. When a Uniformed Patrol Officer observes […]
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Senator Euer attends White House meeting on environmental priorities
Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer traveled to Washington, D.C., this week at the invitation of the White House to discuss state legislators’ environmental priorities. The discussion, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, was part of a series of meetings between state legislative leaders and administration officials on major issues and goals of state […]
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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize […]
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Tree work will limit access to some portions of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren beginning Dec. 12
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that access on three sections of the East Bay Bike Path in Warren will be limited starting December 12 so that Rhode Island Energy can trim trees to allow clearance for powerlines along the path. From 8 am to 12 pm on December 12, the […]
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Providence man sentenced to federal prison on conspiracy, bank fraud, and firearm charges
PROVIDENCE – A Providence man, Richard Koboi, aka Sunnyboy Taylor, 27, who organized and led a conspiracy to create and deposit approximately $330,000 worth of counterfeit checks, and who illegally possessed and then sold a firearm to a drug dealer, all while serving a state term of probation, was sentenced today to three years in federal […]
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West Warwick man pleads guilty to conspiracy, production, and possession of child pornography
PROVIDENCE – A West Warwick man today pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple child pornography charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. According to charging documents, Russell C. Trafford, 55, conspired with others to produce child pornography through the sexual abuse of a female known to the defendant and his family. Trafford began […]
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Congressman Jim Langevin discusses complex challenges in cybersecurity during visit to NUWC Division Newport
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – On Nov. 28, U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), made his final visit to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, as the representative of Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District, to give a speech on the challenges of maintaining cybersecurity superiority. “I […]
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Two Division Newport employees win Black Engineer of the Year STEM awards
Story by Public Affairs Office , Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport NEWPORT, R.I. – Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport engineers Abner Barros and Calvin Roldan recently won Career Communications Group (CCG) Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2023. Barros, a resident of Fall River, Massachusetts, won in the Science […]
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Ethics in Rhode Island? Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a live conversation on Thursday
Since its founding in Rhode Island more than 50 years ago, Common Cause Rhode Island has consistently been at the forefront of ethics reform, serving as a significant watchdog over local and state government in Rhode Island. John Marion, Common Cause executive director, joins WUN for a 4 p.m. videocast on Thursday, December 8. We’ll […]
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New Newport City Council will host its first regular meeting on Dec. 14, here’s what’s on the docket
Just two weeks after being sworn in, the new Newport City Council will host their first Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall and is open to the public. Here’s a look at what’s on the docket; Note […]
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RIDOT to shift lanes on Route 138 West and open new Connector Road for traffic to Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that during the week of December 12 that they will be changing the traffic patterns at the Pell Bridge Ramps project in Newport which will affect drivers on Route 138 West and Newport’s North End headed to the Pell Bridge and Downtown Newport. The first change […]
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Newport School Superintendent’s Community Update: Dec. 7
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain shared the following message on Wednesday, December 7.
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Pawtucket settles ACLU suit over political signs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Pawtucket is lifting restrictions on political campaign signs under a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, officials said Tuesday. The ACLU filed suit in July on behalf of two Democratic candidates for the state legislature who were told by city officials that they and […]
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Providence man sentenced for distributing Meth Pills
A Providence man who, on multiple occasions, while under surveillance by members of the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force, sold pills containing methamphetamine, was sentenced today to three years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Jamont Patrick, 30, arrested in November 2021, pleaded guilty in November to a charge of […]
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Quonset celebrates 13,000 jobs
The Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced today that more than 13,000 people now work at Quonset Business Park. Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined state and local officials to mark the major milestone for Rhode Island at one of the nation’s leading business parks. Quonset is now home to 228 […]
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DEM advises identifying potential snow disposal sites to prevent contamination of water supplies this winter
With the region’s temperature cooling and snowfall likely in the coming weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding businesses, households, community groups, and state and local government agencies to begin preparations for snow disposal. DEM has developed guidelines to assist organizations with selecting and preparing snow collection sites to minimize impacts […]