Following its sold-out performance by the Balourdet Quartet in April, Newport Classical presents its next Chamber Series concert featuring soprano Magdalena Kuźma on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm at Newport Classical Recital Hall (42 Dearborn St.). Kuźma’s Newport Classical program explores the idea of home with works by Tom Cipullo, Frédéric Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Stefania Turkewich, Samuel Barber, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and Meredith […]
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Obituary: Robert Corey
Robert E. Corey, 89, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. (DeBairos) Corey. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel Corey and Margaret (Powers) Corey. He graduated from Rogers High School in 1952. Robert (Bob) was the […]
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Rhode Island House approves Newport’s $98.5 million bond question for infrastructure improvements
Newport’s proposed $98.5 million bond for infrastructure improvements in its neighborhoods cleared a hurdle Tuesday, with the House of Representatives’ passage of legislation to put the bond question before voters in November. The bill (2024-H 8086), sponsored by Rep. Lauren H. Carson (D-Dist. 75, Newport), now goes to the Senate. “Our city will benefit tremendously […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 24 – 25
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest log and dispatch log for the period of 7 am on April 24 through 7 am on April 25, 2024. Arrest Log At 8:03 am on Wednesday, April 24, Tyler Franco, 26, of Bristol, Rhode Island, was taken into custody by Detective Johansen on charges of disorderly conduct, […]
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Sheldon Whitehouse launches 2024 re-election campaign for U.S. Senate
Today, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) launched his 2024 re-election campaign for the United States Senate. Whitehouse, a senior member of the Democratic caucus, sought Rhode Islanders’ support for a fourth term with a video announcement highlighting his long record of delivering for the Ocean State. “It is an honor to fight every single day for the Ocean State […]
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Tiverton Library to host Medicare presentation on May 2
The Tiverton Public Library will host a presentation on Thursday, May 2, at 1 p.m., offering information about Medicare and what to do when you turn 65. The free event is open to all ages and will be held in the library at 34 Roosevelt Avenue. Christopher Ireland, Program Counselor from Child & Family of […]
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Newport City Council awards Easton’s Beach concessions contract to The Heritage Restaurant Group
During their Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday night, Newport City Council approved a one-year agreement, including three (3) additional one (1) year opinion years, with 1899, LLC. of Newport, Rhode Island (which is now doing business as The Heritage Restaurant Group), to provide mobile food and beverage concessions at Easton’s Beach. The Director of Public […]
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Salve Regina poll: Most Americans back founding democratic values over ethnic, religious identities
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 24, 2024 NEWPORT — There’s a glimmer of hope in what seems like an increasingly divisive national political atmosphere: Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they value the nation’s founding principles of equality and pursuit of happiness, according to a new survey out of Salve Regina University’s The Pell Center. […]
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CCRI Players close out the semester on a lighter note with ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
Source: CCRI Good grief! The gang from the Community College of Rhode Island Players comes together this weekend for one last performance of the spring semester with their adaptation of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Written in 1967 by Clark Gesner, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a musical based on the characters created by cartoonist Charles M. […]
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Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8-0
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Connor Wong homered twice, Rafael Devers connected in his return to Boston’s lineup and the banged-up Red Sox got another solid pitching effort in an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night. Wong hit leadoff homers in the second and sixth innings off Carlos […]
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Conversation with the world’s leading ‘garbage artist;’ his trolls coming to Rhode Island
“Trash is treasure,” says Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist who has turned garbage into bigger-than-life sculptures, a giant swan in Denmark to trolls in Rhode Island. In a few days, on May 3, the first two of possibly six or seven trolls will take residence in Charlestown’s Ninigret Park. Dambo’s trolls, all built from recycled […]
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Obituary: Seamus Daniel Kirby
Seamus Daniel Kirby, of Middletown, RI died on April 14, 2024. He was the husband of Tatum James Wadensten. Born in Newport, RI on October 14,1994. He was the son of Jerome R. Kirby III and Kathryn Kimberly Kirby. He arrived like a shot from a cannon. A theme that would carry on throughout the […]
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Obituary: Dr. Colette L. Cunningham, MD
Colette L. Cunningham, M.D., peacefully, softly surrounded by her eight children at home, saw her final sunrise and felt the last soft rain of life as it is now, on Monday April 22, 2024. Dr. Cunningham began her journey in the busy seaside town of Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, born July 9, 1932. She was […]
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Movies and TV shows casting across the US
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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Capitol TV launches app to live stream video on smartphones, Firestick and ROKU devices
Capitol Television, the broadcast arm of the Rhode Island General Assembly, has launched a new app that will allow users to stream live content on iPhones and Androids, as well as smart television devices, such as Firestick and ROKU. Capitol TV now boasts eight live streaming channels, all of which are closed captioned, to broadcast […]
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Tiverton Public Library announces May 2024 calendar of programs
The Tiverton Public Library has announced a comprehensive calendar of programs for May 2024. With an all-star lineup of speakers, artists, and craftspeople, there is something for everyone in the community. One highlight of the summer season at the library is the annual Book Group. This year’s theme is “Crying in H Mart,” by Michelle […]
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30th Annual Summer Farmers Market launches on May 4
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) announces the launch of its popular Saturday Summer Farmers Market on May 4, 2024. The market, which features local agricultural and artisanal goods, will be held weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 25 Enterprise Drive in Middletown through October 26, 2024. New this season, the market welcomes local favorites: the […]
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Fighting threats to our forest: Middletown’s Tree Commission and Open Space Committee work together to rehabilitate Albro Woods
Albro Woods, a beloved forest and trail system in Middletown, is vulnerable, sick, and needs help. It has become the next victim of beech leaf disease. Beech leaf disease is a relatively new disease affecting trees in North America. It was first discovered on the continent in 2012 in Ohio, and it has since spread […]
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Here are the cruise ships scheduled to visit Newport in 2024
Discover Newport, the official convention and visitors bureau for Newport and Bristol counties, has published the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule for Perrotti Park. Larger ships anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perotti Park, while smaller vessels dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. So far, sixty-three cruise ships are […]
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Newport Sings presents its annual ‘Song Fest’ on May 4 at Calvary United Methodist Church
Newport Sings will present its annual “Song Fest” on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Middletown (note the new venue). The concert will feature the Newport County Youth Chorus Prep Chorus, the Aquidneck Singers, and the Quorus. There are no advanced tickets; a suggested donation of $20/person or $40/family […]
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Newport Police Arrest & Dispatch Log: April 23 – 24
Newport Police Department provided the following arrest log and dispatch log for the period of 7 am on Tuesday, April 23, through 7 am on Wednesday, April 24. Arrest Log At 5:14 pm on Tuesday, April 23, Brian Kelley, 41, of Middletown, Rhode Island, was taken into custody by Officer Ducker on a charge of […]
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Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 27 with specials and events at local bookstores
Bookstore fans – your day is almost here! Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day, a day to celebrate and shop at your local independently-owned bookstore. IBD is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country every year. Bookstores large and small around the region have special events planned for […]
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Rhode Island bill would make it easier for independent voters to disaffiliate from a party after primary
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make it automatic for independent voters to disaffiliate from a political party after they cast a ballot in the primary. Currently, a voter who is not affiliated with any political party is automatically registered as being affiliated with that party when they choose […]
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Obituary: Christine Larocque
Christine L. (Rose) Larocque, 71, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at her home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the wife of Kenneth Larocque. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Borden) Rose. Besides her husband Ken, she leaves their children, Andrea B. Chase […]
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Theatre Review: ‘Company’ at PPAC is worth seeing
“Company” opens with Bobbie coming into her tiny apartment dragging a mylar balloon showing the number 35 and carrying a brown-paper-bagged bottle of bourbon. She pours a drink and listens to her voice mail, one of which is from a friend who lets it slip that Bobbie’s friends have a surprise party planned for her. […]