The Potter League for Animals is stepping up to assist its longtime partner, the Aiken County Animal Shelter in South Carolina, which remains without power following Hurricane Helene. The Middletown-based organization is set to receive 14 dogs from the affected shelter on Thursday, October 3, at approximately 8:00 am. In collaboration with the Friends of […]
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Lifespan completes acquisition of 2 Massachusetts hospitals
Lifespan has finalized its acquisition of Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, and Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts. The acquisition was finalized on October 1, 2024. Lifespan of Massachusetts, a non-profit subsidiary of Lifespan, has acquired the hospitals. The acquisition will create a regional healthcare organization with a focus on expanding access to care. […]
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Who are the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced Tuesday its 2024 class of fellows, often known as recipients of the “genius grant.” The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want. They were selected from nominations in a yearslong process that […]
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Rhode Island sustains low uninsured rate, says survey
Rhode Island’s uninsured rate remains one of the lowest in the nation, according to the latest Rhode Island Health Information Survey, conducted on behalf of HealthSource RI, the state’s health coverage marketplace. The survey found that only 2.2% of Rhode Islanders were uninsured, a decrease from 2.9% in 2022. The decrease is within the margin […]
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RISCA and RI Humanities to celebrate Arts and Humanities Month throughout October
The R.I. State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Rhode Island Humanities (RI Humanities) have joined forces to celebrate Arts and Humanities Month throughout October. The Councils will host a series of programs, webinars, and events centered around the theme “Culture: A Beacon of Resilience.” This year’s theme highlights the power of arts and culture […]
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Daily Digest: Tuesday, October 1
This story originally appeared in our free daily newsletter, Daily Digest. More than 17,000 wake up to Daily Digest in their inbox. Sign up now to join them! Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, October 1 —the 275th day of the year; 91 days remain in 2024. 🌥️ Today’s Weather: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67°. 🚢 Cruise Ship: The Crystal Serenity […]
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Alliance Française de Newport to host Cabaret Night
The Alliance Française de Newport will host a Cabaret Night on Friday, October 18th, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will take place at the Vasco da Gama Society, located at 15 Fenner Avenue in Newport. The evening will feature musical entertainment by Gained in Translation, a group known for their diverse repertoire […]
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Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
By TOM KRISHER and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks. The contract between the ports and about 45,000 […]
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Providence Performing Arts Center announces “Life of Pi” tickets will go on sale on Oct. 4
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) has announced that tickets for the Broadway and West End sensation “Life of Pi” will go on sale on Friday, October 4, 2024, for performances running Tuesday, February 11 through Sunday, February 16, 2025. The tickets can be purchased via the PPAC website at pp acri.org or by phone […]
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Education champions to be celebrated at Newport’s ‘Evening for Education’
The Newport Public Education Foundation is set to honor four recipients of its annual Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards at its upcoming Evening for Education event. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the students of Newport’s public schools. This year’s honorees include Newport Community School as Partner in Education, […]
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Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Politics & Pancakes’
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a pancake breakfast on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to discuss the 2024 race in Rhode Island. The event, titled “Politics & Pancakes”, will feature a briefing and discussion of new polling released by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. The center is part of a collaboration […]
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MLK Center invites public to Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is gearing up for its Annual Meeting and Keeper of the Dream awards on Nov. 18. The event will spotlight individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond in supporting the center’s mission. The gathering, which will take place from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at […]
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Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
By MELINA WALLING Associated Press Kay Masterson has always wanted to make her Boston-area restaurant more sustainable, partnering with an organic farm to get some vegetables close by and offering reusable containers for customers’ takeout. When Massachusetts was weighing whether to block restaurants from dumping food waste into landfills, her restaurant started composting without waiting on a […]
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RITBA will extend hours at customer service walk-in center for next two weeks
Today, the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) announced that its customer service walk-in center will extend its regular hours and be open Monday through Friday, 9 am—4 pm, from September 30th to October 7th. “We wanted to add hours to allow people to sign up for an E-Z Pass or to handle other […]
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Rhode Island LIHEAP Program offers heating assistance
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing for another heating season. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications from October 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025. The program provides one-time payments of up to $1,148 to eligible individuals and families. Every year, the federal government allocates funding for […]
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Rhode Island College earns federal funds for Hispanic Designation
U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse announced the awarding of $226,000 in federal funding to support Rhode Island College’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The funding, which was secured by Whitehouse, will assist in the launch of a capacity building initiative aimed at increasing enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students at the public college. “Rhode Island […]
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DEM to stock 25 waterways across Rhode Island with trout
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is stocking 25 selected waterways with brook and rainbow trout in advance of the upcoming holiday weekend, beginning Friday, Oct. 4, and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 10. The stocking will take place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, the DEM said. Due to cyanobacteria alerts, DEM is […]
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Daily Digest: Monday, September 30
This story originally appeared in our free daily newsletter, Daily Digest. More than 17,000 wake up to Daily Digest in their inbox. Sign up now to join them! Good Morning. It’s Monday, September 30 —the 274th day of the year; 92 days remain in 2024. 🌥️ Today’s Weather: It is mostly cloudy, with a high near 67°. The sunrise […]
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New Climate Change Impacts Commission to hold inaugural meeting Tuesday
A new House commission to study the impacts of climate change and solutions to mitigate them has been appointed and is scheduled for its first meeting on Tuesday. The Legislative Study Commission on Climate Change Impacts and Solutions will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. in Room 101 on the first floor of the State […]
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Councilor Ceglie provides recap, thoughts on Sept. 25 Newport City Council meeting
The Newport City Council voted Wednesday night to rescind a controversial $81 sewer fee increase that had sparked public outcry. The decision came after officials discovered miscalculations in the original fee structure. Vice Chair Lynn Ceglie explained the situation during a conversation with What’sUpNewp on Saturday morning, saying, “There were mistakes, there were miscalculations made. […]
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Newport City Council to interview candidates for historic and election roles
Newport City Council is gearing up to interview candidates for open positions on the Canvassing Authority and Historic District Commission. The interviews are set for Oct. 1 in the Ground Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 43 Broadway, starting at 5 p.m. Three hopefuls are in the running for an alternate spot on the Historic […]
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Greg Gizzi named Grand Marshal for 2024 Italian Heritage Parade
Newport is gearing up for its annual Italian Heritage Parade, with Greg Gizzi at the helm as the 2024 Grand Marshal. Gizzi, a former president of Forum Lodge #391, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, is set to lead the procession on October 14, 2024. The parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. from […]
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Daily Digest: Saturday, September 28
This story originally appeared in our free daily newsletter, Daily Digest. More than 17,000 wake up to Daily Digest in their inbox. Sign up now to join them! Good Morning. It’s Saturday, September 28 —the 272nd day of the year; 94 days remain in 2024. 🌥️ Today’s Weather: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70°. […]
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On the Market: 34 Newport County homes hosting open houses this weekend (Sept. 28 – 29)
Welcome to this week’s edition of “On the Market,” where we highlight all the available real estate opportunities with public showings each weekend in Newport County. With inventory appearing to slowly increase, there are still major questions looming in the local community about affordability with rates still in the low 6’s for conventional loans. However, […]
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Newport City Council takes steps to find a new home for the Easton’s Beach Carousel
The Newport City Council has taken a significant step toward preserving the historic Easton’s Beach Carousel, passing a resolution that directs the city manager to explore relocation options and funding mechanisms for the beloved attraction. The resolution outlines four main directives for the city manager: First, obtain cost estimates for restoring the carousel horses and […]