Elections are the foundation of representative democracy. Your right to have a say at the ballot box was paid for with blood on foreign battlefields, on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, and debated endlessly in the halls of Congress and living-room suffrage meetings. The right of the governed to choose their leaders was originally reserved only […]
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City of Newport will kick off Community Officer Hours on Sept. 27
The City of Newport’s first Community Office Hours will run from 10 am until 12 pm on Friday, Sept. 27th at the Edward King House, located just up from the Newport Public Library at 35 King Street. Update: Due to an illness, the City of Newport has announced that they’ve had to postpone their inaugural Community […]
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Mosquito-borne illness cases rise in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Departments of Public Health and Environmental Management are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses as mosquito season continues in Southern New England. The agencies have confirmed five human cases of West Nile Virus and one case of Eastern equine encephalitis virus in Rhode Island so far this season. The mosquito […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gasoline prices have only continued to drop nationwide as the summer winds down, and they could soon see lows last experienced in May 2021. That was back when COVID-19 vaccines were initially rolling out and more Americans were becoming mobile again, helping drive demand for gasoline—and therefore prices—higher from their pandemic lows. GasBuddy analyst Patrick […]
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RI Energy to conduct low-level helicopter inspections of power lines
Rhode Island Energy (RI Energy) will be conducting routine low-level helicopter inspections over the state’s electric transmission lines from September 16 through September 20, 2024. The inspections are essential for identifying and preventing potential hazards that could result in power outages, according to RI Energy. The helicopter will be flying at low altitudes directly above […]
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RIDOT: Lane closures schedule in Tiverton and Middletown Sept. 14 – 20
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation issued the following travel advisories for Newport County from Saturday, September 14, through Friday, September 20. Newport Pell Bridge Approaches – Phase II Mobile operations will take place sitewide on the Newport Pell Bridge Approaches with minimal impact on travel to complete outstanding electrical and signage installation tasks. Overnight […]
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City of Newport launches online bond guide for November 5 General Election
Newport voters interested in learning more about the City’s proposed $98.5 million bond proposal have a new resource. Earlier this week, the City launched a new online guide for residents to preview the ballot question and learn more about the projects that the City hopes to realize should voters approve the referendum on Nov. 5th. […]
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Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The federal government would ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes under a sports betting regulation bill proposed by two northeastern legislators. Rep. Paul Tonko of New York and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced the bill Thursday. It’s designed to address what they […]
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Four Newport hotels earn prestigious MICHELIN Keys
Four Newport hotels have been awarded coveted MICHELIN Keys, solidifying the city’s status as a premier luxury travel destination. The MICHELIN Guide announced its latest additions to the One, Two, and Three Key hotel list across the United States on Thursday, September 12. This marks the second-ever announcement of MICHELIN Keys in the U.S., expanding […]
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What’s On The Docket: Middletown Town Council to hold meeting on September 16
The Middletown Town Council will meet on Monday, September 16 to discuss issues of local interest. The meeting will take place at 6:30 pm, and will be preceded by an executive session at 5 p.m. The following items will be discussed in the meeting: September 16, 2024 with attachmentsDownload Generative artificial intelligence (AI) assisted a […]
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Newport International Boat Show announces 2024 ‘Newport For New Products’ award winners
The Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of this year’s Newport For New Products™ (NFNP) Awards. Judged on Thursday during the Show’s opening day and announced at an awards ceremony on Friday, September 13, 2024, the winners are: Best New Boating Product – Seldén Mast 3-Speed Electric/Manual Winches Honorable Mentions:Best New Boating Product […]
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East Providence prepares for Waterfront Drive closure
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin a temporary closure of the section of Waterfront Drive at the I-195 overpass in East Providence to demolish the old Washington Bridge deck and beam. The closure will take effect at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 and last until 11 a.m. on Monday, September 23, […]
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Maria Sharapova wins International Tennis Hall of Fame Fan Vote
By International Tennis Hall of Fame Five-time major singles champion Maria Sharapova has topped the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Fan Vote in her first year on the ballot. American doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan finished second, and Canada’s Daniel Nestor finished third. During Fan Voting, tens of thousands of fans representing 120 countries […]
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Six Picks: 2024 Fall Festivals in Newport County and beyond
Whether you’re celebrating calamari, the grape harvest, German beer, or pumpkin spice, fall festivals have officially arrived in southern New England. It’s time for “Six Picks Festivals,” our preview of some of the best in the state over the next few weekends, along with a few honorable mentions. Have a great fall season! September 13-15: […]
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Award-winning Wesley Stace to perform in Jamestown
Newport Live and the Jamestown Arts Center will present award-winning singer/songwriter Wesley Stace on Saturday, October 12, at 7 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center. Stace, born in Hastings, Sussex, in 1965, has released 17 albums under the name John Wesley Harding and four novels. He has appeared on numerous television shows and collaborated with […]
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Maher Center, URI Master Gardeners to offer free soil testing
The James L. Maher Center Garden Center will host a free soil testing event on Saturday, September 14, in collaboration with URI Master Gardeners, to provide residents with a free check of their soil health. Soil testing will take place from 10 am to 12 pm at the newly restored Founder’s Garden at the Maher […]
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Wreck of French steamship that sunk in 1856 discovered off New England coast
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The French steamship Le Lyonnais, a marvel for its time, was feared lost forever when a maritime disaster in 1856 sent her to the bottom of the ocean off Massachusetts. Generations later, a marine salvage crew is ready to write the next chapter in the history of the passenger liner, which […]
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Newport’s new sewer tax charge draws ire from some residents at City Council meeting
Newport residents voiced concerns about various city issues during the Citizens Forum at the September 11 City Council meeting. The most popular topic among those who spoke was a new $81 charge appearing on their August bills from the Newport Water Division. Charles Conserva of Golden Hill St. criticized the recent sewer tax rate and […]
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DEM: Rhode Island archery deer season opens soon
Bow and arrow deer hunting season is starting soon in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that archery deer season will open on Sunday, September 15 for hunters in Division 1. On Tuesday, October 1, archery deer season will open for hunters in Division 2, and on Thursday, October 17, […]
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Rhode Island Food Policy Council honors Rep. Terri Cortvriend
Rhode Island Representative Terri Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) has been honored by the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) for her commitment to promoting composting and reducing food waste in the state. Representative Cortvriend (D-Dist. 72, Portsmouth, Middletown) was honored by RIFPC “as a committed advocate for the council’s food-environment priorities, especially those related […]
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New Census Data: Rhode Island ranked 21st in child poverty; 6th for children’s health insurance coverage
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT released new data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) today. The report found that in 2023, 13.4% of Rhode Island’s children lived in poverty, ranking the state 21st in the U.S. and last in New England on this measure. The report also found that in 2023, 3.25% […]
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Newport City Council tackles short-term Rentals, traffic issues in marathon meeting
The Newport City Council met for nearly five hours Wednesday, addressing a wide range of issues including short-term rentals, traffic concerns, and housing development. The council voted to approve zoning amendments aimed at prohibiting new guest houses in certain business districts. Councilor Mark Aramli, who sponsored the original resolution, said, “When a patient is bleeding, […]
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Newport City Council votes against facilitating wind energy debate
Newport City Council voted down a resolution Wednesday night that would have instructed the city manager to arrange a public forum on offshore wind development. The resolution, introduced by Councilor David R. Carlin III, failed in a 4-3 vote after nearly 25 minutes of debate during the council’s regular meeting. Councilor’s Lima, Ceglie, Holder, and […]
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Newport City Council to host workshop on Admiral Kalbfus Road traffic calming
Following a resolution introduced at the Sept. 11 council meeting, the Newport City Council is set to host a workshop to review proposed traffic calming design recommendations for Admiral Kalbfus Road. The resolution, brought forward by Councilors Angela Lima, Jean Marie Napolitano, Lynn Underwood Ceglie, and Charlie Holder, aims to address ongoing traffic concerns and […]
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Newport City Council approves reversal of Dixon Street traffic flow
The Newport City Council voted Wednesday to reverse the direction of traffic on Dixon Street, a narrow thoroughfare that has long been a source of concern for residents. The resolution, introduced by Councilor David Carlin III, directs the city manager to take necessary steps to change Dixon Street from eastbound to westbound traffic flow. Lynda […]