It’s no secret that crew consistency plays a crucial role in the success of a sailing team. It’s an asset that the two-couple team representing the Seattle Yacht Club will be counting on as they prepare for this week’s Resolute Cup. Benjamin Glass, Dalton Bergan, Jennifer Morgan Glass and Lindsay Bergan (above, left to right) have […]
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Newport to host household hazardous waste collection
Newport residents are being invited to safely dispose of any household hazardous waste on Saturday, Oct. 19, at a collection event hosted by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Eco-Depot. The event will take place from 8 am to 12 pm at Easton’s Beach. More details from the Rhode Island Resource Recovery; Appointments are required for this […]
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572 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just a day to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, hundreds of Newport voters have already voted via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 572 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board […]
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Rhode Island Primary: Final reminders for voters
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today issued final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 10, 2024. More from the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office; Early voting continues today through 4 p.m. Eligible voters can find […]
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Middletown installs speed cushions on Paradise Avenue
The Town of Middletown is working on several different solutions to address speeding and traffic on Paradise Avenue, a road that is a major route for drivers in the summer and a popular route for pedestrians and cyclists when riding their bikes around the Sachuest Beaches. The town has recently installed speed cushions in two […]
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Jamestown home sells for $7 million
Lila Delman Compass recently announced the sale of 121 Walcott Avenue in Jamestown for $7,000,000. Cynthia Moretti of Lila Delman Compass’ Jamestown office represented the Seller in this transaction, and Stacie Mills and Mary Waddington of Vanderbilt International Properties represented the Buyer. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, this home, closing […]
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What’s Up in Newport this week: September 9 – 15
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15, 2024. Please note – weather and other circumstances may cancel or change the location of an event at any time. Please check with event organizers to confirm an event’s status. This story […]
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Salve Regina University receives $555,545 as part of $3 Million NSF Grant
Salve Regina University is set to receive $555,545 as part of a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to five Rhode Island higher education institutions. The funding will launch the Rhode Island Research Administration Collaborative (RIRAC), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding research capacity across the state. The collaborative effort includes Roger Williams […]
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Rite-Solutions Awarded $39.3M Contract for Submarine Battle Control Systems
Middletown-based Rite-Solutions has received a $39.3 million contract to deliver updated submarine battle control and training systems to the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Combat and Weapons Control Program Office (PMS 425). Rite-Solutions will provide design, engineering development, integration, testing, logistics, delivery, and life-cycle sustainment in support of the Inter Subsystem Monitoring Tool (ISMT) and On-Board Team […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about living with dementia?
Basically, everything is crazy, for the caretakers of people living with dementia. If you have dementia, it’s hard for you, because you can sense what you don’t know or understand, and sometimes see the apprehension and disappointment in the eyes of the people you love, and feel that but too often don’t understand it, which […]
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Aquidneck Island police share results from ‘Operation Safe Summer 2024’
Local police chiefs are calling this summer’s effort to combat speeding and reckless motor vehicle operation across Aquidneck Island a success. In a joint press release published on September 5, Aquidneck Island police chiefs called the effort “a highly visible and coordinated approach to traffic safety’. The press release; “Chief Ryan Duffy (Newport Police), Chief […]
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Hole and Jermain weigh in on Newport teachers’ dispute
Despite an effort at mediation over the summer, the dispute between the Newport teachers’ union and school administration that began in late winter has spilled over into the early days of the new school year, with little indication that it will be resolved soon. Over these several months, the teachers have voted no confidence in […]
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Tyler O’Neill homers twice and Red Sox send White Sox to 111th loss with 7-5 win
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tyler O’Neill homered twice for the Boston Red Sox in a 7-5 win Saturday night that sent the Chicago White Sox to their 111th loss. Chicago wasted Andrew Vaughn’s two-run homer in the first, trailed 7-2 by the fifth and lost its 19th consecutive series. The White […]
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495 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just days to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 495 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board of […]
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‘Wild Imagination’ at Rosecliff is a fascinating collaborative effort with many of Newport’s organizations
At an elegant ceremony at Rosecliff, Preservation Society of Newport County unveiled their latest Gilded Age exhibit, “Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age,” housed in the upstairs galleries of the Stanford White-designed Rosecliff, a home inspired by the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles, the Grand Trianon. Wild Imagination explores the […]
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Just how rare is a rare-colored lobster? Scientists say answer could be under the shell
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — Orange, blue, calico, two-toned and … cotton-candy colored? Those are all the hues of lobsters that have showed up in fishers’ traps, supermarket seafood tanks and scientists’ laboratories over the last year. The funky-colored crustaceans inspire headlines that trumpet their rarity, with particularly uncommon baby blue-tinted critters described by some as “cotton-candy colored” […]
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Join Newport Mental Health for “Rock the Beach” fundraiser and support a vital cause
Newport Mental Health’s largest annual fundraiser, “Rock the Beach,” returns on Thursday, September 19th, offering a night of celebration and community impact. Set at the scenic Newport Beach House, overlooking First Beach, this exciting gala will feature live music, dinner, dancing, and both live and silent auctions. Proceeds will directly benefit Newport Mental Health’s Annual […]
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R.I. wanted 1,200 megawatts of wind power. But it’s only buying a fraction of that.
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentSeptember 6, 2024 Rhode Island’s second attempt to grow its offshore wind portfolio proved successful. Kind of. The tentative contract announced Friday between Rhode Island, Massachusetts and developers of the SouthCoast Wind project will bring another 200 megawatts of wind-generated electricity to the Ocean State, providing enough electricity to power […]
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RIDOT to begin Washington Bridge deck and beam demolition
Drivers traveling on Gano Street in Providence will be met with lengthy bridge deck and beam demolition work over the next three weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said today. Starting Sunday night, September 8, RIDOT will begin bridge deck and beam demolition of the old Washington Bridge, necessitating overnight closures of […]
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Town of Middletown auctioning off two Harley Davidson motorcycles
The Town of Middletown is offering motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of American road culture while supporting local community initiatives. Two 2011 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles are currently up for auction, with bidding open to the public through Thursday, Sept. 12. These online auctions, hosted on municibid.com, are accessible to Rhode […]
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts announce largest offshore wind selection in New England history
Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced today the selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind in the first coordinated procurement of its kind. As a part of the procurement, Massachusetts selected 2,678 MW in total from three projects, and Rhode Island selected 200 MW from one project. Through this procurement, offshore wind will power over […]
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Non-stop bus service between Boston and Newport continues into fall
Discover Newport today announced that the newly established bus service between Boston and Newport will continue into the fall season. The service began this summer in partnership with DATTCO. The bus line runs between Boston South Station Terminal and the Newport Transportation Center, Friday – Monday twice a day. Originally scheduled to end September 9, the […]
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425 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With just days to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 425 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far. The Board of […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primaries
By LEAH ASKARINAM and ROBERT YOON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off in this fall’s U.S. Senate election. Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse faces a primary challenge from Mike Costa, a former Republican candidate for governor who lives in Bristol. […]
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Newport City Council to consider reversing Dixon Street direction
This story was originally published on August 22; it has been updated. A resolution to reverse Dixon Street’s direction in Newport will be presented to the Newport City Council at its September 11 Regular Council Meeting. The resolution was originally introduced at Newport City Council’s August 28 meeting, but it was continued for two weeks […]