Good Morning! Today is Saturday, August 24, the 237th day of the year; 129 days remain in 2024. 🐄 An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. WUN’s Ruthie Wood recently […]
News
Posted inNews
Fall Visitors Day at West Place Animal Sanctuary showcases new friends and old success stories
An emu, two donkeys, and three cows are out in a pasture together. That may sound like the start of a dad joke, but at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, it’s simply reality. Near the barn, in other pastures, across the grounds, and in separate enclosures, there are also three peacocks, four guinea fowl, […]
Posted inBusiness
Lilyfrog Learning Center moves from Middletown to Portsmouth
Lilyfrog announces its opening in a newly renovated facility at 1184 East Main Road in Portsmouth. With an emphasis on learning through play, Lilyfrog offers a nurturing environment for infants through pre-kindergartners. Through its literacy-based curriculam and dynamic learning opportunities, Lilyfrog inspires kindergarten-readiness and joy in learning. Lilyfrog is no stranger to Aquidneck Island. Serving […]
Posted inNews
RIDOT Travel Advisories: Work planned in Newport, Tiverton, and Little Compton Aug. 24 – 30
Newport residents should be aware of mobile operations occurring sitewide at the Newport Pell Bridge approaches from August 24th to August 30th, 2023, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said. According to RIDOT, there may be minimal impact on travel due to electrical and signage installation work. In other traffic news, one-way traffic on […]
Posted inCity & Government
Newport teachers vote to ‘work to contract’; plan to hold informational pickets
The Teachers’ Association of Newport (TAN) voted unanimously this week to “work to contract” effective immediately and to hold at least two informational pickets on dates to be announced, according to a press release received on Friday from the National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI). According to the press release, TAN’s actions are “in response […]
Posted inElection, News
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, ALI SWENSON and GABRIEL SANDOVAL Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for president Friday and endorsed Donald Trump, a late-stage shakeup of the presidential race that could give the former president a modest boost from Kennedy’s supporters. Kennedy said his internal polls had shown that his presence […]
Posted inNews
Salve celebrates inaugural class of Welcome Corps on Campus
By SALVEtoday. This story originally appeared here and has been republished with permission. Salve Regina University is among the 17 higher education institutions welcoming the inaugural cohort of refugee students arriving through Welcome Corps on Campus. Through this first-of-its-kind program, campuses nationwide can welcome and privately sponsor academically qualified refugee students through the U.S. Refugee Admissions […]
Posted inNews, Sports
New Hall of Fame rules could speed up Bill Belichick’s possible induction
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Bill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process. The Hall of Fame announced the new rules that were approved by the Board of Directors on Friday. They go […]
Posted inNews
League of Women Voters of Newport County to host Newport City Council, School Committee candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Newport County is preparing for the Rhode Island General Election by hosting two forums for candidates running for Newport City Council and Newport School Committee. A Newport City Council Forum, scheduled for September 12, will be held from 6 to 9 pm at Innovate Newport. Rebekah Gomez, executive director […]
Posted inNews
Casey, the cat, seeks sanctuary from loud noises
Casey, a 10-year-old male cat is up for adoption now at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. Casey is a timid cat who enjoys older company and would love to find a home where he can relax and enjoy the outdoors. Casey is a domestic shorthair and weighs about 10.9 pounds. He is nervous […]
Posted inBusiness
Newport to host BlueTIDE 2024, a maritime technology in-water demo event
401 Tech Bridge, a non-profit organization in Middletown, RI, will present the signature BlueTIDE 2024 demonstration event on August 29, 2024. The event, a collaboration between 401 Tech Bridge, the U.S. Navy, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, will provide an opportunity for attendees to test and evaluate emerging maritime technologies. The demonstrations will include […]
Posted inElection
Newport voters to get an in-depth look at Newport City Council First Ward hopefuls through 30-minute live conversations
What’sUpNewp is set to interview candidates for Newport’s City Council and School Committee ahead of the September 10 primary and November 5 general election. The interviews will be 30-minute live virtual video conversations on multiple platforms, including our website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. The series begins with candidates for Newport’s First Ward, which will […]
Posted inNews
Rhode Island home prices continue to surge
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
Posted inNews
Rock The Beach: Newport Mental Health will host annual fundraising gala on Sept. 19
Newport Mental Health is inviting the community to its annual Rock the Beach fundraising gala, which will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Newport Beach House. The event, presented by BedJet/Aramli Foundation, will feature live music, dancing, dinner, auctions, and a chance to connect with others who share a passion for making […]
Posted inCity & Government
Newport City Council Agenda: August 28, 2024
Newport City Council will host their next Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, August 28. The meeting, which is open to the public, will begin at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. Among the agenda items are three resolutions, which will all introduced by Third Ward Concilor David R. Carlin III. Read […]
Posted inNews
What’s Up in Newport: Friday, August 23
Good Morning! Today is Friday, August 23, the 236th day of the year; 130 days remain in 2024. 🗓️ On this day in 2000, Newport’s Richard Hatch won the first season of Survivor. 🚢 The City by the Sea was treated to the unveiling of a new cruise ship, the U.S.-themed American Liberty, which graced Fort […]
Posted inNews
Patriotic American Liberty cruise ship christened at Fort Adams with elegant ceremony
The City by the Sea was treated to the unveiling of a new cruise ship, the U.S.-themed American Liberty, which graced Fort Adams State Park on Tuesday with a ceremony that featured the musical trio, the Victory Belles, wonderfully reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. The ceremony included officials from Sail Newport and Fort Adams, Charles […]
Posted inNews
Report clears nearly a dozen officers involved in fatal shooting of Rhode Island man
JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — Eleven police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a Rhode Island man last year have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office said in a report released Thursday. James Harrison of Johnston was shot after he fled the scene of a triple shooting, in which he […]
Posted inNews
Newport City Council to discuss litigation with RIDOT in executive session
The Newport City Council will meet in an executive session at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to discuss litigation between the City of Newport and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. “The City Council will discuss in Executive Session issues related to the litigation “City of Newport v. Rhode Island Department of Transportation, […]
Posted inNews
Newport Water customers to receive delayed bills
Newport Water Division customers should expect to receive their water bills in the mail starting this week. The bills have been delayed due to a vendor issue, but the city says the late payment penalty date has also been extended. “The August bills, which had been delayed due to a vendor issue, will carry a […]
Posted inNews
Jamestown waterfront home sells for $4.2 million
A home with a view of Narragansett Bay and the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge has sold for $4.2 million. The home sold for $700,000 over the asking price and markes highest sale in Jamestown this year, according to real estate data mainted by Rhode Island Statewide MLS. The home, 541 Seaside Drive, was sold by Lila […]
Posted inCity & Government
Pell Center Poll: Harris leads Trump by 4% nationally, but with wide variation by age, ethnicity, and U.S. regional cultures
By Salve Regina University’s Pell Center A new national poll from Salve Regina University’s Pell Center and Embold Research shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by four percentage points among likely voters, but with large differences between age groups, ethnicities, and historically-based U.S. regions. The poll of 2,696 likely voters was conducted August […]
Posted inCity & Government
State regulators grant five-year license, with conditions, for Portsmouth LNG facility
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentAugust 22, 2024 State regulators gave long-awaited authorization Thursday to a long-term plan to expand liquefied natural gas storage on the Portsmouth-Middletown line. But it’s not the carte blanche approval Rhode Island Energy wanted. Rather than a permanent LNG storage and equipment facility, the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board […]
Posted inNews
Newport City Council to consider naming Stone Pier Dinghy Dock in honor of late resident Kevin N. Sheekey
The Newport City Council is set to deliberate on a resolution to name the Stone Pier Dinghy Dock at King Park after Kevin N. Sheekey, a beloved local resident who passed away in 2020. The proposal, introduced by Third Ward Councilor David R. Carlin III, will be considered at the council’s Aug. 28 Regular Council […]
Posted inNews
Department of Health recommends reopening of Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a statement recommending the closing of one beach and the reopening of four other beaches. The beach recommended for closing in Rhode Island due to high bacteria counts is Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick. RIDOH recommends the re-opening Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth, Warren Town Beach, […]