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Federal government grants first floating offshore wind power research lease to Maine
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government issued on Monday the nation’s first floating offshore wind research lease to the state of Maine, comprising about 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) in federal waters. The state requested the lease from the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for a floating offshore wind […]
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Potter League for Animals will participate in nationwide ‘Clear The Shelters’ event
The Potter League for Animals is thrilled to announce its participation in the Clear the Shelters™ national pet adoption event. This year, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Greater Good Charities, & The Dodo, the Potter League will reduce adoption fees by half for dogs, cats, and small mammals on Saturday, August 24, making it easier for families to […]
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Newport Police seeking public assistance identifying individual involved in an incident at Newport City Hall
The Newport Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying an individual who was involved in an incident at Newport City Hall on Thursday, August 15. The incident occurred during the Newport Energy and Environment Commission’s panel discussion on “Offshore Wind Development Off of Aquidneck Island & Newport County.” Newport Police shared the following […]
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Jamestown takes center stage in the latest Rhode Island PBS “Our Town” documentary
Rhode Island PBS invites Jamestown residents to a special community screening of “Our Town: Jamestown Part I” on Sept. 3 at the Jamestown Arts Center. Registration for the event is available at ripbs.org. The documentary will have its broadcast premiere on Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. Earlier this year, Rhode Island PBS announced Jamestown as […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Summer Concert Series ends with Alexa Rose
The Norman Bird Sanctuary will host its final concert in its 2024 Summer Concert Series featuring Alexa Rose on Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. There is a $35 general admission fee. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before or during the concert on Mabel’s […]
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Senator Whitehouse shares his remarks from the Tim Walz event in Newport
The Whitehouse for Senate campaign today released Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s remarks from a fundraising event last week in Newport featuring vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. According to Whitehouse, the packed crowd was fired up to hear from Governor Walz after Sheldon delivered the following remarks: “I want us to think about and thank the man […]
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Navy Supply Corps School gets new leader
Capt. T. Richie Jenkins took command of the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) on Friday, Aug. 16, during a change of command ceremony that was both solemn and emotional. Capt. Jenkins, who brings an impressive wealth of experience to his new role, was welcomed to the position by outgoing Commanding Officer Capt. Jason C. Warner. […]
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Commission prepares for Constitutional Convention discussion
The bipartisan Constitutional Convention Commission meets Wednesday, Aug. 21, in order to hear and discuss information pertaining to the commission’s charge. The commission is charged with gathering information on constitutional questions that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. The commission will hear from a variety of sources, including campaign finance and ballot advocacy groups, […]
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Senator Reed earmarks $300,000 for restoration of Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House
A historic house in Newport, Rhode Island, is being restored to its former glory, thanks in part to funding from Senator Jack Reed dedicated to preserving the nation’s history. The Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House (WLHH) was built in the 1690s, and is home to a family of enslaved Africans. The house also housed the families of two […]
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Free summer concerts continue throughout August on Second Beach
The Second Beach Music Series in Middletown continues, with events planned for Monday, August 19, and Monday, August 26. The series features a variety of live music, food trucks, and fire pits on the beach every Monday night in August. The series kicked off on Monday, August 5th, with a performance by The Z-Boys and […]
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Today In Newport History: August 19, 1991 – Hurricane Bob Makes Landfall Over Newport
Hurricane Bob developed in the central Bahamas on August 16, then steadily intensified and reached hurricane status on the evening of August 17. Bob continued to strengthen during the next 48 hours, as it began an acceleration north-northeastward, paralleling the East Coast. The eye of Hurricane Bob passed over Block Island, Rhode Island at approximately […]
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Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
By RON TODT Associated Press Tropical Storm Ernesto became a hurricane again Sunday as it churned away from Bermuda and headed further out in the northeastern Atlantic, sending powerful swells toward the U.S. East Coast, generating rip currents associated with at least one death and prompting many rescues. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ernesto’s maximum […]
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Obituary: Thomas Goff
Thomas Goff, 81, of Middletown, passed away on August 13, 2024. Tom was married to the love of his life, Pamela, for 48 years. They had a blended family of six children: Christin L. Hope, Thomas L. Goff, and Dorian H. McCormack (Merrick) on the Goff side, and Bethany H. Navarro (Juan), David B. Wall […]
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Suárez delivers again for the Orioles, who earn a split with a 4-2 victory over Boston
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start for Baltimore, and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday and a split of their four-game series. Suárez (6-4) briefly returned to the bullpen following the […]
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Gerry Goldstein: A failed try at picking ‘Grandpa’s’ pocket
The phone rang a few days ago, and when I answered, a plaintive voice on the other end implored, “Grandpa, I need to talk to you.” My response was instant: “Do you want me to report this call to the police now, or would like to finish your spiel first? Let me guess, you’ve been […]
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Bello takes no-hitter into 6th inning as Red Sox beat Orioles 5-1
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Brayan Bello took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Jarren Duran delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh to carry the Boston Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 Saturday night. Rafael Devers hit his team-high 27th homer for the Red Sox, who moved within seven games […]
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Newport’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to honor Jack Kane
The Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced that the 2025 parade will be dedicated to the memory of Jack Kane, a beloved longtime resident and active community member who passed away on July 19, 2024, at the age of 90. The committee shared the news on Facebook on Aug. 11, stating, “The 2025 […]
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How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Gasoline prices have remained relatively flat over the past week. Prices have even somewhat decreased in Florida despite Hurricane Debby’s landfall last week. The hurricane brought little damage to the state. One factor keeping gas prices lower in recent weeks is lower oil prices which have fallen over concerns that the U.S. could be headed […]
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Masataka Yoshida homers and has 4 RBIs, Red Sox outlast Orioles 12-10
By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox pounded All-Star Corbin Burnes before holding on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night. Burnes (12-5) gave up eight runs and 10 hits — both career highs — in four innings. It was […]
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Rhode Island files lawsuit against 13 companies that worked on troubled Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the state has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction and inspection services related to the troubled Washington Bridge. The bridge was partially shut down over safety concerns in December. McKee said in March that the bridge would need to be demolished […]
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Newport Energy and Environment Commission hosts panel on ‘The Effects of Offshore Wind Development’
The Newport Energy and Environment Commission hosted a panel discussion on offshore wind development on Thursday as part of a summer educational series on climate change and resilience. During “Offshore Wind Development Off of Aquidneck Island & Newport County,” panelists from state agencies, labor unions and environmental groups discussed the future of offshore wind in […]
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Newport City Council grapples with new ADU rules to address housing crisis
Newport City Council is considering zoning amendments that would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential areas, a move mandated by state law but raising concerns about neighborhood density and short-term rentals. The proposed changes, presented by Zoning Officer Nicholas Armour, would permit homeowners to build ADUs up to 900 square feet for studios and […]
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Swimmers Beware: Dangerous rip currents are expected in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Rip Current Statement for Rhode Island, Nantucket, and Cape Cod, warning of dangerous rip currents expected from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 16th, through Sunday evening. “Dangerous rip currents expected,” the weather service said. “South facing coastline and beaches of Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket. For Cape […]
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Alternating lane closures scheduled for JT Connell Connector on Tuesday night
According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), Newport residents should expect minimal travel disruptions and some overnight work in the area of the Pell Bridge approaches from August 17 to 23, 2024. Mobile operations sitewide around the Pell Bridge Approaches will occur with minimal impact on traveling to wrap up outstanding electrical and […]