Newport and Middletown Public Schools are among 24 local education agencies in Rhode Island set to receive a share of $5 million in funding for instructional coaching in mathematics and English Language Arts. The funding, announced by Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education, aims to support educators with professional development and […]
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Meet Mama Fortuna: A sweet and laid-back cat looking for a home
Meet your new best feline friend, Mama Fortuna – this week’s adoptable cat of the week. Mama Fortuna is a one-year-old female domestic shorthair available for adoption at Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. According to the Potter League for Animals, Fortuna came to them as a mother of five. […]
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Lane closures scheduled for Newport Pell Bridge, Gantry, and Route 138 Connector
The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) will close lanes on the Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge, the Gantry at Toll Plaza, and the Route 138 Connector between August 18th and August 24th for construction work. On Monday, August 19, the Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge’s eastbound left lane will be closed from 9 am to […]
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Jack Russell, lead singer of band Great White who was onstage during horrific ’03 concert fire, dies
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Russell, the lead singer of the bluesy ’80s metal band Great White whose hits included “Once Bitten Twice Shy” and “Rock Me” and was fronting his band the night 100 people died in a 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island, has died. He was […]
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Newport Mental Health relocates its Johnny Cake Hill Road office to Valley Road
Newport Mental Health is relocating its adult programs, walk-in appointments, and business staff to a newly renovated space at 42 Valley Road, effective Aug. 26. The move, which Newport Mental Health announced on its website, marks a significant expansion for the organization, driven by increased demand for services and new programs. The mental health provider […]
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Saccucci Honda of Middletown settles with Attorney General in $1 million agreement
Saccucci Honda of Middletown is among six Rhode Island car dealerships that have reached a settlement agreement with Attorney General Peter F. Neronha over alleged deceptive sales practices. The settlement, totaling more than $1 million, includes customer refunds and payments to the state. The Attorney General’s office filed Assurances of Voluntary Compliance in Rhode Island […]
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Rhode Island Foundation offers $30,000 grants to writers
The Rhode Island Foundation will award up to $30,000 grants to three emerging or mid-career writers. The program is designed to support and advance their work. The grants are being made available through the Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund. The program is one of the largest no-strings-attached awards available to writers in the […]
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Drake Maye leads Patriots on 2 scoring drives in 14-13 preseason loss to Eagles
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie Drake Maye ran for a touchdown and led the New England Patriots on two of the team’s three scoring drives Thursday night in a 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The No. 3 overall draft pick out of North Carolina appeared in just one […]
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Zach Eflin improves to 4-0 with Baltimore, pitches the Orioles past the Red Sox, 5-1
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched six impressive innings to improve to 4-0 since joining the Orioles, and Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins homered in Baltimore’s 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Eflin (9-7) has won all four starts since Baltimore acquired him from Tampa […]
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‘Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age’ opens at Rosecliff on Aug. 30
A new exhibition at Rosecliff will explore the changing relationship between Americans and animals during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The exhibition, titled “Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age,” will feature over 100 objects from the Preservation Society of Newport County’s collections, as well as 15 lending institutions. […]
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NUWC Division Newport marine biologist studies fin whale stranding in Rhode Island
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs A 42-foot, 25,000-pound fin whale that had to be euthanized in February after a stranding in a Rhode Island pond could help the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport biologists and engineers learn more about collisions between marine mammals and U.S. Navy vessels. On Feb. 29, the Animal […]
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Sold-out Newport event with Walz exceeds expectations for Democratic fundraisers
by Christopher Shea & Janine L. Weisman, Rhode Island CurrentAugust 15, 2024 NEWPORT — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posed for photos before delivering a 17-minute speech focused on bringing joy back to American politics at a private fundraiser on the campus of Salve Regina University Thursday afternoon. The Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee spoke to […]
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Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — New efforts to convert some types of commercial fishing to ropeless gear that is safer for rare whales will be supported by millions of dollars in funding, federal authorities said. Federal fishing managers are promoting the use of ropeless gear in the lobster and crab fishing industries because of the plight […]
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Learn ‘how to talk to your dog’ at Middletown Public Library on Aug. 24
The Middletown Public Library is hosting a new event that will teach people how to better communicate with their pets. The event, How to Talk To Your Dog, is free and open to ages 6 and up. The event, which held on Saturday, August 24 from 11 am to 12 pm in the meeting room […]
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Newport Sings offers choral singing opportunities for youth and adults in Newport County
Newport Sings offers free or very low-cost chorus program opportunities for youth and adults. All programs are open to the public and do not require an audition. Newport Sings offers three distinct programs for singers of all ages and backgrounds: – The Newport County Youth Chorus is open to grades 1-6 students. – Aquidneck […]
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246th Anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island to be commemorated with a ‘Sunset Salute’ on Aug. 29
A musket salute and a wreath-laying ceremony will be held at Butts Hill Fort to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island on Thursday, Aug. 29. The ceremony, hosted by the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee of the Battle of Rhode Island Association, will take place at 7 p.m. at the fort […]
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Rhode Island updates shellfish safety regulations
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced changes to the state’s shellfish aquaculture regulations aimed at improving safety. The new rules went into effect on Aug. 11. “The recent regulatory changes include an extension of the duration of the summer period of post-harvest shellfish temperature control,” the DEM said in a statement. “Under the […]
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Newport Police to deploy automated license plate readers
Newport City Council approved a three-year contract with Flock Safety Group to implement five community safety cameras with automated license plate readers (ALPRs). During its regular meeting on Aug. 14, the council voted on the measure, awarding the contract at a total cost not to exceed $48,250. Newport Police Department recommended the action, citing the technology’s […]
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Newport City Council delays vote on $98.5 million bond resolution
The Newport City Council postponed a vote on a $98.5 million bond resolution Wednesday night after concerns were raised about changes to project allocations and a lack of public input. The resolution, which would identify projects and allocations for a bond referendum to be placed on the November 2024 ballot, was continued to the next […]
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Newport City Council debates Tourism District, Accessory Dwelling Units in marathon meeting
The Newport City Council held a 4-hour and 10-minute regular meeting on Aug. 14, discussing a proposed tourism improvement district and new regulations for accessory dwelling units. Council members debated a plan to establish a Newport Tourism Improvement District, which would impose a $1.50 per night fee on hotel rooms to fund marketing efforts. The […]
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Newport City Council debates traffic solutions for large events
Newport City Council is considering new transportation and parking policies for large events to address residents’ congestion and quality of life issues. Councillors Lynn Underwood Ceglie and Jean Marie Napolitano introduced a resolution at the Aug. 14 council meeting directing city staff to develop recommendations for amending special event policies. The resolution cites Newport’s popularity […]
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Newport City Council considers overhaul of Resident Parking Program
Newport City Council is considering a major overhaul of its resident parking permit program to address abuse and ensure availability for year-round residents. Councillor Mark Aramli introduced a resolution Wednesday requesting the city administration review and revise the program’s rules, which haven’t been updated in over 20 years. “Resident parking permits are one of the […]
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Falcons acquire 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from Patriots
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Atlanta Falcons have acquired four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots for a third-round draft pick. The teams announced the trade on Thursday. Judon had 28 sacks in his first two seasons with the Patriots before finishing with four in four games […]
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Newport City Council tables Tourism Improvement District vote
The Newport City Council tabled a vote on establishing a new Tourism Improvement District Wednesday night after a debate over the proposal’s merits and the city’s role in collecting fees for the hospitality industry. The proposed district would allow hotels with 18 or more rooms to collect a $1.50 per night fee from guests to […]
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Modern home breaks Tiverton sales record at $5.3 million
A single-family home in Tiverton has sold for $5.3 million, the highest ever single family sale in the town, according to a release from Lila Delman Compass. The home, 82 Nonquit Lane, was sold by Renee Welchman of Compass Little Compton. It offers 8,000 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, six full and […]