Numerous Rhode Island businesses have made the newly released Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The 2024 Inc. 5000 companies are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over the last three years. Ten Rhode Island organizations, including Emergent Risk International in Newport, earned a spot on the national rankings list released […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary invites the community to celebrate 50th Anniversary Harvest Fair in October
The Norman Bird Sanctuary has much to celebrate in 2024, including the 75th anniversary of the organization’s founding and the 50th anniversary of its beloved Harvest Fair on October 5 and 6. Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Harvest Fair is a family-friendly weekend full of traditional New England games, crafts, competitions, and seasonal fare. Attracting more than 10,000 attendees […]
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Wet Paint was a fun affair, a complete celebration of the area’s passionate art community
Newport Art Museum’s (NAM) Wet Paint celebrated its 31st anniversary over the weekend and it was a marvelous celebration of art pieces from the area’s notable artists. It’s also an egalitarian event, with artists of all levels participating in the big fundraiser for the museum. On the one hand, some of New England’s renowned artists […]
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Stories From The Garden: How the Maher Garden Center is reblooming into success
The roots Residents of Aquidneck Island may be familiar with the Maher Garden Center from their hand-made wreaths and Christmas trees. But the roots of the center run much deeper than the Christmas season. “The Maher Center itself started 76 years ago as a resource for parents with special needs kids,” Lynn Maher, the executive […]
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Newport Classical to host two fall community concerts
Newport Classical has announced that it will host two free community concerts this fall, featuring Fulton Chamber Players and Bridge & Wolak. A concert with Fulton Chamber Players will occur at 2:30 pm on September 8, 2024, at Newport Craft Brewing, and Bridge & Wolak will perform on October 6, 2024, at Newport Classical Recital […]
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Newport’s legendary NEE Jam takes over the King Park Gazebo for NIMFest on Sunday
One of Newport’s best-kept musical secrets over the past two years has been The NEE Jam at the Firehouse Theater on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Hosted by North End Entertainment and the New England Music Organization, the NEE Jam is a celebration of live music featuring an amazingly talented house band […]
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Rhode Island Attorney General takes action against parking management company that operates in Newport
The Rhode Island Department of Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a parking company accused of allegedly deceiving customers and unfairly collecting fees, particularly in Newport, East Greenwich, and Providence. UPP Global, LLC, which operates parking lots in Providence, Newport, and East Greenwich, is accused of issuing “citations” that mimic government-issued parking tickets, threatening […]
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Lobby Muddy Fest celebrates 5th Anniversary in Newport
Lobby Muddy Fest is thrilled to celebrate its 5th anniversary this year. This beloved local event is New England’s only lobster roll and mudslide festival for charity. What began as a casual Sunday ritual at O’Brien’s Pub has transformed into a powerful community gathering and official 501c3 nonprofit since 2021, raising significant funds for mental […]
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Judy Collins coming to Jane Pickens August 15-16 – We revisit our 2022 interview with legendary singer-songwriter
Note: This interview was originally published in July 2022. It has been updated. Click here for tickets to see Judy Collins at Jane Pickens Film and Event Center. So what do you ask a folk music icon who inspired one of the greatest love songs of all time? That was my challenge recently as I […]
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Rhode Island AG objects to health insurers’ proposed rate hikes
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is responding to proposed rate increases by health insurers, saying that history has shown that rate increases alone have not led to better access to and quality of care. “History has shown that significant rate increases year after year have not translated into improved access to and quality of […]
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T.F. Green International Airport lands $9.2 million for cargo expansion
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has received $9.2 million in federal funding to advance the fourth phase of the South Cargo Project, a plan to enhance the cargo operations of T.F. Green International Airport. The funding, which was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program, will be used to build a […]
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Game of inches: Lobster fishermen say tiny change in legal sizes could disrupt imperiled industry
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Gerry Cushman has seen Maine’s iconic lobster industry survive numerous threats in his three decades on the water, but the latest challenge — which might sound tiny — could be the biggest one yet. Lobster fishing is a game of inches, and the number of inches is about to change. Fishing regulators […]
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Newport School Committee works through diverse agenda during marathon meeting
The Newport School Committee met Tuesday night, addressing topics including book banning concerns, transgender student rights, and school policies. During the public comment period, 15 speakers voiced opinions on issues such as transgender student policies and book banning. Some expressed support for the district’s current policies protecting LGBTQIA students, while others argued for changes to […]
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Transgender rights and book banning dominate the public forum portion of Newport School Committee meeting
The public forum portion of Newport’s School Committee meeting this evening drew a large crowd as supporters and opponents of current LGBTQ+ student policies voiced their opinions. The debate centered around transgender rights, book banning, and potential legal challenges. The public comment section of the meeting saw 15 speakers address the committee, including several members […]
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend: Claiming victory, enjoying the experience
By Safe Harbor Race Weekend From 30 knots to zero knots and everything in between, winds at the 4th Annual Safe Harbor Race Weekend kept hundreds of sailors constantly on their toes as they worked through a four-race series that yielded nine champions in as many classes. Hosting 63 teams in two divisions (one for ORC, PHRF and […]
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Ground broke on new DCYF Female Adolescent Facility in Exeter
Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by members of his cabinet and legislative leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) female adolescent residential campus on state-owned land off Main Street in Exeter. The 16-bed facility will provide a new Rhode Island-based option to address the behavioral health needs […]
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Livingston Taylor returns to Newport, will perform at The JPT on December 20
Livingston Taylor, the esteemed singer-songwriter from Boston, is coming to The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20, at 7:30 pm, as Taylor returns to delight audiences with his captivating music. Spectacle Live, which will present Livingston Taylor, provided the following background on Mr. Taylor; Boston local, Livingston […]
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Hickory: Energetic Pointer seeks active family for lifelong adventure
Meet your new best friend, Hickory – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Hickory is a one-year-old male Pointer available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. “Meet Hickory, a young, vibrant soul,” Potter League for Animals shares on its website. “His gentle nature makes him […]
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Jamestown home sells for $3.6 million
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty recently issued a press release announcing the highest sale in Jamestown for 2024. The home, located at 205 Seaside Drive, was sold for $3,600,000, which is the highest sale in the town in 2024 and the highest sale since July 2023. “Sited to take in the awe-inspiring views of […]
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McKee Administration partners with Chambers of Commerce to survey Rhode Island businesses about employee training
In support of its Rhode to Prosperity Initiative, the McKee Administration today announced that it is partnering with local Chambers of Commerce to distribute an online survey that will help identify best practices and gaps in worker training. “The survey will help us understand what businesses are currently doing to skill up their employees—whether they […]
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Vineyard Wind says it is resuming construction
by Bruce Mohl, CommonWealth BeaconAugust 13, 2024 Vineyard Wind said it has obtained federal approval to resume construction of the wind farm – work that was suspended following the partial collapse of a previously installed turbine blade on July 13. A press release issued at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning said the Bureau of Safety and […]
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DEM: Scarborough South will be closed during the week beginning Aug. 19, open only on weekends
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced today the annual closure of the parking lot at Scarborough South State Beach in Narragansett. The parking lot will close on Monday, August 19, and will remain closed through Labor Day on Tuesday, September 3. It will only be open for parking on weekends. The parking lot […]
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Three beaches reopen in Rhode Island after bacteria levels drop
With bacteria counts dropping to safe levels, the Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended reopening the swimming area at Kent County YMCA in Warwick and Kingston’s Camp and Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown. The reopening went into effect on Tuesday, August 13. The health department will continue to monitor beach water quality through Labor […]
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September Rhode Island Primary to decide U.S. Senate candidates and several legislative candidates
In just about a month, Sept. 10, Rhode Islanders will go to the polls in a statewide primary election that will determine who will be running for U.S. Senate from both parties in the November general election, along with deciding general election candidates in several legislative districts. There are primaries in both parties for the […]
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RIPTA seeks public input for safer streets
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to hear from the public about their safety concerns in an effort to improve safety for bus riders, cyclists, and drivers. As part of the RI Safe Streets for All project, RIPTA is launching a survey to get feedback on transportation safety. The survey is open now […]