By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer CVS Health chopped its 2024 forecast for a third time this year and changed the leadership of its health insurance business where it continues to struggle with rising costs. CEO Karen Lynch will lead the insurance segment, replacing Executive Vice President Brian Kane, who is leaving the company about […]
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Dominic Smith scores go-ahead run on wild pitch, helps Red Sox beat Royals 6-5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dominic Smith scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the sixth inning on a call that was overturned on a challenge, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Smith doubled to open the sixth and moved to third on a single […]
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Sea turtles strandings have increased dramatically. Congress might create a fund to bail them out
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sea turtle strandings have ticked up at an alarming rate in New England, but now the reptiles are close to receiving a lifeline from Congress to help them stay in the water. Congress is nearing passage of the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, which would create a new $33 […]
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Newport to host Climate Change and Offshore Wind Forum
Newport’s Energy & Environment Commission will host a forum on August 8, 2024 to discuss the effects of climate change and offshore wind on fisheries and ocean ecosystems. The event, titled “The Effect of Climate Change & Offshore Wind on Fisheries & Ocean Ecosystems,” will feature panelists from the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation, the University […]
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Playful and energetic, Zephyr is ready for a fur-ever home
Meet the newest adoptable dog of the week, Zephyr, at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. This 4-year-old mixed-breed girl is ready to find a fur-ever friend to help her out in her new life. Potter League for Animals shares on its website that Zephyr is a playful and energetic girl. She loves to […]
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Authorities arrest man accused of threatening mass casualty event at Army-Navy football game
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man accused of threatening a “mass casualty event” at a college football game last year is in federal custody in Arizona and awaiting extradition to Rhode Island, according to authorities. Andrew Buchanan, 38, allegedly made the cell phoned threats before the Army-Navy game on Dec. 8 at Gillette Stadium in […]
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Naval War College launches new course on modern warfare
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has introduced a new course that focuses on the current global security challenges faced by the international community. The course, titled “Perspects on Modern War,” will provide students with a theoretical framework to analyze the evolving character of modern warfare and develop practical solutions for current and future global […]
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Letter: What will it take to keep Newporters safe?
How many more citizens must lose their lives to vehicular accidents while crossing the street and cycling around our city for our elected officials to do something about it? Per a press release posted Tuesday morning by the Newport Police Department, on Monday night, an individual lost their life crossing a designated crosswalk on Broadway […]
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Gerald Dickens will bring ‘A Christmas Carol’ to life at Historic Park Theatre
Gerald Dickens, great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, is bringing his one-man adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” to The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston, Rhode Island on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The performance starts the holiday season with Dickens’ spirited rendition of his ancestor’s classic tale. Tickets go on sale Aug. 9 at […]
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Artists explore new frontiers in PIVOT Exhibition at Jamestown Arts Center
The Jamestown Arts Center is set to host a virtual conversation with internationally acclaimed artists Lesley Dill and Joan Hall on Aug. 14, offering insights into their creative processes and recent artistic transformations. The online event, scheduled from 1-2 pm, will feature Dill and Hall discussing their artistic practices and the pivotal shifts in media […]
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BankNewport appoints Daniel Tougas as VP, Newport Branch Manager
BankNewport has appointed Daniel Tougas as vice president and branch manager of its Newport location at 10 Washington Square. Tougas is now responsible for overseeing branch operations, customer service, and team development at the bank’s flagship office. Tougas, who joined BankNewport in 2017, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He previously served […]
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What’s up in Newport this week: Aug. 6 – 11
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Tuesday, August 6 – Sunday, August 11, 2024. This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or […]
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What Sold: A look at 35 home sales across Newport County (July 29 – August 2)
As we move into the second week of August, we are starting to feel a slight shift in the local real estate market. Overpriced inventory is resulting in longer days on market average and an increasing number of homes are experiencing price adjustments. Pairing that with an optimistic forecast on interest rates, a tough week […]
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The Stadium at Tidewater Landing partners with Grand Rising Curations for event programing
The Stadium at Tidewater Landing announced today a long-term partnership with Grand Rising Curations that will transform Rhode Island FC’s future home into a multi-purpose venue. Upon its completion at the start of the 2025 USL Championship season, the state-of-the-art development will be able to host concerts and festivals. “The Stadium at Tidewater Landing will be the […]
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Energy Department awards $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced $2.2 billion in funding for eight projects across 18 states to strengthen the electrical grid against increasing extreme weather, advance the transition to cleaner electricity and meet a growing demand for power. The money will help build more than 600 miles of new transmission lines and upgrade about […]
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New England to receive $389 million for offshore wind, energy storage
Several New England states will receive $389 million in federal funding for offshore wind and energy storage, a regional effort to bolster the clean energy sector and create jobs. The funding, announced Tuesday, is coming from the U.S. Department of Energy and will support upgrades to transmission lines in Massachusetts and Connecticut to accommodate 4,800 […]
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Gaudet Gets New Principal: Gerald Haas
The Middletown School Committee has appointed Gerald Haas as the new principal of Gaudet Middle School. He will take over the position on Sept. 3. Haas, a 2013 graduate of Middletown High School, has served as a mathematics teacher at Middletown High School. He began working at Gaudet in 2018. “Entering this role is honestly […]
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Gubernatorial race on – at least at the cash register
The calendar may say Rhode Island’s gubernatorial election is two years away – but make no mistake it is gearing up, and the cash register is ringing. Gov. Dan McKee and his Democratic rival, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, both had very productive second quarters, each raising about a quarter of a million dollars from hundreds of […]
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James Paxton’s strong start, Boston’s 18 hits lifts Red Sox over Royals 9-5
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Paxton pitched six solid innings, Masataka Yoshida tied his career high with four of Boston’s 18 hits and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-5 on Monday night. Boston, which has won four of its last five, now trails the Royals by […]
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Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon practices with team, discusses contract situation
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matthew Judon spoke to reporters on Monday at training camp about his hope to get a new contract from the New England Patriots. The four-time Pro Bowler also had fellow linebacker Jahlani Tavai join him for post-practice media duty. For two questions, Tavai served as Judon’s […]
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Expert-led tour will shed light on Island Cemetery
A Native Newporter will lead a guided tour of Island Cemetery on Saturday, August 17. Frank Amaral has spent more than 50 years connected to the cemetery and is an expert on the history, art, horticulture, and the people that rest there. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and will include a visit inside the […]
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Rhode Island Foundation awards $340,000 in grants to dozens of Newport County nonprofit organizations
Dozens of nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents will share nearly $340,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will support work ranging from educational programs for schoolchildren and disaster recovery preparation to food pantries and arts activities. “We are grateful to be able to help these organizations carry out their crucial […]
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U.S. Naval War College celebrates faculty achievements
On August 5, the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held its 17th annual faculty cloister, where more than 300 faculty members from the college’s in-resident and distance education programs were recognized for their professional achievements. The ceremony, which began with an address by Rear Adm. Pete Garvin, president of NWC, included the presentation of professional […]
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Newport Water bills delayed due to technical problems
The City of Newport announced today that customers of the Newport Water Division may be experiencing a delay in receiving their water bills this month due to technical issues with the company’s vendor. The delay will also result in an extension on the late payment penalty date for those affected. Customers are encouraged to call […]