Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended that the swimming area at Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown reopen for swimming. This comes after bacteria counts at the beach returned to safe levels. The water quality at Camp Hoffman will continue to be monitored through Labor Day. RIDOH urges residents to check the most […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Mum’s the word on what’s driving GOP lackeys
Many decades ago, when I was a college student convinced I knew everything there was to know, in a conversation with my father I labelled someone a hypocrite. Dad stopped me in my tracks. “That is a very loaded word,” he said. “Take care how you use it.” Ever since, I’ve been wary of rushing […]
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Newport school dispute heads to what may be a final mediation session
With the opening of school just over a month away, the dispute between the Newport teachers’ union and school administration is still unsettled, with a third and perhaps final day of mediation scheduled for Tuesday, according to Jennifer Azevedo, deputy director of the National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI). “We are scheduled for a third […]
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Rhode Island FC secures come-from-behind 2-1 victory over North Carolina FC
A dominant second half fueled by a pair of substitutes lifted Rhode Island FC to a come-from-behind victory on Saturday as the club defeated North Carolina FC 2-1 at Beirne Stadium. Sparked by Zachary Herivaux’s third goal in two matches and Mark Doyle’s second goal of the season, the three points marked a club-best third-straight win and […]
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From Baton Rouge to Newport: Britti’s Folk Festival journey
New Orleans-based singer Britti is making her debut at the Newport Folk Festival, performing on a bicycle-powered stage. The artist, originally from Baton Rouge, is set to showcase her unique blend of musical styles on a stage where audience members pedal bicycles to generate power for the amplifiers. “I feel like I’m in a dream,” […]
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Newport Folk Festival 2024: High energy at Fort Adams – Day 1 recap and photos
65 years since it was established by the late George Wein, the Newport Folk Festival still knows how to “rumble.” The festival got off to a great start Friday, July 26, with beautiful weather and a diverse line up of new and established stars in folk music and beyond. The Fort Stage opener, Medicine Singers, […]
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Patriots sign safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo says
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo said before Friday’s practice. The 28-year-old Peppers is entering his third season with the Patriots. Last year, he recorded two interceptions and made 78 tackles in 15 games. “I am very happy for Peppers and […]
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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, visits Newport and The Great Elephant Migration
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, made a trip to Rhode Island, in part to promote her latest novel A Most Intriguing Lady at the Ocean House in Watch Hill. The duchess made Newport a stop on her itinerary Thursday, July 25, to visit The Great Elephant Migration that has taken over parts of the Cliff […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust project awarded nearly $2 million by NOAA, Biden-Harris Administration
Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department of Commerce and NOAA have recommended nearly $2 million for a project in Rhode Island to make the state’s coast more resilient to climate change and other coastal hazards. The awards are being made under the Biden Administration’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, a competitive, $575 million […]
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Folk Family celebrates return of Newport Folk Festival
It’s hard to find fans anywhere more passionate about music than Newport Folk Festival fans. On Thursday, July 25, a pair of events were organized by members of the “Newport Folk Festival Family,” a Facebook fan group that was started in 2009 and has since grown to over 5,000 members. The afternoon began with a […]
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Company says manufacturing problem was behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — The maker of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket Island and washed up on the beaches says a manufacturing problem was responsible. GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said on an earnings call Wednesday that insufficient bonding at one of its factories in Canada was responsible for the […]
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Rhode Island’s 35th annual Governor’s Bay Day will take place on July 28
Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order at the Rocky Point State Park Fishing Pier in Warwick, establishing Sunday, July 28, as Rhode Island’s 35th annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all Rhode Island state surf beaches on July 28. It allows recreational saltwater fishing without purchasing a saltwater fishing license from […]
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PPAC Announces Collaboration with Trinity Rep – “A Christmas Carol” to run at PPAC this holiday season
At a press conference held this morning, Lynn Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center, announced a partnership with Trinity Repertory that will bring the annual Dickens story “A Christmas Carol” to the PPAC stage in December. The change in venue is necessary due to construction at Trinity’s Chace Theater, which is expected to […]
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Rhode Island
The combination of inflation and increased work-from-home opportunities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted migration patterns across the United States, the effects of which are still being felt in 2024, according to the latest Census Bureau data. In the first year of the pandemic, migration out of densely populated, expensive cities like New […]
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Open Studios event at Jamestown Arts Center on August 3 will showcase local artists
Artists’ Open Studios returns to Jamestown on Saturday, August 3, from 10 am to 5 pm. Hosted by the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC), the annual event is a one-day, island-wide event in which participating artists invite the public into their studios. This year, over 30 artists across the island are participating, as well as groups […]
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Navy Band Cruisers to perform on Martha’s Vineyard, across New England
After a long time away, the Navy Band Cruisers are back! For those who are a fan of the band, it’s a great time to catch them on the road. The band is starting its 2024 national tour on Thursday, Aug. 15. The tour will take the band to Martha’s Vineyard, Ocean Park, Faneuil Hall […]
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26 Newport County students graduate from Roger Williams University
The Class of 2024 from Roger Williams University has graduated and the university has announced the list of graduates from Newport County. The graduates received their degrees in May 2024. The Class of 2024 consists of the following students from Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Portsmouth, and L Compton: – Olivia Agoros of Middletown – Tia Anderson […]
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Obituary: Mary English
Portsmouth, RI -Mary A. English, 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, entered eternal life on May 23, 2024. Born in St. Louis, MO, on April 28, 1932, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Smith) Bello. Mary graduated from Saint Mark’s High School in St. Louis, MO, and promptly enlisted in the US Army, […]
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Cranston, Westerly get $1.8 million in federal funding
U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner said Thursday that the House of Representatives passed $1,779,996 in federal funding to help the cities of Cranston and Westerly improve their water systems and prevent flooding. The funding was approved as part of a broader effort to fund environmental cleanup and resiliency measures across Rhode Island, Magaziner said. This community […]
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Commission: Current process ‘won’t realize full potential’ of Newport’s North End
Newport’s North End development commission is seeking to establish a new governing body to better manage the area’s complex redevelopment needs, according to commission chair Colin Kane. Kane presented an update to the Newport City Council on Jul 24, outlining the commission’s progress and future plans for the approximately 40-acre area that includes former Navy […]
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Newport explores high-tech solutions for neighborhood speeding
Newport city officials are considering new traffic safety measures in response to residents’ concerns about speeding in various neighborhoods. City Manager Kennedy presented several options to the City Council on July 24, including the installation of speed display signs and increased enforcement efforts. The proposed measures come after Councilor David Carlin III introduced a resolution […]
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Newport acts quickly to buy strategic flood-zone property
Newport’s Department of Utilities is set to purchase a property at 81 Garfield Street for an amount not to exceed $500,000 to facilitate stormwater infrastructure improvements and potential flood mitigation efforts. The City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) during its meeting on July 24. The […]
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Rhode Island announces cost of living adjustments for retired state employees
The Rhode Island General Treasurer’s office announced today that retired state employees will begin to receive cost of living adjustments beginning with the July pension benefit. The announcement says that the change was made possible by the passage of the 2025 fiscal year budget which included the implementation of a cost of living adjustment for […]
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Portsmouth resident honored with Clark University Dean’s List selection
A resident of Portsmouth has been named to the Clark University Dean’s List for the Spring of 2024. Kennedy Griffin was selected based on outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2024 semester. Griffin must have a GPA of 3.8 or higher in order to receive first honors and a GPA of 3.50-3.79 for second honors. […]
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Newport City Council discusses Tourism Improvement District proposal
The Newport City Council held a public hearing on July 24 to consider the establishment of a Tourism Improvement District. Evan Smith from Discover Newport presented the proposal, describing it as a 10-year program to collect voluntary assessments from hotel partners. “The Newport Tourism Improvement District was an effort to build more funds to keep […]