Federal, state, and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation and Seaview Railroad today for a ribbon cutting and train ride to celebrate three recent upgrades to Quonset rail infrastructure. Quonset Business Park is home to over 14,000 jobs at 239 companies, including nearly one of every five manufacturing jobs in the state. The Business Park […]
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Fighting Hunger: BankRI hosting Food Drive at its Middletown and Newport branches
High food and housing costs continue to drive new levels of hunger in the Ocean State. Right now, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is serving a record number of people through its member agency food pantries – more than 80,000 per month. To help those facing hunger, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) is hosting a […]
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Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser
At 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, nearly 250 swimmers took to the waves of Narragansett Bay’s East Passage in the 48th Save The Bay Swim, raising both funds and awareness for Save The Bay’s mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay. The Swim invites swimmers to tackle a two-mile, open water swim from the […]
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Attorney General Neronha, MADD RI, state leaders celebrate passage of DUI lookback legislation
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed a bill in June that will extend the period of time during which a driver convicted of a second or subsequent DUI violation can face enhanced penalties from five to 10 years. The additional time, known as a “lookback” period, is an effort to deter repeat offenders, who are […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Jul. 5 to Jul. 12. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Tiverton’s Daryl Johnson makes Dean’s List at Purchase College
Daryl Johnson, a Tiverton resident, has been named to the Dean’s List at Purchase College for the Spring 2024 semester. Johnson is currently studying Psychology. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a GPA of 3.5 for bachelor’s arts and science programs or 3.75 for bachelor’s fine arts and music performance programs. […]
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Rhode Island enacts law to protect residents from unfair unclaimed property practices
A new law signed by Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee will protect state residents from unfair contracts with third-party vendors who help the government recover unclaimed property. The law limits the amount the vendor can charge the state for helping locate and recover the property. The Treasury office will recover unclaimed cash and assets from […]
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Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is making headway on putting together the funding needed to replace two aging bridges that connect Cape Cod to the rest of the state. Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion […]
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Newport Police provide more info on Jade Way shooting incident
Newport Police today provided the following information on the Jade Way shooting incident earlier this month. On Friday July 5, 2024, at about 12:53 a.m., Newport Police officers responded to the area of Jade Way and Kennedy Road for a report of shots fired. Prior to officers’ arrival, a victim was transported to Newport Hospital […]
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Kutter Crawford pitches 1-hitter into 8th, Rafael Devers homers and Red Sox blank Royals 5-0
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kutter Crawford took a one-hitter into the eighth inning, Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and the Boston Red Sox beat potential AL All-Star starter Seth Lugo in a 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Crawford (6-7) struck out four and walked one, throwing […]
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Boston Fed: News media employment continues to decline, regionally and nationally
While in many sectors, employment continued to grow in New England over the last year, the information sector – mainly local newspapers – dropped nearly 4 percent, far greater than the national average, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s New England Economic Conditions for July. The Federal Reserve, in what seemed a statement […]
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Dolphin mass stranding on Cape Cod found to be the largest in US history
Rescuers who helped free more than a hundred dolphins from the Cape Cod shoreline say they’ve confirmed that the mass stranding that began June 28 was the largest involving dolphins in U.S. history. There were two prior events on record in Hawaii and the Florida Keys where dolphin species were observed circling in shallow water, but the […]
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Where refugees in Rhode Island are arriving from
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]
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RIDOT provides an update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
Today, the Rhode Island Department of Transporation (RIDOT) provided the following weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. On Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., we’ll be striping on Admiral Kalbfus Road, JT Connell Highway, America’s Cup Avenue, and the shared use path. Weekdays, with no formal lane closures anticipated, we’ll […]
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Rhode Island Artificial Intelligence Task Force to hold first meeting on July 15
The Rhode Island Artificial Intelligence Task Force will be holding its first meeting on July 15th, 2024. The task force was established through an executive order signed by Governor Dan McKee. The 24-member task force will be led by former Congressman Jim Langevin and will advise state policymakers on the risks and opportunities of AI. […]
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Middletown Fire Department to receive $49,723 grant
The Town of Middletown will receive $49,723 for training and equipment for firefighters, U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse said Friday. The funding for the town and three other fire departments is coming from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “Our communities are best served when first responders have access to the tools and […]
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NWC graduates Senior Naval Officers from Summer Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has graduated 24 senior naval officers from its Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare (ELOC) Course, which develops their combat readiness to lead maritime forces operating globally. The course, which was held in Newport, R.I., for the summer of 2024, brought together reserve and active duty officers from naval […]
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Stop & Shop closing 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Stop & Shop said Friday it will close 32 underperforming grocery stores in the Northeast U.S. by the end of the year. The chain, which is owned by the Dutch supermarket company Ahold Delhaize, said it will close 10 stores in New Jersey, eight stores in Massachusetts, seven stores in New […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about primary care in Rhode Island?
First some good news! The Rhode Island General Assembly passed two bills and created one study commission that helps us start getting better access to primary care in Rhode Island. Bill 2024-S 2716A establishes a primary care training sites program, which has been funded with $2.7 million in the 2025 state budget bill. Bill 2024-S2717A added […]
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Rhode Island General Treasurer to host Fireside Chat with John Rogers
John Rogers, chief executive and investment officer of Ariel Investments, will speak at a fireside chat with Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa on July 19, the office of the treasurer announced today. Rogers, the first Black-American mutual fund founder in U.S. history, will discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the investment […]
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Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, begin another cleanup
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press PLAINFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Phil Scott said Friday it’ll take several more days to fully assess damage from flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, but he said Vermont is better positioned to recover quickly after enduring heartbreak, federal red tape and an extensive cleanup from massive floods […]
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Local students among Holy Cross Dean’s List honorees
The College of the Holy Cross has selected more than 1,600 students nationwide for its Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2023-24 academic year, including three local students. The Dean’s List is a comprehensive list of students who have demonstrated academic excellence and demonstrated leadership, integrity, and a commitment to service to […]
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Senator Whitehouse bill targets foreign money in US elections
A new bill has been introduced by two senators that aims to close the “Citizens United loophole,” which prevents individual foreign nationals from spending in U.S. elections but does not prevent U.S.-registered corporations, including multinationals, from doing so. The loophole has allowed corporations to pour unlimited sums of money into American elections, said Senator Sheldon […]
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Aquidneck Island legislators bring e-bike safety support to the Big Blue Bike Barn
By Bike Newport A generous legislative grant will make it possible for Bike Newport to establish new educational programs for e-bike safety for Aquidneck Island’s schools and communities. Representatives Lauren Carson, Terri Cortvriend, Marvin Abney, and Alex Finkelman collectively provided the $8,000 grant that will support curriculum development, in-school e-bike education, and a variety of […]
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RIDOH recommends reopening the swimming area at Kingston Camp and Camp Hoffman
Update – July 13 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Kingston Camp and Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]