The General Assembly voted on Monday to approve legislation from Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer and Rep. Brandon T. Voas to allow the Division of Taxation to send business owners’ tax compliance information to the Department of State in order to keep them apprised of their tax liability. The legislation (2024-S 3056, 2024-H 8055) now heads to […]
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6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021. In honor of this year’s Juneteenth, The Conversation reached out to Wake Forest University […]
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Newport Gulls walk it off for first home win
Tonight’s matchup between the Mystic Schooners and the Newport Gulls was the opening of the Narraganset Bay Insurance Company season series, and it brought everything. Dominant pitching, sensational hitting and moments of absolute suspense. In the end, for the first time this year, dirty water played over the loudspeaker at Cardines Field as Brody Szako( […]
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Alliance Française de Newport recognizes French excellence
Marius Bonard, a student at Barrington High School, and Francesco Savoretti from Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, both won the Grand Prix de l’Alliance Française de Newport. The award is given annually to two top high school students who demonstrate a strong affinity for the French language and culture. Students from across Rhode Island […]
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Southern End of Cliff Walk reopens after sinkhole repairs
The City of Newport announced the reopening of the southern portion of the Cliff Walk on Monday, June 10, after repairs were made to a sink hole that had closed the section of walkway since April. The sink hole behind Miramar was discovered by a volunteer who notified the City of the potential hazard in […]
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Ex-Wyatt Detention Officer admits smuggling suboxone
A former correctional officer at the Wyatt Detention Center admitted on Monday that he smuggled about 200 Suboxone strips into the facility through a scheme involving a inmate and another person outside the building. Kaii Almeida-Falcones, 30, of Smithfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of providing contraband to an inmate during a federal court hearing […]
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RI Head Start Programs & RI Pre-K Lottery accepting applications for upcoming school year
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) reminds pregnant women and families with children ages birth to five, and Head Start programs are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year. “Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and Head Start puts them on that path to success,” said Governor Dan McKee. […]
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Rhode Island Blood Center encourages blood donations during the 20th Anniversary of World Blood Donor Day
Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is highlighting the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14th. This annual celebration is an opportunity for blood centers across the world to thank donors for their lifesaving donations and honor their profound impact on patients. Blood donations cannot be manufactured, which means our nation’s blood supply […]
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The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
Charles Colgan, Middlebury Institute of International Studies Ocean-related tourism and recreation supports more than 320,000 jobs and US$13.5 billion in goods and services in Florida. But a swim in the ocean became much less attractive in the summer of 2023, when the water temperatures off Miami reached as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius). […]
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Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Dan Hurley is staying at Connecticut and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ending several days of speculation about his future and meaning he will try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA championship. “Our MVP Coach is staying […]
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Newport man arrested in Providence on gun possession charges
A Newport man was stopped by police on Deborah Street in Providence on Sunday, June 9 and found to be in possession of a pistol, the Rhode Island State Police said in a release. Soilandro Disla, 32, of Girard Avenue, was arrested on charges of license or permit required to carry pistol, possession of a […]
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Southwest adds direct flights to Denver and Dallas from PVD
This week, Southwest Airlines began seasonal service at the T.F. Green International Airport to Denver and Dallas Love Field. Flights from the T.F. Green Airport to Denver are available on Saturday and Sunday each week, beginning at 6:25 a.m. on Saturdays and 1:40 p.m. on Sundays. Return flights to T.F. Green Airport arrive at 11:30 […]
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Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
BOSTON (AP) — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Derrick White added a chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown pitched in, too — with their passing and defense. The Mavericks can stop worrying about who Boston’s best player is. Everyone is contributing to the Celtics’ quest for an unprecedented 18th NBA championship. Holiday had 26 points […]
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Hamilton homers and Red Sox rally for 6-4 win over White Sox in 10 innings
By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — David Hamilton homered and doubled, shaking off an early error at shortstop to help the Boston Red Sox rally past the Chicago White Sox 6-4 in 10 innings Sunday. Jarren Duran reached on an error by reliever Michael Soroka (0-7) in the 10th, sending automatic runner Ceddanne […]
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Boys Town New England celebrates remarkable foster kids at its Annual Community Block Party
Today, family and friends of Boys Town New England came together for the annual Community Block Party and Citizenship Ceremony at the scenic Bazarsky Campus in Portsmouth. The event highlighted the success of Boys Town New England’s innovative Family Home Program and foster services with an afternoon of family fun. “I’m so proud of the […]
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Montreal, Boston selected as sites for hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next season
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Montreal and Boston will be the host cities for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February, the NHL announced Saturday along with releasing the schedule for the event. In Montreal, Canada plays Sweden on Feb. 12, the U.S. plays Finland on Feb. 13, then a […]
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What’sUpNewp Week in Review: June 2 – 7, 2024
In Newport, history buffs can explore the private third floor of The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion, for the first time. Meanwhile, the Teachers Association of Newport has expressed a vote of no confidence in the Superintendent of Schools and the Director of Multi-Language Learners due to teacher layoffs and displacements. On the real estate front, […]
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DEM: Bottom of Mohegan Bluffs staircase on Block Island closed until further notice due to erosion-related safety concerns
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Town of New Shoreham are announcing that the bottom of the staircase at the Edward S. Payne overlook at Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island will be closed to the public until further notice to protect public safety due to erosion causing a large drop at […]
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Rep. Carson’s cultural economy bond question included in budget bill approved by House
The 2025 state budget bill approved by the House of Representatives on Friday includes a proposal submitted by Rep. Lauren H. Carson to seek voter approval in November of a “cultural economy” bond. The $10 million bond question will provide funds for infrastructure advancing arts and culture in Rhode Island, including $2 million to support Newport […]
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No ‘calamari comeback’? The squid chef from Democrats’ 2020 convention says he’s a Trump backer
By WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The “calamari comeback” chef who delighted viewers of the last Democratic National Convention might not be coming back. John Bordieri was dubbed by some as the “calamari ninja” for standing wordlessly, clad head-to-toe in black, and holding a platter of lightly buttered, sautéed squid on a Rhode Island beach […]
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Newport Gulls fall to Ocean State Waves 9-5
NEWPORT, R.I. – A seven run seventh inning for the Ocean State Waves proved to be the difference as the Newport Gulls fell 9-5 in the first Pell Bridge Series duel of 2024. Jackson Teer (Trinity) made his Gulls debut, getting the start on the mound and the righty set the tone early by […]
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Nearly-$14B budget plan breezes through Rhode Island House on 69-5 vote Friday
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island Current June 7, 2024 Finalizing the state’s annual spending plan is often a contentious, drawn-out process. Not this year. A $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget breezed through the Rhode Island House of Representatives Friday night. The 69-5 vote came after a mere 3 1/2 hours of discussion that included high […]
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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off
BOSTON (AP) — The Mavericks couldn’t figure out how best to utilize big man Kristaps Porzingis during his three seasons in Dallas. Three years later, the Mavericks now have a big Porzingis problem in the NBA Finals. Dallas coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the series that he didn’t think Porzingis received nearly […]
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Pell Elementary School English Teacher Kathryn Caruolo named 2024 Newport District Teacher of the Year
Pell Elementary School English Language teacher Kathryn Caruolo has been named Newport Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Caruolo has been an English Language and Grade 1 teacher at Pell since 2013. She previously taught at Cranston-Calvert, Thompson Middle School, and Sullivan School. In addition to her work with […]
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Newport Weather Forecast: Slight chance of rain this weekend
The National Weather Service has released its forecast for Newport this weekend, including a slight chance of rain on Friday night and Sunday. Tonight A slight chance of showers between 11 pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Mostly […]