Today, the BankNewport Charitable Foundation has awarded $396,000 in grants to over 40 organizations throughout Rhode Island to support their work in basic human needs and food insecurity, education and workforce training, healthy lives, and arts and culture. “Since our founding more than 200 years ago, BankNewport has been committed to supporting Rhode Island,” said […]
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RI Slave History Medallions to host Juneteenth Celebration
The RI Slave History Medallions (RISHM) will host its annual Juneteenth celebration in Newport on Saturday, June 15, featuring live music, performances by African and Indigenous tribal members, and a host of other activities for all ages. The family-friendly event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Square, and will include […]
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Newport superintendent reflects on challenging year, and expectations in a What’sUpNewp videocast
With the school year quickly coming to a close, Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins What’sUpNewp for her monthly videocast at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, and we’ll ask her to reflect on this past year and her hopes and expectations for the year ahead. This is a school system with considerable challenges, […]
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54 Newport County residents earn diplomas from Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University President Kelli Armstrong conferred 503 bachelor’s degrees, 271 master’s degrees, and 22 doctoral degrees to members of the Class of 2024 during the school’s 74th Commencement. In total, this year’s graduating class was the University’s largest ever at 823. The following Newport County residents earned degrees from the school; James Arcoleo of […]
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Two lawmakers propose legislation to prevent hidden charges on purchases
A package of bills introduced by two Rhode Island lawmakers would prohibit businesses from imposing hidden fees on customers, a common practice that consumer advocates say is deceptive and harmful to consumers. The legislation, spearheaded by state Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11) and state Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23), would make it a deceptive […]
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Environmental study allows Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to advance
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completed an environmental review that will allow a Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to move forward with further work including a power-purchase agreement, officials said Tuesday. The state of Maine has proposed putting 12 offshore wind turbines producing 144 megawatts of electricity atop University […]
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Middletown Town Council asks state to look at speed limit on East Main Road
Middletown isn’t giving up on making East Main Road safer. After reluctancy to ask the state to implement a “road diet” on the northern section of the heavily travelled thoroughfare, Town Councilor Peter Connerton recently put forward a new suggestion — to lower the speed limit to 25 mph. Under the idea, Connerton asked town […]
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Op-Ed by Rep. Lauren Carson: Rhode Island needs plan for coming silver tsunami
This week, next year’s state budget is being hammered out by the House Finance Committee with the expectation of a vote very soon. I have been working hard this year to see that it contains funding to plan proactively for a seismic shift that we can clearly see coming: a rapid increase in the number […]
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Hollywood movies rarely reflect climate change crisis. These researchers want to change that
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Aquaman might not mind if the oceans rise, but moviegoers might. That’s one of the takeaways from a new study conducted by researchers who set out to determine if today’s Hollywood blockbusters are reflective of the current climate crisis. The vast majority of movies failed the “climate reality check” proposed by the […]
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Rhode Island College appoints first Cybersecurity Institute Director
The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College has appointed Douglas Alexander as its new director. He brings more than 40 years of experience in a variety of roles across the public and private sectors. Alexander has served as the director of community engagement and government relations at OSHEAN, Rhode Island’s non-profit […]
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Rhode Island Students will take the stage at PPAC
On June 3, 2024, 159 elementary school students from three Rhode Island elementary schools will have the opportunity to sing, dance and act on the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) stage. This exciting event is possible through the collaboration of the Providence Performing Arts Center and Disney Theatrical Group. The program that is given the […]
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Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy. Even […]
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies of cancer at 71
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, a two-time champion in the NBA, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, an on-court icon in every sense of the word. […]
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Kyle Stowers has career-high 4 RBIs as Orioles topple Red Sox 11-3
By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Stowers had three hits, including two doubles and a career-high four RBIs, Ryan Mountcastle also had three hits and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 11-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Cedric Mullins added a two-run triple as Baltimore scored five runs in the […]
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Portsmouth Abbey hosts 94th Commencement
The clouds cleared and the sun shone brightly as faculty, staff and members of the Portsmouth Abbey Class of 2024 walked across the Holy Lawn at the onset of the school’s 94th Commencement on Sunday, May 26. The Right Reverend Michael G. Brunner O.S.B. offered the Invocation and Head of School Matt Walter delivered the […]
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Memorial Day ceremony honors NUWC Division Newport employees who made the ultimate sacrifice
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I. – Petty Officer 1st Class Larry W. Fletcher enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967 before joining the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, then known as the Naval Underwater Systems Center, in 1985 as a member of the Range Support Office. Three years later, on Jan. […]
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Brown University president’s commencement speech briefly interrupted by protesters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Protesters briefly disrupted an outdoor commencement address given by Brown University’s president on Sunday. Shortly after Christina Paxson began, her speech was interrupted for several minutes by shouting as she told the graduates, “I would really like to give you your degrees.” She eventually resumed with some people continuing to shout. […]
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Jrue Holiday’s finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jrue Holiday didn’t feel well all day. He even missed the team’s morning shootaround. When it mattered most, though, the Celtics guard looked just fine. Holiday converted a three-point play with 38.9 seconds left to give Boston its first lead in nearly 36 minutes, followed that with […]
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No. 8 Seahawks advance to NCAA DIII College World Series with 14-12 win over No. 9 Sea Gulls
SALISBURY, Md. (Saturday, May 25, 2024) — No 8 Salve Regina University baseball advances to the NCAA DIII College World Series for the first time in program history after defeating the Salisbury University Sea Gulls 14-12 in game two of the best-of-three Super Regional. On Friday, May 24, the Seahawks beat the Sea Gulls 9-8 after gaining an […]
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Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny throughout weekend, chance of rain on Monday
The National Weather Service has released its weather forecast for Memorial Day weekend, which includes a chance of rain. According to the forecast, Saturday will be sunny with a high near 69 degrees F. Later in the day, northeast winds are expected to reach 5-10 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy weather, with a […]
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Amo and Magaziner introduce bipartisan legislation to honor the First Rhode Island Regiment with the Congressional Gold Medal
Today, in advance of Memorial Day Weekend, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and 18 Members of Congress introduced bipartisan legislation to recognize America’s first integrated military unit — the First Rhode Island Regiment — by posthumously awarding its members with the Congressional Gold Medal. The bill would bestow this long-overdue honor […]
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Governor McKee encourages residents to lower flags to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day approaches, Rhode Islanders are encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff in honor of the brave soldiers who have selflessly served their country and protected the freedoms we enjoy today. Governor Dan McKee released a statement saying, “Memorial Day is day for Rhode Islanders and the nation to stand together and say […]
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R.I. Senate approves Senator Euer’s bill to ban unfair sales practices in automatic renewals
The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday passed a bill sponsored by Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer to protect consumers from duplicitous practices common in many auto-renewing subscriptions. “How many times has this happened to you?” said Senator Euer (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown). “You sign up for a subscription and then life gets busy. Next time […]
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Newport Pride Festival returning to the lawn of Great Friends Meeting House on June 29
Newport Pride today shared details for its annual free Pride Festival, a vibrant and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that will take place on the lawn of the Great Friends Meeting House from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, June 29. According to Newport Pride, this year’s festival promises to be the biggest […]
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Puddingstone Music Series continues this summer with two live performances
The Puddingstone new music series continues this summer with two live performances following February’s sold-out concert at Gardiner House in Newport. Like previous concerts, these performances will combine performing and non-performing arts in an approachable, 19th century-style salon. Saturday, June 22 at 5:30pm “Harmonies in Motion” at Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI) […]