A Rhode Island brewery has been nominated for the highly prestigious “Brewing the American Dream” experience, a program sponsored by Sam Adams Brewery that provides mentorship and capital to food and beverage entrepreneurs. Providence Brewing Co., located in the Farm Fresh RI building on Sims Street in Providence, has been selected as a finalist for […]
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RIDOH: Tips for a healthy Memorial Day weekend and for being healthy outdoors
Ahead of Memorial Day, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding people about the important steps they should take to stay healthy and safe this weekend and this summer. Travel responsibly Never drink and drive. Additionally, never drive after using other substances that impair your ability to drive safely. Substances that impair your […]
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DEM: Seasonal shellfish area closures take effect on May 25
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced that seasonal shellfish area closures will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 25, and will remain in place until Tuesday, October 15. Consistent with federal requirements, DEM announces changes in shellfish harvest area closures in local waters every year at this time due to potential […]
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RIPTA to operate on a holiday schedule for Memorial Day
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/holiday schedule on Memorial Day, May 27, in observance of the holiday. This schedule change will impact all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA offices will also be closed on Memorial Day, except the Customer Service Kiosk in the Newport Transportation Center. The agency’s Flex […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves Senator DiPalma’s bill to create Olmstead Commission
The Rhode Island Senate has approved a bill to create a commission to develop a plan to help the state comply with the Olmstead plan. A commission would be established to develop, maintain, and update a continuum of care to allow people with disabilities to receive adequate services and supports in the least restrictive environment […]
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Governor McKee nominates Michelle Reddish as the first Administrator of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office
The office of the first administrator of the Cannabis Office in Rhode Island is up and running, with Governor Dan McKee announcing on Thursday that Michelle A. Reddish, MS, MPH, would take the position. Reddish is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA), a state-run agency that regulates Oklahoma’s medical […]
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Through budget and a smaller bond, Chariho schools hope to address facility issues
Educators in Chariho, still reeling from the defeat of a $150 million bond to replace three elementary schools and upgrade the main campus, are preparing to go back to voters in November with a much smaller bond to address the safety issues on the main campus. Additionally, they hope to seek up to $2.3 million […]
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Beach weather is here and so are sharks. Scientists say it’s time to look out for great whites
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Scientists with a Boston aquarium are encouraging beachgoers to report sightings of white sharks this holiday weekend after signs of shark bites were observed on multiple marine mammals. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in New England, and the region has been experiencing beach weather already. That’s a […]
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Rhode Island DEM reminds boaters of safety regulations and importance of wearing a life jacket
With summer just around the corner, Rhode Islanders are being reminded of the importance of wearing a life jacket. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is joining other boating safety advocates in promoting safe and responsible boating during National Safe Boating Week. The week of May 18 is dedicated to promoting safe and […]
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Rhode Island joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the US Department of Justice and 29 other states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, which also owns Ticketmaster. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has been using its monopoly power in the live entertainment industry to overcharge concertgoers and artists. The lawsuit […]
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CCRI to host Next Steps Fair for adult learners
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) will be hosting its first Next Steps Fair on May 29 to help adult students in Rhode Island reach their educational goals. This event is free and open to all adults and will provide information on how to continue their education beyond obtaining their GED or high school […]
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Hammetts Hotel sets sail in style with a $65,000 Newport Bermuda Race Package
Downtown Newport hotspot, Hammetts Hotel, today introduced its lavish $65,000 Newport Bermuda Race Package, just in time for the highly-anticipated biennial yacht race, which sets sail from Newport, Rhode Island. “As an Official Hospitality Sponsor of the 2024 race, Hammetts extends a warm invitation to sailing aficionados and globetrotters alike, offering exclusive access to one of the most […]
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Preserve Rhode Island awards $125,000 in 17 grants to nonprofits across the state to repair historic buildings
Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI), partnering for a fifth year with The 1772 Foundation, awarded one-for-one matching grants totaling $125,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations maintaining historic buildings in Rhode Island. The grants, ranging in amounts from $3,000 to $9,000, will help maintain important buildings in over 10 communities across the state. Grants were provided for […]
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Newport’s Ocean Drive to close to cars, open to people biking and walking on June 8
Can you imagine Newport’s iconic “Ocean Drive” without cars? On Saturday morning, June 8th, that’s exactly what will happen as the road closes to cars and opens to people biking, rolling and strolling. It’s Bike Newport’s annual open road event “Elliot’s Ride for Everyone!” Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for three hours of coastal […]
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House Finance Committee hears Edwards legislation that would reallocate school funding to Tiverton, Middletown, and Burrillville
The House Finance Committee Tuesday heard testimony on legislation introduced by Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton) that would reallocate money to Tiverton and other communities in the 2025 budget pursuant to the state school funding formula. The resolution (2024-H 8266) would authorize the transfer of funds to the town of Tiverton, […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society Museum to open for 2024 season
The Portsmouth Historical Society Museum, Old Town Hall, and Southermost School are gearing up for the 2024 season, opening on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. Docents, Board Members, and Town Historian Jim Garman will be on hand to guide visitors through the buildings and answer questions. The second floor of the museum will […]
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Jamestown Police remembers Officer Ryan Bourque on the 8th anniversary of his death
The Jamestown Police Department today remembers Officer Ryan Bourque on the 8th anniversary of his death. On May 23, 2016, Bourque was tragically killed by a wrong-way, impaired driver on Route 95 as Ryan traveled home from work. With a busy holiday weekend ahead, the Jamestown Police Department says in a press release that additional patrols […]
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Abreu and Wong both drive in 2 runs, Red Sox beat Rays 8-5 to complete a three-game sweep
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wilyer Abreu and Connor Wong both drove in two runs, Brayan Bello overcome a tough second to go six innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Boston swept the Rays on the […]
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City of Newport to host information sessions on how to run for office
Are you thinking about running for office? Today, the City of Newport announced that its Canvassing Office will host a series of informational sessions for those interested in entering the race in November. The information sessions will provide aspiring candidates with an overview of how to declare and run for office, from Newport’s nonpartisan City […]
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“Story in the Public Square” wins two Telly Awards
For the eighth time in seven years, the Pell Center at Salve Regina University has been honored with two Telly Awards for “Story in the Public Square.” In this, the 45th-Annual Telly Awards, the show won bronze in the History category for its episode with historian Jeffery Veidlinger on Inter-War Pogroms and bronze in the Entertainment category for its […]
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BankNewport appoints Murray Charron, a Jamestown resident, as Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Murray Charron, a Jamestown resident and 25-year commercial lending veteran, has been hired as vice president and senior commercial loan officer at BankNewport. Prior to joining BankNewport, Charron held the position of vice president of commercial lending at HarborOne Bank in Providence, R.I. He has held leadership positions in other retail and mortgage-based financial institutions […]
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Newport Art Trolley to make the local art scene more accessible
A new initiative by the Newport Artists Collective will make the arts scene in Newport more accessible to locals. The free Newport Art Trolley service will run on select Thursdays from 5 to 7 pm from June to December. The Newport Art Trolley service is part of the weekly Art Salon Series hosted by the […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers call for reform of Coastal Resource Management Council
A group of Rhode Island lawmakers, including Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Senator Victoria Gu, and Representative Terri Cortvriend, have called on the state to reform the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) to make improvements to the way the council is run. Lawmakers say the current structure of the CRMC, which is made up of […]
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A Middletown student is representing Rhode Island in Google’s annual ‘Doodle for Google’ contest
Today, Google announced the 55 state and territory winners of its Doodle for Google contest, including a winner in Middletown, Rhode Island. In January, Google asked students across the U.S. to submit their ideas for the 16th annual Doodle for Google contest. For 2024, in celebration of Google’s 25th anniversary, they asked students to answer the prompt “My […]
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New York Yacht Club launches Performance Sailing Fund, awards initial six grants
The New York Yacht Club has added another facet to its diverse support of high-performance sailing with the unveiling of the Club’s Performance Sailing Fund, which has announced its first six grants. “We are so proud of the six Club members who will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics,” says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the […]