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 […]
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Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press At 16, Katya Kondragunta has already lived through two disasters amped by climate change. First came wildfires in California in 2020. Ash and smoke forced her family to stay inside their home in the Bay Area city of Fremont, for weeks. Then they moved to Prosper, Texas, where she dealt […]
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Rep. Lauren Carson is running for re-election
Representative Lauren Carson today emailed supporters and constituents to announce that she is running for her sixth term in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing District 75 (Newport). Representative Carson, a Democrat, was first elected to the House of Representatives in November 2014 to represent District 75. She was named a Deputy Majority Leader […]
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Rhode Island awarded $21 million for biomedical research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $21 million grant to support biomedical research at several academic institutions in Rhode Island. “Renewing this grant for another five years is great news for Rhode Island and great news for our researchers and scientists, who are advancing medical breakthroughs and developing new treatment options that […]
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Middletown Public Library awarded $2,000 grant by Rhode Island Genealogical Society for Yearbook Digitization Project
The Middletown Public Library is excited to announce that it has received a $2000 grant from the Rhode Island Genealogical Society to kickstart the digitization of the Middletown High School yearbook collection! This generous grant will enable the creation of a searchable database, making these treasured historical documents accessible to the public for the first […]
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Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. The East’s top seed barely survived a tough one to open the Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a […]
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Duran homers and steals home as Red Sox beat Rays 5-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Duran homered and stole home as the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Tuesday night. Duran scored to make it 4-2 during a double steal with Rafael Devers in a go-ahead, two-run eighth against Jason Adam (2-1). Duran headed home […]
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Rhode Island Lottery celebrates 50th birthday with two $50,000 wins
The Rhode Island Lottery is celebrating its 50th birthday with two $50,000 wins. A Powerball ticket and an Instant Ticket won $50,000, and the Powerball ticket remains unclaimed from last night’s drawing. A woman from Newport and a man from Middletown cashed in their $50,000 “Green Cash Blast” Instant Ticket purchased from 7-Eleven, 775 Cranston […]
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Rhode Island’s Life Sciences Hub Summit draws 500+
More than 500 people attended the inaugural summit of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub on Tuesday, May 21. The event was held at the Rhode Island Convention Center with a goal of bolstering the life sciences sector in the state. “Rhode Island’s economy is ready to become a larger player in the biotechnology and […]
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Miantonomi Park Tower will be open to the public on Memorial Day
Today, the City of Newport announced that the Miantonomi Park Tower, a memorial to the Veterans of World War I, will be open to the public on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2024). “Who’s ready to climb the tower? We’re happy to report that the City’s Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower will be open for climbing […]
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Otto is a bundle of love waiting to bring joy to your life
Meet your new best friend, Otto – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Otto, a six-year-old male mixed-breed, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Say hello to Otto, the dashing gentleman with a tail that wags like no other,” the Potter League for Animals shares on its […]
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United Way invites all Rhode Islanders, local businesses to join its 2024 Equity Challenge
As part of United Way of Rhode Island’s ongoing commitment to and demonstration of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the organization is preparing to host its 2024 Equity Challenge. All Rhode Islanders, individuals, and families, as well as local businesses, organizations, and groups are invited to participate in the challenge, which is being offered at no […]
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Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday it is releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer. The sale, from storage sites in New Jersey and Maine, will be allocated in increments […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame gears up for July induction celebrations with tribute gallery, ‘Road to Newport’ video series
Ahead of July’s induction ceremony and Hall of Fame Weekend, the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is kicking off celebrations for the Class of 2024 through new exhibitions and the Road to Newport video series. The Class of 2024 tribute galleries are on display starting this week in Newport at the Museum at the International Tennis Hall of […]
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Governor McKee nominates BankRI CEO for Commerce Board
William Tsonos, president and CEO of BankRI, has been nominated by Gov. Dan McKee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board. The governor’s office said Tsonos, who has more than three decades of experience in the banking industry, was instrumental in pushing for the establishment of Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Middletown resident wins National Pool Championship in Las Vegas
A Middletown, Rhode Island resident is $10,000 richer after a recent visit to Sin City. But his good fortune didn’t happen in the casino. Christian Xavier won the 2024 APA 9-Ball Shootout Pool Championship earlier this month in Las Vegas. Xavier was among nearly 6,000 pool players throughout North America who attempted to qualify for […]
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Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he’s helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service. “We can never fully thank you […]