Sail Newport will host an event celebrating 40 years of the Newport Regatta on Saturday, July 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The sailing event has been held since 1984 and gathers visitors from an average of 16 states and three countries. “This is a premier East Coast event every year,” says Brad Read, […]
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IYRS School of Technology & Trades to host 27th Annual Summer Gala on July 13
IYRS School of Technology & Trades will host its 27th annual IYRS Summer Gala on Saturday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at IYRS, with musical guest Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. “The IYRS Summer Gala isn’t just an event; it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, innovation, and the spirit of community that defines IYRS,” said Liz […]
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Devers’ 2-run double helps Red Sox beat Yankees, stop Rodón’s 7-start winning streak
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón’s seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4 on Saturday night. Tyler O’Neill and rookie Jamie Westbrook had RBI doubles in a three-run first inning for the Red Sox, who rebounded […]
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Teenagers Noel Buck, Esmir Bajraktarevic spark Revolution to 3-2 victory over Whitecaps
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Teenagers Noel Buck and Esmir Bajraktarevic scored first-half goals and the New England Revolution ran their win streak to three with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. The Revolution (5-10-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute on the 19-year-old Buck’s first goal of the season. […]
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Malfunctioning steam room sets off alarm, prompts evacuation at Rhode Island YMCA
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — A malfunctioning steam room at a YMCA in Rhode Island pumped out so much steam that it triggered an a sprinkler system alarm on Saturday morning, prompting an evacuation. In a statement, the Middletown Police Department said officials rushed to the Newport County YMCA in Middletown around 9 a.m. for a […]
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Following an incident involving its steam room, Newport County YMCA will reopen on June 16
Newport County YMCA on Saturday morning was forced to close due to an incident involving their steam room. Several readers alerted What’sUpNewp of a large fire department presence at the facility earlier Saturday morning. Newport County YMCA provided the following update on Instagram around 10:30 am on Saturday morning; Today we had an incident involving […]
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Alex Verdugo slugs 2-run HR, drives in 4 runs in return to Fenway as Yankees beat Red Sox 8-1
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Verdugo had a two-run homer and four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park, and Luis Gil struck out six as the MLB-leading New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Friday night. Verdugo spent four seasons with the Red Sox before being traded […]
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Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DALLAS (AP) — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston awaits. These NBA Finals are not over, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history. Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie […]
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U.S. Naval War College celebrates June 2024 graduation
By Leisa Premdas, U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs Newport, R.I. – The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) celebrated its in-residence summer graduation onboard Naval Station Newport, June 14. Graduates consisted of 332 students from in-resident senior-level leadership and intermediate-level leadership courses including 93 international students. Also included were 462 students having completed coursework through […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers approve $13.9 billion budget plan, slew of other bills
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a proposed $13.9 billion state budget plan early Friday that includes additional funding for education and a $120 million bond to expand affordable housing. The budget was among a slew of bills approved by lawmakers in the final days of their legislative session. […]
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RIDOT provides weekly updates on Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today provided the following weekly update on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project; Overnight sitewide striping within a moving operation along portions of Route 138, JT Connell Highway, Admiral Kalbfus Road and America’s Cup Avenue is scheduled, with brief intermittent lane closures to allow the paint to dry, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about eye ointment
Eye ointment? Yes, eye ointment. You see, in late April, the CDC announced there was a shortage of erythromycin eye ointment, which turned out to be a big deal. What? Isn’t erythromycin one of the oldest antibiotics that exist? Aren’t there a hundred or a thousand other eye ointments? Who cares about one old medicine? In fact, erythromycin was discovered in […]
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‘Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
By KATHY McCORMACK and NICK PERRY Associated Press TUFTONBORO, N.H. (AP) — With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings. During the busy Memorial Day weekend and shortly afterward, at least 20 people, most of them children, reported E. coli infections […]
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Adoptable Dog: Thor is the hero that you’ve been waiting for
Meet your new best friend, Thor – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Thor, a 10-year-old Mixed Breed, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. Here’s what the Potter League for Animals has to say about Thor; Despite his godly name, Thor is more […]
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11 students from Newport County named to Bryant University’s Spring 2024 Deans’ List
Bryant University recently recognized students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement, and they were named to the Spring 2024 Deans’ List. Students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester work hours to earn a place on the Dean’s List. Here’s a look at who […]
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RIPTA to operate on Holiday Schedule for Juneteenth
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/holiday service schedule on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. This schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys operating in Rhode Island. RIPTA offices will be closed on Juneteenth, with the exception of the RIDE Paratransit Office and […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves $13.96B FY25 budget in 34-1 vote
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentJune 14, 2024 A $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget awaits Gov. Dan McKee’s signature following passage in the Rhode Island Senate just after the clock struck midnight on Friday. The spending plan, approved by a 34-1 vote, mirrors the version that sailed through the Rhode Island House on June 7. […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers advance pay equity for domestic workers
The General Assembly passed a bill that would require employers to pay domestic workers the state’s minimum wage, according to a news release Thursday. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Dawn Euer and state Rep. Leonela Felix, would classify domestic workers as employees and require them to be paid the state’s minimum wage of $7.25 […]
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Newport teachers denied a temporary restraining order
The Teachers Association (TAN) of Newport was denied a request for a temporary restraining order on Thursday in Superior Court that would have blocked the Newport Schools from holding a “job selection process” while unfair labor practice charges and grievances are pending in relation to the displacement of 45 teachers and layoff of 16 others. […]
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It’s closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Al Horford has never been this close to an NBA championship. With Boston on the verge of an unprecedented 18th title, the 38-year-old Horford could finally get his first as soon as Friday night when the Celtics have a chance to sweep the Dallas Mavericks. The game will […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly approves ADU bill to boost housing supply
The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved a bill that would allow homeowners to develop rental units in their basements or at the rear of their homes. The legislation, which now only awaits the governor’s signature, would create a new class of “accessory dwelling units,” or ADUs. ADUs are small, separate living spaces that are […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly passes bill that would count mobile homes as affordable housing
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow mobile homes to be counted as affordable housing, helping to meet the state’s 10% affordable housing stock mandate. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Carol McEntee and Sen. Louis DiPalma, would allow municipalities to count mobile home units as affordable housing if they meet […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly moves forward in banning PFAS in consumer products
On Friday, the Rhode Island General Assembly voted in favor of a bill that would ban the use of PFAS chemicals in numerous consumer products. The legislation, which was sponsored by Representative Terri Cortvriend and Senator Meghan Kallman, aims to safeguard the public’s health from exposure to PFAS, which are man-made chemicals found in numerous […]
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Houck tosses 6 solid innings and O’Neill slugs a 3-run homer in Red Sox’s 9-3 victory over Phillies
BOSTON (AP) — Tanner Houck allowed three runs in six strong innings and Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Thursday night. Jarren Duran doubled in his first two at-bats and also drove in two runs as the Red Sox secured a series win […]
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Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw ‘revenge porn’
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn” has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, a move advocates say was long overdue. If signed by Healey, the bill — which bars the sharing of explicit images or […]