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 […]
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Senators push for higher Pell Grants for students for the 2025 school year
A group of senators including Sen. Jack Reed and Senatore Whitehouse are pushing for higher Pell Grants for students for the 2025 school year. In a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, the senators say that they are concerned the value of the Pell Grant has declined over the past 50 years since it was […]
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$19 million in federal funding will support Rhode Island community health centers, research, and public health priorities
To improve public health, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, today announced over $19 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for community health centers and medical research for Rhode Island institutions. Over $7 million will support four local community […]
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California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
By CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press A congressman who represents California’s north coast has sent a letter to federal regulators asking that they “urgently place” a senior official in the state to respond to tribal needs as wind power is developed offshore. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent the letter as the U.S. offshore […]
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Rhode Island Senator Alana DiMario named ‘Environmental Champion’ by Clean Water Action
The Rhode Island chapter of Clean Water Action named state Sen. Alana DiMario (D-Dist. 36, Narragansett, North Kingstown, New Shoreham) as its newest legislative champion for her work protecting the state’s water from toxic chemicals. DiMario was recently presented with an award during the organization’s 22nd annual “Breakfast of Champions.” The senator was recognized for […]
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Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth to host community workshops for a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Towns of Portsmouth and Middletown and the City of Newport are developing the first-ever multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aquidneck Island. The regional effort, funded by a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is being conducted by Providence-based consultant Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) in conjunction with […]
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DEM offering grants to make swimming lessons more accessible to children from low-income families
With summer right around the corner, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is looking to make swimming lessons more accessible to children from low-income families as a way to help prevent drowning. The DEM is offering $65,000 in grants to help provide free swimming lessons to students under the age of 18. “The […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from May 10 to May 17. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14th […]
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Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore presents 2024 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Awards
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today honored Shannon Gormley of Central High School and Crystal Bozigian of North Providence High School as the 2024 winners of the Rhode Island Civic Education Teacher of the Year awards at a State House ceremony. Secretary Amore was joined by Mayor Charles Lombardi and representatives from the Rhode […]
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Devers homers for fifth straight game, tying Red Sox record, in 11-3 win over Cardinals
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rafael Devers tied a Boston record by homering for his fifth consecutive game, and the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Sunday to stop a season-high, four-game losing streak. Devers hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Ryan Fernandez, his ninth home […]
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Salve Regina grads urged to embrace the unexpected at 74th commencement
Today on the campus of Salve Regina University, Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president, conferred 530 bachelor’s degrees upon the Class of 2024. A separate ceremony was held Thursday, May 16 for recipients of graduate degrees — 271 master’s degrees, 19 doctoral degrees, and three Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. In total, this year’s graduating class was the […]
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Newport focuses on workforce/middle class housing
For Newport to fill critical public and private industry jobs within the city, it needs to focus on development of workforce and middle-income housing in a city that is more than 90 percent developed. That’s the assessment of Mayor Xaykham (Xay) Khamsyvoravong, who when asked if the lack of workforce and middle-income housing is causing […]
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Obituary: Richard “Rick” J. Sowers, Sr.
“When someone you love becomes a memory, That memory becomes a treasure.” Richard J. Sowers, Sr., 51, of Middletown R.I, passed away on May 16, 2024. Born in Newport R.I. on August 20, 1972, he was the son of Mary (Souza) Sowers and the late Daniel Sowers, Sr. Richard, known to all as Rick, had […]
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Rhode Island FC falls 3-1 at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
An early Frank Nodarse goal was not enough for Rhode Island FC as the club fell 3-1 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field on Friday. After falling behind 1-0, the hosts rallied behind a Ronaldo Damus brace and an RIFC own goal to hand the Ocean State club its third loss of the USL Championship […]