The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office is charging an Arizona woman with stabbing a man while trying to rob him at the Providence bus terminal. Dusti Turner, 35, is charged with assault with intent to rob, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and conspiracy to commit robbery. The stabbing happened on December 15, 2023, at […]
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Sail Newport honors Cole Brauer as she shares her journey to becoming the first American woman to sail solo nonstop around the world
Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport, introduced Charlie Enright, Skipper, the 2023 winner of the Ocean Race, and 2023 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. Enright stated, “We worked tirelessly for 10 years to win Ocean Race and became the most recognizable offshore sailors in the town of Newport, but unfortunately for us, it only […]
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Rays forced to change pitchers in 9th after losing track of mound visits, beat Red Sox 7-5
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Erasmo Ramírez retired Romy González on a game-ending groundout with two on after the Rays were forced to remove Jason Adam because they lost track of mound visits, and Tampa Bay beat the Boston Red Sox 7-5 on Thursday night. “Hundred percent on me. I let the […]
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Mindy Penney nominated to the I-195 Redevelopment Commission
Governor Dan McKee has nominated Mindy Penney, the CEO of Lindon Group, to serve as a member of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission. Penney, a 1988 graduate of Providence College, has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and 15 years in construction. She founded and served as president and CEO of Lindon Product/Lindon […]
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Rhode Island opens grant programs for artists
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today applications have opened for the individual artist grant program, General Operating Support for Artists, and R.I.’s Teaching Artist Roster, a directory of approved arts educators. The Teaching Artist Roster is a listing of teaching artists and arts organizations who have been reviewed by public […]
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Viking ship Draken Harald Hårfagre will stop in Newport before heading home to Norway
Draken Harald Hårfagre, known as the world’s largest Viking ship sailing in modern times, will return to Newport this month as it prepares to make its journey home to Norway. Draken, who last visited Newport in 2018, will depart from Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut, which she has called her “home away from home” […]
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Rhode Island delegation seeks clarity on reopening of Global Entry Enrollment Center
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is pushing for clarity on when the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Rhode Island will reopen. The four-year renovation project has left many in the state unable to schedule an in-person interview required to enroll in the program. In a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy Miller, […]
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Rhode Island to receive $102 million in federal aid for new housing projects; will build 1,000 affordable homes
The governor’s office announced Thursday that more than 1,000 homes will be built across Rhode Island using $102 million in federal aid. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and is part of a broader $240 million effort to build more affordable homes in the state. “There is high demand for more quality, […]
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Comic – Sour Grapes: Inside
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip; “SOUR GRAPES” about “Aesop”, a miserable-flying dog, living in a strange, problematic and troubled world along with his odd family and pet cloud, ‘Ominous’. Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and […]
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UTIC awards $5,000 scholarships to five undergraduate and five graduate students
The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has announced the second annual UTIC Scholarship challenge winners. Five undergraduate and five graduate students were each awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Middletown-based company to support their studies of undersea technology and related fields. “Advancements in undersea technology are critical to addressing challenges in climate change, national security, and […]
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Senators Gu and Ujifusa to host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at State House
Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol) and Sen. Victoria Gu (D-Dist. 38, Westerly, Charlestown, South Kingstown), the first Asian Americans elected to the Rhode Island state legislature, will gather community and education leaders from across the State on May 23 for a celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month […]
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Shellfish harvesting areas in southern Rhode Island closed due to heavy rainfall
Due to heavy rainfall, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the closure of several shellfish harvesting areas in southern Rhode Island on Thursday, May 23. The closures include Pt. Judith Pond, Potter Pond, Ninigret Pond, Quonochontaug Pond, and Winnapaug Pond. The closures are scheduled to reopen at noon on Thursday. Heavy rainfall in […]
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Biden’s labor report card: Historian gives ‘Union Joe’ a higher grade than any president since FDR
Erik Loomis, University of Rhode Island Joe Biden has pledged repeatedly to go further than any of his predecessors with his support for U.S. labor rights. “I intend to be the most pro-union president leading the most pro-union administration in American history,” Biden said at a White House meeting in September 2021 that brought together […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. With play stopped and the Celtics’ victory no longer in doubt, Horford turned in the direction of the sideline, walked a few paces, stopped and extended his hands overhead, bringing an already raucous TD Garden crowd to its feet in applause. The task was done. […]
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7 postal workers charged with mail theft from Rhode Island distribution hub
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal prosecutors charged seven postal workers with stealing mail — targeting brightly colored cards that might contain checks or gift cards — as part of mail theft ring, officials said Wednesday. A supervisor and six workers collaborated to remove mail from a United States Postal Service distribution center in Providence, sorting, separating and […]
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Seven charged in mail theft ring that operated out of Providence USPS processing center
Seven people, including one supervisor at a U.S. Postal Service processing center in Providence, are facing charges in connection with a mail theft ring that operated from early 2023 through the beginning of 2024, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha said Wednesday. Cunha said the investigation began after customers in the mail processing center […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary to host first public visitors weekend of 2024
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton will host its first public visitors’ weekend of 2024 on June 1 and 2 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The weekend will feature 100 rescued farm animals for visitors to meet and interact with. The event will allow visitors to learn about the animals and the sanctuary, which […]
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Preview: Docket for Newport City Council Regular Meeting on May 22
Newport City Council will hold its next Regular meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in the Council Chambers at Newport City Hall. The docket with supporting attachments will be available on the City of Newport’s website in the coming days. Meanwhile, […]
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City of Newport: Newport businesses to benefit from new state tax exemption
Newport business owners are poised to save on one of their annual tax bills, according to the City of Newport. A statewide exemption on the tangible tax rate will take effect in July. The program, which was passed last year by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. McKee, provides a $50,000 exemption […]
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Child & Family announces details for 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon
The 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon, hosted by Child & Family, will occur on June 12, 2024, at OceanCliff in Newport. The sit-down ceremony will feature an update from 2022 guest speaker Collete Rinkle. Gail Parella and Lisa Sienkiewicz, owners of Gil’s Appliances, will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. “Thanks to the unwavering support of Child & […]
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11-month-old child falls from a third-story window in Newport
Newport Police Department has confirmed that an 11-month-old child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital by Med Flight on Tuesday evening after falling from a third-story window. On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at about 6:20 p.m., the Newport Police Department said in a press release that the officer responded with the Newport Fire Department to […]
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Newport-themed MONOPOLY unveiled at Audrain Auto Museum
Move over Atlantic City – there’s a new board game in town. If you’ve ever wanted to buy a hotel on Bellevue Ave., we got you covered – as long as you do it on family game night. MONOPOLY: Newport Edition was introduced today in a brief ceremony at Audrain Auto Museum, an event that […]
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Fort Adams Trust taps Regan Miner as its next Executive Director
Today, the Fort Adams Trust announced the recent hiring of Regan Miner as the organization’s new executive director. Miner is a public historian and historic preservation advocate. With over ten years of experience in historic preservation and nonprofit leadership, Miner will oversee programming and initiatives to support and promote the Fort’s mission while building partnerships […]
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Lane restrictions lifted at Newport Pell Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today announced that the construction near the toll plaza that restricted travel to one lane in each direction has been completed and all lanes are open in both directions. Work continues in the area, but does not impact the travel lanes. “We are happy that this phase […]
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Gonzalez’s RBI single in 12th lifts Red Sox past Rays 5-4
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Romy Gonzalez singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 12th as the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Tuesday night. Gonzalez dropped a hit to shallow right off reliever Manuel Rodríguez, who had intentionally walked Tyler O’Neill to […]