By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Lawmakers have approved legislation that would let Rhode Island join the more than half of states with a full or partial ban on “captive hunting” — a hunt that occurs within a structure designed to restrict the free movement of animals and prevent them from escaping. The bill would bar […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves Energy Storage Legislation
The Senate approved legislation Tuesday that would require the state to build more energy storage systems as Rhode Island moves toward renewable forms of energy. The Energy Storage Systems Act would require the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Office of Energy Resources to develop and fund programs to meet benchmarks for energy storage capacity […]
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Monday Evening Concert Series at Theatre By The Sea begins on June 17
In celebration of 91 years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is today announced the 2024 summer schedule for the Monday Evening Concert Series, which will be held on select Mondays throughout the season. “I’m very excited about this season’s Monday Evening Concert Series,” said Bill Hanney. “Not only will Billy Gilman be joining us, but […]
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Rhode Island passes bill for safer school drills
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed new legislation Tuesday that aims to minimize the impact of active shooter drills on students, parents, and staff. The law builds on the work of a study commission that was launched after several high-profile school shootings across the country. One of the new laws says that emergency drills must […]
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BankNewport hosts Financial Education Fairs for high school students in Middletown, Newport and West Warwick
BankNewport recently concluded its 2023-2024 BNWise financial education partnerships with Middletown High School, William S. Rogers High School in Newport, and West Warwick High School with immersive financial education fairs at each school. The fairs served as a capstone for the initiative through which BankNewport representatives conducted presentations on key financial education topics, such as career planning and preparing […]
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Big class or small, winning in ORC at New York Yacht Club’s 170th Annual Regatta will be a challenge
The four classes racing under the ORC rule at the 170th Annual Regatta break into two groups. Class A and Class B feature some of the country’s elite big-boat programs, four 60- and 70-footers in former and four TP52s and a speedy new Botin ORC 45-footer in the latter. Pro sailors abound in these two […]
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Rhode Island General Assembly takes steps to ensure election integrity
A new law approved by the Rhode Island General Assembly would establish a clear process for reporting and investigating cases of suspected signature fraud on candidates’ nomination papers. The legislation was spurred by the discovery of numerous deceased people’s signatures on a congressional candidate’s nomination paper in Rhode Island’s 1st congressional district race last summer. […]
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Now Hiring – What’sUpNewp: Local Government Reporter & Education Reporter
What’sUpNewp, an independent online news publisher, is looking for two new contributing reporters to join its growing team. The Local Government Reporter will cover what’s happening in government and politics across Aquidneck Island- meetings, zoning, planning, and more. This reporter will also be expected to cover breaking news in those topics, write daily stories, and […]
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Salve Regina offers new online master’s degree to help address shortage of mental health practitioners
Salve Regina University is expanding its online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program to offer a new specialization in psychiatric mental health, a comprehensive educational pathway to national certification. A post-master’s certificate for advanced practice nurses seeking to expand their services in psychiatric nursing is also now available. Courses begin this fall. The scarcity of mental health […]
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11th Hour Racing and International Tennis Hall of Fame renew year-round sustainability sponsorship
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) and 11th Hour Racing have announced the renewal of a year-round sponsorship, focusing on sustainability initiatives throughout the ITHF organization for the fifth consecutive year. As the Official Sustainability Sponsor of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 11th Hour Racing supports all aspects of the ITHF’s operations, including […]
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Movies and TV shows casting in Vermont
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of […]
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Two bills approved to boost primary care workforce
With the aim of improving healthcare access and affordability in Rhode Island, two bills have been passed in the Senate that will provide funding for the training of more primary care doctors and nurse practitioners. The first bill, which is part of the Holistic Enhancement and Access Legislation for Total Health (HEALTH) initiative, establishes a […]
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Stop & Shop and the Newport Gulls team up to fight hunger locally
The Newport Gulls 2024 Season is now underway and a unique partnership with Stop & Shop is sure to hit a home run against hunger. On Wednesday, June 12th fans can gain admission to the historic home stadium of the Newport Gulls in exchange for a donation of a non- perishable food item or personal […]
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US Coast Guard boss says she is not trying to hide the branch’s failure to handle sex assault cases
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press The commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard tried Tuesday to assure skeptical and frustrated U.S. senators that she is not attempting to cover up the branch’s failure to adequately handle cases of sexual assault and harassment at the service academy in Connecticut. Admiral Linda L. Fagan said she is committed to “transparency […]
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Let the Games Begin: Candidate declarations in two weeks
In about two weeks, candidates for local and legislative offices across the state will be filing their declarations of candidacies, the first step in an election process that culminates with the general election in November. Some candidates have already announced, although nothing becomes official until they actually file the declaration papers and then accumulate the […]
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Middletown Library to host Adult Summer Reading Kickoff
The Middletown Public Library will host an adult summer reading kick-off event on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m., at the library, 700 West Main Road. The event is free and open to all adults and will feature a number of activities for attendees, including a craft and games. There will also be snacks and […]
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Portsmouth Library Invites Families to Puppet Storytime
The Portsmouth Free Public Library is gearing up for a magical matinee on June 11, as the talented Leigh Baltzer brings her puppet show to the venue. “Puppet Storytime with Leigh Baltzer” is a free event for children of all ages, that promises to be a fun and educational experience. The event will feature a […]
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Senator Whitehouse urges Rhode Island student loan borrowers to consolidate
R.I. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is telling those who owe money on student loans to consolidate their loans so they can become eligible for federal student loan forgiveness. Whitehouse says those who have student loans through the Federal Family Education Loan program are eligible for the consolidation option until June 30th, 2024. He says currently, those […]
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Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Like graduating seniors everywhere, members of Newtown High School’s class of 2024 expect bittersweet feelings at their commencement ceremony — excitement about heading off to college or careers and sadness about leaving their friends and community. But about 60 of the 330 kids graduating Wednesday will […]
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Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A major defense contractor was sued Tuesday over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Boston accuses RTX Corporation of posting ads that target younger workers at the expense of their older peers in violation of the federal Age […]
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A jet missing since 1971 was found submerged in Vermont’s Lake Champlain
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy Vermont night, experts believe they have found the wreckage of the long lost jet in Lake Champlain. The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, Rhode Island, on Jan. 27, 1971. Those aboard […]
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RIPTA’S summer service changes to take effect on June 15
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 15, 2024. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. 2024 Summer Service Changes These annual season changes are minor and include some trip time adjustments and the start of select […]
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Middletown allocates $42K for beach erosion study
The Middletown Town Council recently approved a $42,000 contract to study beach erosion and develop solutions to preserve the town’s beaches. The study will be conducted by Coastal Systems Research & Planning and Crossman Engineering, and will focus on the areas most susceptible to erosion, including Second and Third beaches and Sachuest Bay area. The […]
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A Night at the Ballgame – Summer tradition alive and well at Cardines Field
Monday evening June 10, was a perfect night for a ball game at Cardines Field in Newport, where the Newport Gulls faced the visiting Mystic Schooners. The two seaside clubs fought hard in a close game, with the Gulls pulling out a 7-6 victory on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth. But […]
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Rhode Island to receive $6.9 million from Johnson & Johnson settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $700 million to settle with 42 states over allegations that it deceived consumers about the safety of its baby powder products. The settlement, announced Tuesday, is the result of a multi-state investigation into the company’s marketing of talc-based baby powder and body powder products in the United States. […]