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 […]
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Newport Weather: Foggy weekend ahead
The National Weather Service has released its weekend weather forecast for Newport, Rhode Island. It includes a chance of rain and fog over the weekend. Friday night’s weather forecast shows a chance of rain, mainly after 4 a.m., followed by patchy fog after 1 a.m. The remainder of the evening is expected to be cloudy, […]
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Overnight paving operations to continue next week on the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today provided an update on the ongoing Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 project. Overnight paving operations continue on Sunday – Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday morning, May 24, requiring alternating lane closures. Next week, crews will be milling & paving various locations including; America’s […]
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Newport to appear on Food Network’s ‘Best Bite In Town’ on May 24
Set your DVR (or whatever you record shows with these days) as Newport will be the focus of “Best Bite In Town” on the Food Network on Friday, May 24. Executive Producer Guy Fieri has called upon his pal Noah Cappe to help find the “Best Bite In Town” in this new Food Network series, […]
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Purdy dreams of a loving home
Meet your new best friend, Purdy – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Purdy, a one-year-old female mixed breed, is currently available for adoption at the Potter League For Animals in Middletown. “Looking for a sweet companion to share your life with? Look no further than Purdy,” the Potter League for Animals shares on […]
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Governor McKee nominates Wayne Salisbury, Jr. to lead the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Katelyn Medeiros as the next Child Advocate
Governor Dan McKee has nominated Wayne Salisbury, Jr. to lead the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and Katelyn Medeiros as the state’s next Child Advocate. Salisbury is a veteran of the United States Air Force and has worked for more than 30 years in public safety, rising through the ranks to his current position of […]
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Free ‘Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley’ returning to Newport this summer
With summer just around the corner, the popular free hop-on hop-off trolley will return to Newport beginning Friday, May 24, 2024. The free hop-on hop-off trolley, which was debuted in 2022, offers transportation around Newport to tourist destinations. This includes all service on Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina Univ). The service is made possible by the […]
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International Law Conference at U.S. Naval War College focuses on Indo-Pacific Region
The Alexander C. Cushing International Law Conference, the sixth annual gathering of the Stockton Center for International Law at the U.S. Naval War College, drew participation from over 200 attendees from a diverse range of backgrounds. The conference, themed “Multi-Domain Operations in the Indo-Pacific and International Law,” offered a platform for the international community to […]
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Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport announces new nonstop routes to Denver and Puerto Rico
It’s time to pack your bags for a trip to Denver or Puerto Rico, as new nonstop routes are now available at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. The new service to Denver, which is being provided by Breeze Airways, to Denver is available on Thursdays and Sundays, and will increase to four times weekly […]
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Newport’s Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Island Cemetery
Major General Thomas West Sherman Camp no. 1, Rhode Island Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will hold its annual Memorial Day observance and ceremony at Island Cemetery in Newport at 3 pm on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day). Sherman Camp 1 invites members of the public to join in the annual observance […]
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Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects
By Gaurav Khanna, Professor of Physics at the University of Rhode Island Physicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, they’re also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes are more complex than they seem. And a newly approved […]
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Why US offshore wind power is struggling – the good, the bad and the opportunity
Christopher Niezrecki, UMass Lowell America’s first large-scale offshore wind farms began sending power to the Northeast in early 2024, but a wave of wind farm project cancellations and rising costs have left many people with doubts about the industry’s future in the U.S. Several big hitters, including Ørsted, Equinor, BP and Avangrid, have canceled contracts […]
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Woman charged with stabbing man at Providence bus terminal
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 […]