By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a sweep of their two-game interleague series Wednesday night. Ozuna hit a […]
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Newport City Council appoints Colin Kennedy as Newport’s next City Manager
Update: In a 46-minute Special Meeting on Wednesday night, Newport City Council approved the appointment and engagement of Colin Kennedy as Newport’s next City Manager. The vote was 5 – 2, with Councilors Ceglie and Napolitano opposing Kennedy’s appointment. You can watch the meeting here. Original Story Newport City Councilors will be holding a special […]
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Spectacle Live to manage and operate Cranston’s historic Park Theatre & Event Center
Spectacle Live is excited to announce that the Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston, RI is the latest addition to its portfolio of live event venues. Spectacle Live will begin managing and programming The Park Theatre & Event Center immediately, with plans to ramp up its offerings of concerts, theatre, comedy, and events in […]
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Mayor Xay proclaims May as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport
In a small but moving ceremony at the historic City Hall, Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong officially proclaimed May 2024 as “Mental Health Month” in the City of Newport. Those present at the reading of the proclamation were Dayna Gladstein, President & CEO, Newport Mental Health; David Boscia, Chief Clinical Officer, Newport Mental Health; Newport Fire Chief Harp Donnelly; and […]
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Gerry Goldstein: Unleashing ugliness with dogged cruelty
When the story broke recently that South Dakota’s governor shot her German wirehaired pointer after its exuberance ruined a pheasant hunt, cancer was stealing the life of our beloved Tibetan terrier, Buddy. That’s why the disturbing admission, in a memoir by Republican Kristi Noem – a vice presidential wannabe under dog-hostile Donald Trump – slammed […]
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NUWC Division Newport digital engineering lead earns DON Superior Civilian Service Award
David Toth, who serves as the lead of digital engineering at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, has received the Department of the Navy’s Superior Civilian Service Award. Toth is the second-highest ranking civilian to be awarded by the Navy. He has served in a variety of roles, including as the division’s chief engineer, as well […]
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Rhode Island duo charged in straw purchase scheme
The Rhode Island Department of Attorney General has announced the indictment of two people from Providence for illegally purchasing multiple firearms. Devin Barbosa, 29, and Shardaisa Reid, 29, are charged with three counts of straw purchasing and one count of conspiracy to straw purchase firearms. The two were accused of buying firearms in Rhode Island […]
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Sen. Ujifusa and Rep. Cortvriend seek update of statewide school transportation system
STATE HOUSE – It’s been 47 years since Rhode Island established its statewide school transportation system, and Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Terri Cortvriend believe it’s time to re-examine its oddly configured regions, its costs, and whether there might be a more efficient way of getting schoolchildren to out-of-district schools. With the backing of the […]
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DEM announces the opening of Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches in Narragansett will be open Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting, from Saturday, May 11, until Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers. DEM says in a press release that it will have sufficient lifeguard staffing in place, and bathrooms and amenities will […]
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Rhode Island to receive $60.1 million in federal funding for public transportation improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $60.1 million to Rhode Island to improve the state’s public transportation system, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced in a press release on Wednesday. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Rhode Island’s public transit system […]
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Edward King House Deputy Director ushers in a new chapter
The Edward King House Senior Center on Tuesday announced the departure of Deputy Director Dr. Anna Matos-Mournighan as she transitions to a new role at Salve Regina University. After eight years of dedicated service, Dr. Anna will be stepping down from her position at the Edward King House Senior Center to pursue an exciting opportunity […]
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Gaza campus protests: why understanding 1960s student demonstrations and police reaction is relevant today
Sinead McEneaney, The Open University For anybody interested in the history of the 1960s, the ongoing protests at US universities have a peculiar resonance. In the past weeks, riot police have entered several college campuses at the behest of administrators to break up unauthorised encampments of students protesting the war in Gaza and calling on […]
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Newport Charter Yacht Show: Shining a spotlight on dream vacations aboard luxury yachts
When the Newport Charter Yacht Show comes around each year, it’s a sign that summer in New England is in full swing. And on Sunday, June 23rd, when 15+ luxury yachts move onto the docks at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard (the Show’s producer and owner), it will further indicate that yacht charter professionals – including agents, owners, brokers, and captains – […]
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Rhode Island Senate votes to allow nursing home residents to have cameras in their rooms
The Rhode Island Senate has voted to approve legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer that would allow nursing home residents to have cameras installed in their rooms. The bill (2024-S 2263) would allow for electronic monitoring of residents’ rooms in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, provided all residents of the room […]
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Senate approves Chairwoman Euer’s bill to give Family Court jurisdiction on military bases in Rhode Island
STATE HOUSE — The Senate today voted to approve Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Dawn Euer’s bill to give Rhode Island Family Court concurrent jurisdiction on juvenile cases arising from military bases and installations located in Rhode Island. “Currently military bases are subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction, which means that all juveniles involved in these cases […]
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Rhode Island House of Representatives approves legislation to join Physical Therapy Compact
The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Michelle E. McGaw to have Rhode Island join an interstate compact that would make it easier for physical therapists to practice across state lines. The Physical Therapy Compact, which currently includes 30 active states, would allow Rhode Island to join other states that are […]
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Middletown Town Council votes to reactivate Tax Exploration Subcommittee, sign on to “Keep Rhody Litter Free” campaign
The Middletown Town Council met on Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Councilor Emily Tessier was absent from the meeting. The council first voted to reactivate the town’s Tax Exploration Subcommittee. The move comes after a presentation on Revaluation 2024 from Vision Government Solutions. The council then formally signed on with Gov. […]
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Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns backs LEOBOR reforms
The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns has announced its support for proposed changes to the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights (LEOBOR), saying the reforms will help resolve a long-running dispute between law enforcement and communities. The revisions proposed in the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act include creating a […]
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Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill requiring monthly updates on status of Washington Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will now be required to give monthly updates on the status of the Washington Bridge to lawmakers and the governor’s office, according to a new law approved Tuesday by the Senate and House. The legislation also requires RIDOT to make the reports public online. The new law “ensures that […]
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Providence-Newport Ferry will kick off 2024 season on June 21
The Providence-Newport Ferry will kick off its 2024 season on Friday, June 21. “The Ocean State,” operated by Seastreak, will run daily trips through Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day), including summer weekend and holiday stops in Bristol. One-way tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3 -12), seniors (65+), and the disabled. […]
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Letter To The Editor: New shouldn’t always be so scary for Newporters
News of the City Council’s selection of our next City Manager began circulating earlier this week with a flurry of speculation and accusations. Why weren’t more Newporters included on the search committee? Does this candidate have “municipal experience?” Why are we implementing a pay raise before this person starts? How did this process pan out […]
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Annual Restoration Celebration to be held at Greenvale Vineyards on May 11
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26th Annual Restoration Celebration from 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the revitalization of the 1863 stable in 1999. “The stable turned Tasting Room is an exemplary example of adaptive reuse,” stated co-owner Nancy Parker […]
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Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Tickets are now available for the 2024 Infosys Hall of Fame Open, to be held July 14-21 on the picturesque grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Individual day experiences and packages for the ATP Tour’s only grass court tournament played outside of Europe are now available at infosyshalloffameopen.com. Single-session tickets start at $48 […]
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Newport In Bloom to host annual Spring Plant Sale on May 19
Newport in Bloom today announced that it will host its Annual Spring Plant Sale on Sunday, May 19, from 10 am to 1 pm. According to organizers, this year’s event will be held on the lawn at the historic Elks Club and promises a greater variety of botanical delights. “In addition to our locally cultivated […]
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Sweet Milkdud seeks a loving home
Meet your new best friend, Milkdud – this week’s adoptable dog of the week! Milkdud is a one-year-old male mixed-breed pup available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown. “This sweet boy loves the company of humans. He is so friendly to every person he meets and […]