Rhode Island’s economy experienced positive results across most key economic indicators in Q1 2024, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Briefing, released today. Prepared by The Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), the Briefing shows that the Ocean State saw […]
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Construction contracts awarded for Middletown’s new middle-high school
Middletown has passed another milestone with work to build a new middle-high school and improve its school facilities. At a meeting Monday night in Town Hall, the Town Council awarded a construction manager contract to Gilbane Building Company of Providence for the middle-high school work. The Bentley Companies were selected as the construction manager to renovate […]
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Breeze Airways begins service from R.I. T.F. Green International Airport to Greenville- Spartanburg, South Carolina
Breeze Airways will provide nonstop service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport to Greenville- Spartanburg, South Carolina, as well as to Los Angeles and San Diego. The service to Greenville-Spartanburg is now available on Mondays and Fridays. Service to Los Angeles and San Diego will be available daily beginning June 13 and May 16 […]
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Portsmouth Historical Society Museum to host a lecture on ‘Puritans, Pirates, and The Portuguese’
Stephen Luce will speak on Puritans, Pirates, and the Portuguese on Thursday, May 23rd, at 6:30 PM, at the Portsmouth RI Historical Society Museum. In 1630, Robert Rich, the 2nd Earl of Warwick, together with other prominent English Puritans, claimed the Spanish island of Santa Catalina, re-named it Providence, and started the Providence Island Company. They envisioned this […]
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Groundbreaking ceremony for new NOAA homeport and research facilities at the Newport Naval Station hosts RI and federal government officials
The Newport Naval Station is now the proud host of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center – Atlantic (MOC-A). Today marks the beginning of NOAA’s move from Norfolk, Virginia to Rhode Island as Naval officers, Rhode Island and federal government officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for NOAA’s new hub for research […]
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Aquidneck Island Programs that serve youth receive $150,000 in grants from Newport Hospital’s Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund
Newport Hospital, through its Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund, has given a funding boost to a wide array of island programs that serve local children. In total, the hospital awarded $150,000 in grants to 27 organizations that help kids lead healthier lives through physical activity, education, and healthy choices. The “Powered by Prince” grants, which […]
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Newport City Council to discuss selection of Newport’s next City Manager in Special Meeting on May 8
Newport City Council will take a big step in the search for Newport’s next City Manager during a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 8. According to a meeting notice, members of City Council will meet for a Special Meeting following their Regular Council Meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. During the […]
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NOAA breaks ground on new Marine Operations Center Facility in Newport
Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility on Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island that will serve as the future home of the NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic. In December, the U.S. Navy, on behalf of NOAA, awarded $146,778,932 to Skanska USA to build the new NOAA […]
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The number of fish on US overfishing list reaches an all-time low. Mackerel and snapper recover
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The number of fish on the government’s overfishing list sunk to a new low last year in a sign of healthy U.S. fisheries, federal officials said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated analysis of American fisheries late last week via its annual “Status of the Stocks” report, which […]
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Governor McKee seeks $220 million Mega Grant for Washington Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) estimates the Washington Bridge will cost $40.52 million for demolition and $368.3 million for design-and-build work. Governor Dan McKee’s office announced Monday that the state is pursuing a federal grant to fund 60% of the bridge’s construction costs. McKee’s office said the state submitted an application to the […]
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What Sold: A look at 11 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County
In this week’s edition of What Sold, we take a look at Newport County’s real estate market. Last week eleven homes changed hands, reflecting the continued momentum in the housing sector. However, amidst these transactions lies a compelling narrative for property owners contemplating a sale: the historically low levels of available inventory. As we inch […]
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Liberal icon Bernie Sanders is running for Senate reelection, squelching retirement rumors
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced Monday he will run for reelection this year, squelching speculation that the 82-year-old progressive icon might retire at a time when the Democratic Party is anxious about the advancing age of its top leaders. Hailing from a Democratic stronghold, Sanders’ decision virtually guarantees that […]
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Luna is a petite tuxedo kitty looking for a new home
Meet your new best friend, Luna – this week’s adoptable cat of the week. Luna, a 7-year-old female domestic shorthair, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Luna is a petite tuxedo kitty looking for a new home. She is an independent lady looking for someone who can respect her […]
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Kids Count: Childhood population declining in Rhode Island
In a sweeping statistical profile of children and youth in Rhode Island, Kids Count found that while the Ocean State’s population has increased slightly, its 18 and under population is declining, and large disparities exist based on wealth, poverty, race and ethnicity. Kids Count’s annual Factbook is being presented this morning to a collection of […]
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Federal funding announced for AmeriCorps programs in Rhode Island
The U.S. Congressional delegation announced funding of $1,482,715 to support AmeriCorps programs in the Providence and Woonsocket areas. The funding will be split between TerraCorps and the Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Corporation. TerraCorps is an environmental nonprofit organization with a mission of land protection and stewardship. Their work focuses on sustainable farming, food justice, and land […]
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Tom Brady’s Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Three months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports’ top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix. And it is safe to say […]
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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston Bruins’ season on the brink and the team’s top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. It helped bring out some of his best hockey at the perfect moment. […]
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Providence’s Columbus Theatre to cease operations in June
Today, the Columbus Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island, announced that it would cease operations in June 2024. In an email to customers, the theatre shared the following message; After 12 years, the Columbus Theatre will be ceasing operations in June 2024. The last show will be on June 9th. All currently scheduled events will go […]
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Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack’s 6 innings
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory, a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. The Twins matched win streaks in 2003 and 2006 for their third-longest ever, trailing the club record of 15 straight during its last […]
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Troll trail ready to traverse
Imagine being a dog park denizen, dark sky enthusiast, or disc golfer used to frequenting the normally sleepy Ninigret Park in Charlestown and on your next visit finding two new residents, giant trolls made of recycled wooden pallets, bamboo, rope, and quahog shells, have turned the space into the state’s hottest new tourist destination. Unless […]
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Not again? The pressure is on the Boston Bruins with Game 7 at home against the rival Maple Leafs
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer No team in the long histories of the NHL, NBA and Major League Baseball has blown a 3-1 lead and lost a best-of-seven series in back-to-back postseasons. The Boston Bruins have put themselves in that conversation. They will play a Game 7 on Saturday night (8 p.m. Eastern, ABC) […]
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Newport City Council to discuss property, litigation, and collective bargaining agreements in Executive Session
The Newport City Council will meet in executive session on May 8, 2024, to discuss various issues. The City Council will first meet in an open session and then vote to convene the meeting in a closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the second-floor conference room at Newport City Hall, […]
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Paving around Pell Bridge Ramps project to cause alternating lane closures at night through May 24
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that drivers in the area of the Pell Bridge Ramps Phase 2 Project should expect alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through May 24 due to a paving project. The work will involve milling and repaving several roadway segments, including Route 138 east […]
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Aquidneck Land Trust announces Merritt Neighborhood Fund awardees
Aquidneck Land Trust has awarded eight grants totaling $10,000 to local community and neighborhood groups through its annual grant program, the Merritt Neighborhood Fund. Grant awards ranged from $450 to $2,200. Established in 1999 to honor the late Peter M. Merritt, the organization’s president emeritus, the Fund supports projects that strengthen community identity and character, […]
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Junior poster design contest winners announced for the 2024 U.S. Senior Open
Two juniors have been selected as winners of the Youth Poster Design Contest for the 44th U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club, which will be contested June 27 – June 30. “This contest is the perfect way to engage kids, not only in the Newport community, but also nationwide,” said Hank Thompson, senior director, […]