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Patriots’ Christian Barmore agrees to 4-year extension worth up to $92 million, AP source says

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Monday because it has not been announced. The […]

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No Pollute Commute: RIPTA announces bike to work challenge in honor of National Bike Month

In recognition of National Bike Month, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) Commuter Resource RI team is launching a No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge beginning on Wednesday, May 1, and ending on Friday, May 31, 2024. It’s free and easy to participate! Click here to create an account and start logging your bike trips. […]

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Gov. McKee, DEM announce awardees of over $2 million in grants for local recreation projects

Governor Dan McKee and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the awarding of $2 million in matching grants to 11 municipalities to develop or renovate local outdoor recreational facilities in their communities. Perennially, the “rec grant” program is DEM’s most popular grant program, with applications this grant cycle seeking nearly five times the […]

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Rhode Island lawmakers to vote on legislation requiring monthly reports on Washington Bridge repairs

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s progress in repairing the Washington Bridge will be the focus of legislation being voted on Tuesday by state lawmakers. Under the measures, the DOR would be required to send monthly reports to the General Assembly and the governor’s office. The first report would be due within 30 days of […]

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‘Moving the Needle’ is on the agenda at May 3 Power of Place Summit

With unprecedented federal funding opportunities to invest in active transportation infrastructure, cutting through the bureaucracy to get community developed visions from plans to pavement have many communities and advocates seeking ways to get them done. Moving the Needle: Practical Lessons Steering Active Transportation Projects to Completion Are you tired of seeing great active transportation projects […]

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How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis

David Alff, University at Buffalo The Northeast corridor is America’s busiest rail line. Each day, its trains deliver 800,000 passengers to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington and points in between. The Northeast corridor is also a name for the place those trains serve: the coastal plain stretching from Virginia to Massachusetts, where over 17% of […]

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2023-24: A banner year for winter-spring surfing

The diehard surfers of Southern New England epitomize the spirit of perseverance and dedication. Their courage and passion, together with the local surf shops that support them, demonstrate just how much they contribute to the prosperity and distinctive character of the region. As winter storms pounded the coast this winter, surfers remained steadfast, embracing the […]

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Shota Imanaga continues impressive MLB start, raising record to 4-0 as Cubs beat Red Sox 7-1

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press OSTON (AP) — Shota Imanaga continued an impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Signed to a $53 million, four-year deal during the offseason after an eight-year, […]

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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (April 27 – May 8)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates April 28 – May 4, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge Upcoming improvements in the roadway between […]

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U.S. Naval War College graduates 24 officers from Joint Force Maritime Component Commander course

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has graduated 24 officers from its Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC) course, strengthening the U.S. Navy’s ability to execute complex maritime operations. JFMCC is a one-week course that brings together 24 flag and general officers from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. […]

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Obituary: Myrtle Goodwin

Myrtle B. (Pinkard) Goodwin, 86 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was the wife of the late James B. Goodwin. Born in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Tom and Callie Pinkard. Myrtle Beatrice Goodwin lovingly known as Mama B and Grandma B was a woman who loved the […]

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$28 million in funding will support 12 community learning centers across Rhode Island

Governor Dan McKee today announced the approval of over $28 million in awards for 12 community learning centers funded with federal dollars through the State’s Community Learning Center Municipal Grant program. A key component of the administration’s Learn365RI Initiative, the grant program is designed to help municipalities create state-of-the-art spaces that offer programming to improve education […]

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Historians to illuminate African-heritage advancement in Gilded Age Rhode Island

Source: The Preservation Society of Newport County It’s a little-known part of Newport’s multifaceted history: During the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, people in the substantial African-heritage community here helped to lay the foundations for abolition, emancipation and the civil rights movement. Rhode Island Black Heritage Society scholars Theresa “Soni” Guzmán Stokes and Keith […]

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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s Crazy About Unionizing Healthcare Workers

Breaking news tells us that pharmacy professionals at two CVS corporate retail stores in Rhode Island, in Wakefield, and Westerly want to join The Pharmacy Guild, a trade union that represents pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, joining their colleagues from around the country who are engaging in similar union activities at CVS and Walgreens Boots Alliance […]

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