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. […]
Newport man detained on federal charge of child enticement
A Newport man who is alleged to have enticed a minor female to engage in illicit sexual activity and who was allegedly found to be in possession of child pornography has been ordered detained in federal custody, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Kyle Patrick Tormey, 39, is charged by way of a federal […]
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 […]
U.S. Naval War College conducts nuclear warfighting capabilities war game
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has conducted a war game to assess the nuclear warfighting capabilities of the U.S. Navy as part of its efforts to enhance interoperability and maintain competitive military advantage. The 15th annual Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review (DEGRE) and Global 18 wargame took place over April 22-26 and involved […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
Tyler O’Neill’s bloop single lifts Boston Red Sox past Chicago Cubs 5-4
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a game-ending bloop single to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night. Jarren Duran hit a two-run triple and Connor Wong drove in two runs with a pair of two-out singles, helping Boston to the win […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
HousingWorks RI, a leader in addressing an “urgent housing crisis”
HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University, recognized as a leading source for information in what has been described as an “urgent housing crisis,” is among three winners of Grow Smart Rhode Island’s 12th annual Rhode Island Smart Growth Awards. “Housing Works RI has become the premier Rhode Island go to source for data and policy […]
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 […]
Tiverton Public Library to host grief writing workshop
The Tiverton Public Library has announced it will host a weekly grief writing workshop to help the community cope with loss and trauma. The free workshop, entitled “Facing the Mourning,” will take place from 1 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, May 8, through Wednesday, May 29, at the library located at 34 Roosevelt Avenue […]
Fugitive charged in multi-state burglary ring
A man is facing federal charges after authorities say he was part of a burglary ring that used drones, GPS trackers, and a getaway car to track and steal valuables from businesses owned by Asian descent. The man, Yoel Andres Barrera Garrido, 20, of New York, is a fugitive from justice. He was originally wanted […]
Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick in NFL draft
Drake Maye had one word to describe how he felt after finding out he’d be beginning his NFL career with the Patriots. “Stoked,” he said minutes after New England selected the North Carolina quarterback with the No. 3 pick in Thursday’s NFL draft. If Maye was feeling the weight of being the quarterback to attempt […]
Newport Schools’ Superintendent Jermain joins What’sUpNewp for a one-on-one conversation on Friday
With less than two months remaining in the school year, Rogers High School seniors may be focused on June 12 – graduation day – and while faculty and administration might also revel in that achievement for so many students, they will also be focused on a myriad of issues that plague educators not only in […]
Signups are now open to join local Girl Scout troops
Are you interested in joining Girl Scouts? Girls and gender expansive youth that are rising kindergartens through 12th grade and adults are invited to join Girl Scouts by participating in an early-registration program with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. As a Girl Scout, you’ll have the chance to explore the world around you, have a […]
Newport’s paid parking season begins on May 1
Today, the City of Newport is reminding residents that its paid parking and residential sticker programs will begin on May 1, 2024. Metered parking, which uses multi-space parking kiosks, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. Hourly rates will remain at $1.25 per hour downtown and $2 […]
Frost advisory issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
A frost advisory has been issued for portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees during that time, which may cause frost to form. The cold may kill […]
$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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
