Despite rapidly increasing house prices, inflation in New England remains among the lowest in the nation, at 2.1 percent compared to 3.2 percent nationally, according to the latest Economic Conditions Report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The Boston Fed said costs rose for housing, food, transportation, and medical prices, while “all other expenditure […]
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Middletown Town Council to host a public hearing on proposed East Main Road ‘road diet’
The Middletown Town Council wants to hear what residents and businesspeople think about a “road diet” for upper East Main Road. “First floated last month by BikeNewport as a way to make the area north of Wyatt Road safer, the idea has triggered a range of responses since,” the Town of Middletown shares in a […]
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Colton Cowser has 4 RBIs, Corbin Burnes shuts down Boston’s bats as Orioles beat Red Sox 7-1
BOSTON (AP) — Colton Cowser drove in four runs, Corbin Burnes allowed two hits over seven innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Red Sox 7-1 on Tuesday in Boston’s home opener. Cowser had a pair of RBI doubles, the second driving in two runs in the fourth to break a 1-1 tie. He added […]
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Sen. Ujifusa, Rep. Stewart bill would sunset Jobs Development Act
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Jennifer Stewart have introduced legislation to sunset the Jobs Development Act (JDA) program, a tax incentive whose costs grew to $39.7 million in FY 2022. According to the state Department of Revenue Office of Revenue Analysis, which issued an analysis of the program in September, “[T]he JDA program for […]
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With federal money filling funding hole to repair Newport Cliff Walk, why bother with a state bond?
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 9, 2024 Now that a newly awarded federal grant will cover most of the cost to repair Newport’s Cliff Walk, borrowing $8 million in state bonds appears unnecessary. Members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation announced on Monday that the city was awarded a $11 million federal grant to shore […]
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2024 Newport Jazz Festival lineup announced
This summer the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island to celebrate a major milestone – the iconic cultural institution’s 70th Anniversary. One of the longest running and most storied festivals in America will return August 2-4 where it will continue to host once in a lifetime performances that only Newport’s unique alchemy of intimacy and artistic community […]
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Nearly $4M in grants available for resilience projects that protect coastal habitat shoreline access on public lands
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) are jointly soliciting project proposals for the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) Fund Program. In 2021, the Rhode Island General Assembly adopted legislation establishing the OSCAR Fund as a program to be administered jointly by DEM, CRMC, and […]
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Judy Collins will perform at The JPT on Aug. 10 & 11
Spectacle Live will present Judy Collins on Saturday, August 10, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to […]
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Powerball ticket sold in Westerly wins $150,000, while Middletown woman claims $30,000 Instant ticket
A Powerball Power Play ticket sold at the Calabrese Club in Westerly won $150,000 this week. The ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number for a $50,000 payout. Because the player also added the Power Play feature, the prize was multiplied by three to $150,000. The ticket has not yet been claimed. Meanwhile, in […]
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Rhode Island’s Great Swamp Shooting Range opens for 2024 season
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has opened the Great Swamp Shooting Range in South Kingstown for the 2024 season. The public shooting range is located within the Great Swamp Management Area and is open for 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The range is free to use, however […]
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Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave
FRANCONIA, N.H. (AP) — Thousands of visitors to northern New England communities in the path of the total solar eclipse were told to pack their patience for the trip. In some areas, they needed it for up to 12 hours after the event started, inching their way back home on packed interstates and secondary roads. In New […]
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RIPTA wants customers’ feedback on their transit experience
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) wants to hear from customers about their experience with the agency. This is the twelfth annual Customer Satisfaction Survey that RIPTA is conducting. “We strongly encourage both frequent and infrequent riders to participate in the survey,” said Cristy Raposo Perry, Director of Communications and Public Outreach. “It will […]
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Bryant University confers honorary degrees, names commencement speakers
The Class of 2024 at Bryant University will receive their diplomas on May 18 during a commencement ceremony that will feature honorary degree recipients. Karen S. Lynch, President and CEO of CVS Health, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration and give the undergraduate commencement address. African philanthropist, social entrepreneur, and champion for gender […]
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Ranking: Best counties to live in Rhode Island
More counties in the United States experienced population growth in the last year, according to the latest Census data, even as pandemic-related moving trends begin to normalize. Counties in the South continued to experience growth, particularly in Florida, where 96% of its 67 counties gained new residents. Polk County, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, added […]
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Reed, Whitehouse & Amo deliver over $16 million to strengthen & repair Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk
Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo announced that Rhode Island has been allocated over $16 million in federal funds to help strengthen one of Rhode Island’s top tourist attractions: the iconic Newport Cliff Walk. Drawing over 1 million visitors annually, the free trail hugs the craggy coastline, overlooking the ocean on […]
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Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care and private equity
There is lots of talk about health care and private equity lately, and the truth is worse than anyone knows. Too many greedy and unscrupulous people use the equity markets to make ungodly profits for themselves by using a legal process to extract wealth from governments, communities, and even from insurance companies, usually by buying […]
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island seeks nonprofit partners for 2024 Blue across Rhode Island Day of Service
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is seeking nonprofit organizations that want to participate in the companywide day of service program, Blue across Rhode Island, on Friday, September 13, 2024. The program is an opportunity for BCBSRI employees to use their company resources to support community projects that are aimed at improving […]
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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Sweet Moon is full of play and cuddles
Meet your new best friend, Moon – this week’s adoptable cate of the week! Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Moon is a six-year-old male domestic shorthair. “This sweet young cat is looking to find a home full of lots of playtime, cuddles, and plenty of naps! Just add some […]
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Governor McKee seeks extension of Hope Scholarship program at Rhode Island College
Gov. Dan McKee has filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Hope Scholarship program for an additional two years. The Hope Scholarship program provides funding to eligible in-state students to help them pay for tuition and fees during their junior and senior years at RIC. “Supporting students and giving them the financial […]
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Providence man sentenced to life in prison for murder at cigar bar
A Providence man has been sentenced to life in prison, with 60 years tacked on for the added charge of conspiracy to carry a pistol without a license, after getting convicted of murder for a 2022 shooting at a Pawtucket cigar bar. Trequan Baker, 31, was found guilty of shooting and killing 36-year-old Qudus Kafo […]
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Massachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for fentanyl delivery
A Lawrence, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after he was arrested in May 2021 and convicted of delivering fentanyl, an overdose medication, according to the office of U.S. District Attorney Zachary Cunha. Roberto Anibal Nieves Zayas, 38, was arrested by the DEA Rhode Island Drug Task Force after he delivered […]
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What Sold: Take a look at the 10 homes that exchanged hands last week in Newport County
The real estate market in Newport County has seen increased interest as we move closer to the peak Spring and Summer markets, driven by limited inventory that has placed listings in competitive situations, often with multiple buyer parties vying for the same properties. Last week’s 10 home sales exemplify the dynamic nature of this market, […]
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Patriots and Kyle Dugger agree to a 4-year deal worth up to $66 million, AP source says
The Patriots are re-signing safety Kyle Dugger to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The new deal is worth a base salary of $58 million, which includes $32.5 million in guarantees, and has a maximum value of $66 million, according to the person who spoke […]
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Looking to photograph a solar eclipse with your smartphone? Try these features and think about creative angles
Douglas Goodwin, Scripps College As the Moon casts its shadow across the Earth during the upcoming solar eclipse, cameras of all kinds will turn skyward. While professional photographers with specialized equipment will aim to capture the perfect shot, others will reach for their smartphones to immortalize this moment. While smartphone cameras can’t take a great […]
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Man arrested for setting fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office; motive remains unclear
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A man was charged Sunday with setting a fire outside the Vermont office of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, federal prosecutors said. Shant Soghomonian, 35, who was previously of Northridge, California, entered the building on Friday and went to Sanders’ third-floor office where security video showed him spraying a liquid on the […]