An increasingly deadly year for the endangered North Atlantic right whale got worse this week when another member of the species was killed in a collision with a ship, federal authorities said Thursday. The giant species of whale numbers less than 360 and is vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear. The whales have suffered […]
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ALS drug will be pulled from US market after study showed patients didn’t benefit
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of a drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease that recently failed in a large study said Thursday it will pull the medicine from the market, acknowledging it didn’t help patients with the deadly neurological condition. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced it will voluntarily halt sales and marketing of the […]
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Southern portion of Cliff Walk closed for repairs
Today, the City of Newport announced that a portion of the southern end of Newport’s idyllic Cliff Walk has been closed for repairs. According to the city, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution following the discovery of a sinkhole first reported by a community member through the City’s 311 ReportIt! Newport app. The roughly […]
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Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation awards $386,132 to 18 organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut
The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $386,132 in funding to 18 organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut as part of its Q1 2024 funding cycle. Harold Horvat, Centreville Bank President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, said, “As a community bank, we believe that supporting organizations isn’t just about giving; it’s about investing in […]
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Rhode Island Foundation announces $4 million in scholarships for Rhode Island students
The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that $4 million in scholarships are available to students in Rhode Island who are pursuing higher education. The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books. The scholarships are being made available by dozens of individual and organizational donors. One of the largest scholarships, […]
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One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse
Monday’s total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic changes in lighting pose unique […]
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Rhode Island encourages residents to fly state flags in honor of Rhode Island Independence Day
The Rhode Island Department of State encourages residents to fly their Rhode Island state flags during May in honor of Rhode Island Independence Day on May 4. In honor of the holiday, the state will give out 100 flags to Rhode Islanders for free. The flags will be available to residents on a first-come, first-served […]
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Rhode Island delegation seeks updates on SBA loans for businesses impacted by Washington Bridge closure
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation is pushing the Small Business Administration for updates on how businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge closure are faring. In a letter to the SBA, the delegation noted that the closure of the bridge’s westbound span has had a major impact on traffic in the Providence area. Many businesses have been […]
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Best suburbs to live in Rhode Island
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers. In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside […]
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Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder
BOSTON (AP) — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault likened the Celtics’ performance this season to that of a Ferrari. Boston’s latest victory over the Thunder earned it yet another luxury with the playoffs fast approaching. Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, helping the Celtics power past the Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night […]
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U.S. Naval War College graduates 19 Senior Naval Officers from Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has graduated 19 senior naval officers from its Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course (ELOC), a one-week course that educates service members on the operational and tactical levels of war. The course, which is taught three times a year, is designed to prepare senior staff officers from naval […]
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Rhode Island bill would replace Coastal Resources Management Council with new Department of Coastal Resources
A bill has been introduced that would replace the existing Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) with a new Department of Coastal Resources. The legislation is currently under consideration by the State House and Senate. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Terri Cortvriend and championed by Attorney General Peter Neronha, who has […]
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Storms bear down on New England and East Coast as severe weather persists across the US
By BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A major spring storm was expected to drop more than a foot of snow in parts of New England on Wednesday night, while heavy rains soaked the East Coast and cleanup work continued in several states wracked by tornadoes and other severe weather blamed for at least […]
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People’s Credit Union supports Thrive Outside with $500 donation
People’s Credit Union has donated $500 to Thrive Outside, a nonprofit organization that provides young people with opportunities to experience and learn about nature through outdoor activities. The donation will support Thrive Outside’s upcoming Earth Week Challenge by helping to expand projects and programs that benefit students and educators. “By implementing Outdoor Learning Zones in […]
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401Gives raises $3.758 million for 597 organizations
401Gives has set a new bar as this year’s edition raised more money for more Rhode Island nonprofits than ever before. The Ocean State’s largest philanthropic effort on behalf of its nonprofit sector raised $3,758,175 million to benefit 597 different organizations. A staggering 16,557 individual donors made 24,321 gifts. “We topped every previous number – […]
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Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Voters in four states weighed in Tuesday on their parties’ presidential nominees, a largely symbolic vote now that both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have locked up the Democratic and Republican nominations. Biden and Trump easily won primaries in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin, adding to their delegate hauls […]
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Turnout cracks 5% as Rhode Island primary voters back Biden and Trump
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentApril 2, 2024 Rhode Island’s lackluster presidential contest fizzled to a close Tuesday, with President Joe Biden and Donald Trump declared winners by the Associated Press 10 minutes after polls closed. Both Biden and Trump have already clinched their party nominations unofficially based on delegate counts from prior states primaries […]
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RIPTA to hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on revised proposed service changes on Monday, April 8, in Providence and Monday, April 15, in West Warwick. RIPTA first announced proposed reductions in service statewide in February as a direct response to its driver shortage, a longstanding issue that RIPTA has been trying […]
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Get the Measure of W. E. B. Du Bois at Preservation Society Lecture on April 11
By Preservation Society of Newport County A series of lectures on the African-heritage experience during America’s Gilded Age will begin Thursday, April 11, at Rosecliff, one of the most iconic mansions of the period. Presented by The Preservation Society of Newport County and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, “The Measure of a Man: Double […]
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Rhode Island Senate approves legislation to consider climate change in economic development plans
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would require the consideration of climate change and rising sea levels in economic development plans. “Our changing climate and the rising seas are a reality with profound effects on our future here in Rhode Island,” said Sen. Pamela Lauria, D-Barrington, who sponsored the legislation. “When we are […]
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Providence man sentenced to federal prison for arranging sale of firearm and methamphetamine while in prison
A Providence man who arranged for the sale of a firearm and methamphetamine while he was in prison was sentenced Tuesday to federal prison, officials say. Ronald Kramer, 39, was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver at least 50 grams of […]
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Providence man sentenced to six years in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
A Providence man was sentenced to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges, the office of U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha says. Hector Diaz, 30, was accused of arranging for over half a dozen substantial-sized deliveries of fentanyl to another person between late November 2021 and November 2022, prosecutors say. The […]
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Larry Lucchino, feisty force behind retro ballpark revolution and curse-busting Red Sox, dies at 78
BOSTON (AP) — Larry Lucchino, the hard-driving force behind baseball’s retro ballpark revolution and the transformation of the Boston Red Sox from cursed losers to World Series champions, has died. He was 78. Lucchino, who was a three-time cancer survivor, died early Tuesday morning of congenital heart failure. His death was confirmed by his family […]
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Ranking: Best private colleges in Rhode Island
Jacob Lund // Shutterstock Best private colleges in Rhode Island Almost all the oldest universities in the United States are private colleges. Harvard and St. John’s College, for example, were founded before the 18th century and boast alumni and founders, respectively, who signed the Declaration of Independence. Stacker compiled a list of the best private […]
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Biden administration approves the nation’s eighth large offshore wind project
The Biden administration approved a new wind project off the Massachusetts coast Tuesday that is large enough it will provide more electricity than the state’s former coal-fired generating station. Avangrid’s New England Wind is the United States’ eighth large offshore wind project to be greenlit and is tied for the largest ever approved, but will […]