The City of Warwick has announced plans to relocate the Fire Department’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to a new location in the Potowomut neighborhood. The $530,437 project is partly being funded by a federal grant secured by U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) to support public safety in the city. The city also plans to purchase […]
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Easter Weekend Weather: Sun, mild temperatures
According to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast, there is a chance of rain this Easter weekend, along with partly sunny and cloudy weather. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low of around 36 degrees. The northwest wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 […]
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East Providence actress Kali Reis honored at State House with Community Hero Award
An actress from East Providence was honored with a Community Hero Award at the Rhode Island State House on Thursday, March 28 at an event led by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick). The award was given to Kali Reis, who is is a member of the Seaconke Wampanoag Tribe, by a panel of […]
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City of Newport reminds residents to renew or apply for annual dog licenses
The City of Newport reminds residents that all dogs over six months must have a license. Rhode Island state law requires a license for any dog older than six months. Residents can apply for a license at the City Clerk’s Office at 43 Broadway or online. The cost is $9 for spayed or neutered dogs […]
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the April 2 presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin and three Northeastern states will have a chance to indicate their support or opposition to their parties’ presumptive nominees in presidential primaries Tuesday. Wisconsin voters will also decide the fate of two Republican-backed statewide ballot measures that will shape how elections in the state are run […]
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Summer prices announced for Newport Community Electricity program
Newport households and businesses enrolled in the City’s Newport Community Electricity program can expect to see their electric rates decrease this spring, according to a press release from the City of Newport today. Residential customers enrolled in the City’s default community plan can expect electric rates of 10.291 cents/kWh, which is below those being offered […]
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Newport Mansions to offer free admission to Newport County residents on April 6 – 7
On Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, Newport County residents can visit some of the area’s most historic homes for free. The Preservation Society of Newport County is offering free admission to its open houses and properties for residents living in Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, and those stationed at Naval Station […]
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Governor McKee, DEM, RI General Assembly announce 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grantees, helping grow agricultural, seafood businesses
Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grantees at Newport Vineyards. More than 40 local farmers, fishers, specialty food producers obtained LASA grant awards, splitting more than $650,000 in funding on projects that will support the growth, development, and […]
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Newport Jazz Festival to celebrate 70th Anniversary in 2024; tickets and lineup will be released on April 9
The Newport Jazz Festival returns to Fort Adams State Park in August for its 70th Anniversary celebration, which will take place from August 2 to 4. Specially priced three-day general admission tickets go on sale on Tuesday, April 9, at 1 p.m., the same time Newport Jazz Festival will release the 2024 lineup. All three-day, […]
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Providence Street Bridge in West Warwick to close for two nights in April
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be closing Providence Street (Route 33) over I-295 at the Providence Street Bridge in West Warwick for bridge work. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be closing the Providence Street Bridge over I-295 in West Warwick for bridge work. The two closures, scheduled for 10 […]
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Meet Purdy, a 1-year-old mixed-breed up for adoption at Potter League for Animals
Meet your new best friend, Purdy – this week’s adoptable dog of the week. Available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Purdy is a 1-year-old female mixed breed. “Purdy is a sweet black and white pittie mix looking for a new home,” Potter League for Animals shared on their website. “This […]
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Where people in Rhode Island are moving to most
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest Census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states continued to record influxes in population, while the Northeast saw the biggest drops, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania. These trends largely […]
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Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists. Granite Shore Power said Wednesday it reached an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency to close the Merrimack Station in New […]
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Single-event tickets are now on sale for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets for the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony are now on sale, along with single-event tickets to Courting Fashion presented by Chubb and Brooks Brothers Brunch with Legends. Fans worldwide are invited to celebrate the Class of 2024 – Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom, and Leander Paes […]
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Portsmouth Police Department awarded National Accreditation
On March 23, 2024, the Portsmouth Police Department was awarded its initial Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®). CALEA® Accreditation is recognized as the International Gold Standard for Public Safety Agencies. “This is a mark of the department’s dedication and commitment to upholding the highest standards in policing,” […]
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25 of the best places to see the solar eclipse across the US
The total solar eclipse on April 8 won’t just be a wondrous astronomical event—it’s projected to be one of the biggest drivers of travel in the United States this year. The Great American Eclipse expects between 1 and 4 million people to travel to see the eclipse; that doesn’t include the 31 million Americans who […]
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Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn’t meant to kill?
By REESE DUNKLIN, RYAN J. FOLEY, JEFF MARTIN, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, HOLBROOK MOHR and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Carl Grant, a Vietnam veteran with dementia, wandered out of a hospital room to charge a cellphone he imagined he had. When he wouldn’t sit still, the police officer escorting Grant body-slammed him, ricocheting the patient’s head off […]
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Rhode Island receives federal funding to relaunch specialized certificate program for child welfare professionals
$201,639 in federal funding has been earmarked to revive a specialized certificate program that provides training opportunities for child welfare professionals, helping them better support the unique needs of children and families in need. The Adoption and Foster Care Certificate Program was established by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families, the Rhode […]
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Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source. The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects. Massachusetts received bids from Avangrid Renewables, […]
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Four project developers submit offshore wind proposals to Rhode Island Energy
Rhode Island Energy announced today that it will evaluate offshore wind (OSW) proposals from four project developers in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for approximately 1,200 MW of clean and affordable energy – the largest procurement in state history. Proposals were received from: Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted, SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, and Vineyard […]
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP pick in 2000, dead at 82
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and who almost became Republican John McCain’s running mate eight years later, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday […]
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Newport Restaurant Group’s 2023 Gift Card Donation Program raises $64,000 for local nonprofits
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG) today announced that it has donated $64,000 to local nonprofits through its annual, year-round gift card program, exceeding last year’s fundraising total by more than $4,000. The program funds $2.00 from every gift card purchase to area nonprofits fighting food insecurity. Since the program’s inception in 2019, more than $214,000 has […]
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Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tour Lucy’s Hearth
Lucy’s Hearth, which started 40 years ago as a community project to fight homelessness, today welcomed Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, and Juana Matias, New England Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Originally part of a former convent at St. Lucy’s Church […]
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A Flood Watch has been issued for Newport County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Newport County, Rhode Island. The Flood Watch is in effect from 2 am on Thursday, March 28, through late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Flood Watch 307 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT THURSDAY […]
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Rhode Island DEM offering free boating safety classes for teenagers
With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering free boating safety classes for young people 13 to 17. This is a two-day course that will teach participants everything they need to know about safety, regulations, and basic boating skills. The class will take place on Saturday, May […]