Today, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), showcased the progress of Phase 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program at the Ashaway Park & Ride. Phase 1 of the […]
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RISD Illustration Stars returns to the Providence Athenaeum
March is National Reading Month, where the (somewhat cheesy) slogan “March into reading” decorates classrooms and is celebrated in libraries across the nation. National Reading Month encourages readers of all ages to crack open a book, although there is a large societal focus on teaching and motivating children to read. In Rhode Island, the Providence […]
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Save The Bay opens registration for Rhode Island’s only cross-Bay swim event
By Save the Bay This morning, Save The Bay opens registration for its annual Swim, an event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. The nonprofit organization’s flagship fundraiser, taking place this year on Saturday, July 13, starts at the Naval War College in Newport and finishes in Jamestown’s Potter Cove. […]
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USGA announces qualifying sites on path to 2024 U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club
Today, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced qualifying sites for the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship, to be held at Newport (R.I.) Country Club, from June 27-30. Newport, one of the five founding clubs of the USGA, is hosting its first Senior Open and fifth USGA championship. Conducted over 18 holes, qualifying will be […]
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Woonsocket man sentenced to 20 years in prison for robbery
A 21-year-old man from Woonsocket will spend 20 years in prison after he stole a gold chain from a man he had met on Facebook Marketplace while arranging to sell it to him, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Anthony Richardson was sentenced today in Providence Superior Court after pleading guilty in February […]
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League of Women Voters of Newport County to host discussion on same-day voter registration
The League of Women Voters of Newport County will host a discussion on same-day voter registration on Monday, March 11, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the CCRI Auditorium at One John H. Chafee Blvd. in Newport, R.I. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Alicia Vallette from Common Cause Rhode […]
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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (March 2 – 9)
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 March 3 – 9, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge: Upcoming improvements in the roadway between the […]
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Peace, music and memories: As the 1960s fade, historians scramble to capture Woodstock’s voices
BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) — Woodstock didn’t even happen in Woodstock. The fabled music festival, seen as one of the seminal cultural events of the 1960s, took place 60 miles (96.5 kilometers) away in Bethel, New York, an even smaller village than Woodstock. It’s a fitting misnomer for an event that has become as much legend as […]
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FabNewport cuts ribbon at First Tee Facility donated by A1 Roofing & Construction
FabNewport has opened Rhode Island’s First Tee Youth Learning and STEM Center at A1 Roofing & Construction on West Main Road in Middletown. The donated facility at A1’s headquarters includes a golf studio and two launch monitors for practice and simulated play. FabNewport was awarded the Chapter due to the vision and commitment of First […]
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A new oil painting exhibition brings Buddhist philosophy to a Newport hotel
Newport is filled with fine art galleries and art shops, but tourists and natives alike may be missing an intimate gallery space nestled in the heart of Hammetts Hotel, right on the corner of America’s Cup Avenue and Thames Street. The Sarah Langley Gallery is on the hotel’s first floor, just to the left of […]
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The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writers Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and upended child care, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses. Gone are mandated isolation periods and masking. But will schools and child care centers agree? In case you’ve lost track: Before […]
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Colin Channer named Rhode Island’s seventh poet laureate
Gov. Dan McKee on Friday named Colin Channer as Rhode Island’s seventh poet laureate, praising the “accomplished writer” whose work has “touched the lives of so many people.” “Colin Channer is an accomplished writer whose talent and work have touched the lives of so many people,” said Governor McKee. “I’m excited to see him continue […]
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CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer The drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens plan to start dispensing an abortion pill in a few states within weeks. CVS Health will start filling prescriptions for mifepristone in Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts “in the weeks ahead,” spokeswoman Amy Thibault said Friday. Walgreens will begin dispensing the medication within a […]
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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week, as shared by the Legislative Press Bureau at the Rhode Island General Assembly. For more information on any of these items, visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. Sen. Frank Lombardo III, 1958-2024: The Senate honored Sen. Frank Lombardo III, who passed away […]
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Portsmouth penthouse sells for record-breaking $4.5 million
According to data by the Multiple Listing Service, the recent sale of The Penthouse at the Carnegie Tower is the highest condo sale ever recorded in Portsmouth. The Penthouse at the Carnegie Tower, located at 1 Tower Drive #2200, was sold for $4,500,000. It is a fully remodeled property with 180-degree ocean views and prestigious […]
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Lobster catch dips to lowest level since 2009 as fishers grapple with climate change, whale rules
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — America’s lobster fishing business dipped in catch while grappling with challenges including a changing ocean environment and new rules designed to protect rare whales. The lobster industry, based mostly in Maine, has had an unprecedented decade in terms of the volume and value of the lobsters brought to the docks. But […]
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Rhode Island’s financial statements show state in relatively strong position
Rhode Island’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30 show the state is in a relatively strong financial position, according to the annual audit released today by the state auditor general. The report says tax revenues were down slightly but remain solid, while federal revenue continues to be the state’s largest revenue source. […]
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Cranston lawmaker proposes bill to limit outdoor gun ranges near schools
An Cranston lawmaker is calling for a limit on outdoor gun ranges near schools to protect students from the sound of gunfire. Rep. Brandon Potter, D-Cranston, is spearheading the effort after hearing repeated complaints from teachers and students at two schools in Cranston about the impact of the gunfire noise on classroom learning. “This bill […]
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Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families outlines legislative priorities for 2024 session
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF) has put forward a series of legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session focused on stabilizing family income, ensuring child safety, addressing the behavioral health crisis and preventing homelessness. The proposals include a child tax credit to help lift families out of poverty, funding for the […]
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Adopting Pluto means inviting a bundle of joy and laughter into your life
Meet your new best friend, Pluto – this week’s adoptable cat of the week! Pluto, an 8-year-old female domestic shorthair, is available for adoption at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Rumor has it that Pluto might have, just maybe, attempted a daring bakery escapade,” Potter League for Animals shares on its website. “Picture […]
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How gas prices have changed in Newport County in the last week
Gasoline prices are down about 10 cents on average across the country this week. Midwesterners are seeing a break in elevated gas prices caused by the shutdown of a refinery in Indiana as owner BP reportedly wraps up maintenance and restarts production in the coming days. While drivers in many Midwestern states are seeing gasoline […]
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Rhode Island creates task force to study use of artificial intelligence in state government
Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order Thursday that will create a task force to study how artificial intelligence can be used to improve public services and make state government more efficient. The governor’s office said former Rep. Jim Langevin will head the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, which will include public and private sector stakeholders. […]
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RIDOT announces upcoming Route 138 construction project in North Kingstown
Drivers traveling on Route 138 in North Kingstown will be met with construction-related delays for the next several weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) said. The work, which is weather permitting, will involve a shift of the travel lanes in both directions to the right, creating a work zone in the center median, […]
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Demand for these health care jobs is increasing most in Rhode Island
Scrubs could become an essential part of the wardrobe for millions more Americans as health care jobs grow across the country. The aging U.S. population is rapidly increasing demand for many jobs in the health sector, which has become the fastest-growing part of the national economy. Although many medical jobs require advanced degrees—physicians, nurses, surgeons, […]
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