The Portsmouth Historical Society will host a celebration of the Town’s 1638 founding with a ceremony at the Town Hall on March 7. The original founding document, the Portsmouth Compact of 1638, one of the oldest and most important documents in the State Archives, will be transported with a police escort to the Portsmouth Town […]
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Rhode Island FC signs Rhode Island natives Nate Silveira and Kevin Vang
The Rhode Island FC announced this week that they have signed goalkeeper Nate Silveira and midfield Kevin Vang. The two players are both Rhode Island natives and were born in the state. Silveira, who grew up in East Providence and attended East Providence High School, joins RIFC from Crown Legacy FC of MLS Next Pro. […]
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Rhode Island DEM reminds residents and visitors to renew fishing licenses
With summer fast approaching, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding residents and visitors to ensure their fishing licenses are up to date. Commercial marine licenses, multipurpose licenses, shellfish over 65 licenses, and nonresident standard licenses are all due by Thursday, 29 February. The DEM is mailing license renewal notices to those […]
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Rhode Island PBS Annual Fundraiser, Uncorked, Returns April 12
The Rhode Island PBS Annual Fundraiser, Uncorked, is back this year! The event, which celebrates the best of Rhode Island food, will take place on April 12, 2024 at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. The event will feature a culinary performance by America’s Test Kitchen winner Bridget Lancaster and Bryan Roof from Cook’s Country. […]
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Middletown considers Cameras to Curb School Zone Speeding
The Middletown Police Department is looking into the possibility of installing speed cameras in front of schools to deter speeding violations. The cameras are a response to the high number of vehicles passing Middletown High School, Gaudet Middle School, Forest Avenue, Aquidneck, and St. George’s schools at speeds higher than the posted limits. According to […]
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The best movies of 2024 so far
The year may have just gotten started, but 2024 is already looking to be an exciting year in film if the following list is any indication. As a result of the monthslong Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strikes last year, industry experts, like those at Deadline, […]
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City of Newport is seeking volunteers for the new Sister City Commission
To strengthen the City’s international ties, Newport residents are invited to apply to serve on a newly constituted Sister City Commission, which will promote and organize the City’s various Sister City exchanges. The group, which replaces Newport’s former Hospitality Commission, will consist of nine total members, including seven appointed by the City Council and two […]
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Oyster Madness returns to Bristol Oyster Bar
The Bristol Oyster Bar is gearing up for the return of its signature event, Oyster Madness, a monthlong bracket-style competition that pairs local oyster farms against each other in a race to win the title of the best oyster in Rhode Island. The competition, which was originally launched in 2017, is slated to run from […]
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Newport County High Schoolers: Apply for $2K Arts Scholarship!
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a high school senior who lives in Newport County and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in their field of art. The scholarship, named after Mrs. Harle Tinney, is available to Newport C?County, home-schooled students are also elgible. All areas of the arts are considered, including those represented […]
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Middletown Wellness Month to feature free opioid overdose training
A free training session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, will teach participants how to recognize, prevent, and respond to an opioid overdose. The training, which is part of Middletown Wellness Month, is free and open to all ages. The 30-minute training, led by the Newport County Prevention Coalition, will cover the basics of what an […]
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Rhode Island to receive $47.491 million in federal funding for water infrastructure improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $47.491 million in funding to help modernize Ocean State water infrastructure. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which allocates $43 billion in federal funding for water infrastructure improvements across the country. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo […]
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Sail Newport presents “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life” on Feb. 29
Sail Newport hosts Silvermoon Mars LaRose of the Tomaquag Museum for a presentation on the significance of water titled “Neepun ut Keeteaônk – Water Is Life.” Two elements that life cannot survive without, hydrogen and oxygen, come together to form Water. Water that quenches and cleanses, that heals and destroys, is an essential component of Indigenous foodways, […]
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Hilton Group named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list
The Hilton Group, an advisor team located in Newport, has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that the team has made the list. The team, led by Private Wealth Advisor James Hilton and financial Advisors Kara Museler and Anthony Cerino, works with ultra-high-net-worth […]
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50 famous firsts in US presidential history
George Washington, the country’s first president, won both of his elections unanimously, with every elector casting their vote for him. That’s a far cry from today’s bitterly contested battles. President Washington was followed in office by John Adams, the first resident of the new White House, then still called the President’s House. Presidential firsts made […]
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Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina’s Jason Bjerk appointed to RI Hospitality Association Board of Directors
Jason Bjerk, General Manager at The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina, has been appointed to the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) Board of Directors. Bjerk is a seasoned industry leader with expertise in both revenue generation and employee engagement. Bjerk has also served as a Management Consultant during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic where he […]
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Newport International Boat Show’s New Chapter: South Florida Ventures takes helm
A new partnership between South Florida Ventures and the Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) will result in the expansion of the historic event and enhanced value for exhibitors and attendees. With a 53-year history deeply rooted in Newport, R.I., the NIBS has been a crucial part of the Northeast boating community. The show, which runs […]
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Newport County nonprofits can apply for $290,000 in grant funding
A $290,000 grant program is now open to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Newport County. The grants, funded by the Rhode Island Foundation, are available to help these organizations expand their programs and make a positive impact on the community. The Newport County Fund, administered by the Rhode Island Foundation, offers grants of up […]
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Schools: Meeting the challenge with less money
Will the governor’s proposed budget ease challenges for schools across the state that are bracing for lost COVID funds and the Rhode Island Department of Education no longer forgiving districts for declining enrollment? Add to the lost federal and state funds, there are concerns in some communities that town or city councils will level fund […]
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‘Six Picks’ fun ideas for February School Vacation Week
Here’s our roundup of fun family activities for February vacation week. Keep the kids busy… and parents from going crazy … with these ideas for winter break around RI. Take the kids go-karting at RI Indoor Karting in Lincoln, which features a 1/3 mile track and speeds up to 45MPH. (No worries for the little ones; the […]
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Newport Festivals Foundation makes major instrument donation to Newport schools
The Newport Festivals Foundation, who run and operate the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, bestowed another major local instrument donation Thursday at three local schools in the Newport school district including Pell Elementary, Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School. The donation reception was held at Thompson Middle School yesterday where $15,000 worth of instruments […]
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Gilded Age Newport in Color exhibition to open at Rosecliff
A new exhibition at Rosecliff will tell the story of the African heritage community in Newport during the Gilded Age Newport in Color. The exhibition, titled Gilded Age Newport in Color, was announced on Thursday, and it will tell the story of how African heritage families lived in Newport during the late 19th century and […]
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Community members invited to donate to annual food drive for Newport’s Martin Luther King Community Center
A third annual food drive to benefit the Martin Luther King Community Center in Newport is underway, and organizers are hoping to raise more than 3,000 pounds of food for the nonprofit that serves more than a million meals to Newport County residents throughout the year. The drive, which is sponsored by Jeff Brooks of […]
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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District Seeks Applicants for 2024 Community Gardener Grant Program
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) is seeking applicants for the 2024 Community Gardener Grant Program. The program funds organizations in urban, suburban, and rural areas to install and maintain community gardens or high tunnels. Grants are available in amounts of $3,000 to $10,000, and funding can be used for a variety of purposes, […]
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Rhode Island Senate honors Black Revolutionary War soldiers
The Rhode Island Senate has passed a resolution honoring the contributions of the Black Revolutionary War soldiers of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The resolution was introduced by state Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D-Dist. 11, Portsmouth, Bristol). Black soldiers served in the Revolutionary War under the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, which was an integrated unit composed […]
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Newport wants your input on next City Manager
Newport officials are seeking public input on the City’s next City Manager as part of a nationwide search for a new leader for the city. The City of Newport has released an online survey to help inform the hiring process. Residents, business owners and other interested parties can share their priorities for the next City […]