PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man was arrested Thursday and charged with using gasoline to set several fires around the exterior of a predominantly Black church in North Providence early Sunday morning. Kevin Colantonio, 35, of North Providence, was charged with maliciously damaging or destroying by means of fire or explosion a building […]
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7th Annual Newport Burger Bender is back and introducing the new Burger Bender Hall of Fame
The Classic Coast will once again play host to the biggest burger contest in the region with the return of the 7th Annual Newport Burger Bender, taking place February 16 – 25, 2024. The ten day battle of the burgers showcases the wildest, most creative burgers from over 50 restaurants throughout Newport and Bristol Counties. Featuring […]
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Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns hires new staffers to advocate for municipal governments
The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns has hired two new staffers to help advocate for municipal governments across the state. David Bodah and Charles Donovan Jr. will lead the league’s legislative advocacy efforts. Bodah, associate director, has more than 30 years of experience working for nonprofit organizations and has served in senior leadership […]
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International Tennis Hall of Fame announces 2024 Hall of Fame Weekend Packages
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is gearing up for Hall of Fame Weekend on July 19-21, 2024 in Newport, R.I. The weekend will celebrate the Class of 2024, which includes Vijay Amritraj, Richard Evans, and Leander Paes. Three different package options are now available for purchase, and fans can choose from a full […]
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Rhode Island House of Representatives approves legislation to boost housing production with accessory dwelling units
The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property, in an effort to boost housing production and address the state’s housing crisis. “One of the drivers of our housing crisis is the low construction rate in Rhode Island. Our state has the […]
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Newport Rotary Club to celebrate 100th Anniversary
The Newport Rotary Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Friday, March 8, with a ceremony at the Wyndham Resort in Middletown. The entire community, including current and past members, their families, and friends are invited to attend the event, which will feature dinner, fellowship, and a short presentation. The Newport Rotary Club was founded […]
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It’s time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After back-to-back storms lashed the Northeast in January, rental properties Haim Levy owns in coastal Hampton, New Hampshire, were hammered by nearly two feet of water, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and causing him to evacuate tenants to safer ground. “Put them in hotels and everything. So it […]
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Newport Bermuda Race to offer free shoreline viewing from Fort Adams State Park
A new approach is being implemented for the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, which will extend the course distance from 635 miles to 636 miles to allow fans to view the start from Fort Adams State Park. “The Newport Bermuda Race is thrilled to announce an exciting new approach to the start of the 2024 race: […]
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MLK Center to open two public tours of newly renovated building
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is now open to the public. After 13 months of construction, the community center officially opened on January 15, 2024. The center is offering two public tours to the community. A morning tour and a late afternoon tour will be available. Both tours are free, but registration […]
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse is accepting applications for 2024 programs
The Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is now accepting applications for its 2024 programs, which provide mentorship, education, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs working to launch and grow their social enterprises. The two programs, the Incubator and the Impact Accelerator, are designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages of development achieve their goals through a combination […]
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Newport Beach Hotel & Suites begins phase one of guest room update
Newport Beach Hotel & Suites, located directly across from Easton’s Beach on the Newport/Middletown line, has begun a significant guest room refresh project on the historic property on its campus. The considerable makeover, which will include a reimaged interior design replete with new bathrooms, furnishings, carpet, and wall coverings, will mark Phase One of a comprehensive multi-phase […]
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19 Black historical figures you probably didn’t learn about in class
For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same Black figures throughout history. While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman are all important, some educators (and their students) are eager to learn more about underrepresented trailblazers like Lewis Latimer, Marsha P. Johnson, and Max Robinson. […]
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Plant City X closing its Middletown location, moving to Barrington
Plant City X announced today that it would soon close its location at 619 West Main Road in Middletown. “On behalf of the entire Plant City X team, thank you Aquidneck Island for the support, love, and community over the past 3 years,” Plant City X shared on its Facebook page.” You have taught us […]
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Brief lockdown at Gaudet Middle School on Monday after a suspicious vehicle, death investigation
A suspicious vehicle incident led to a lockdown at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown on Monday, February 12, 2024, but police said there was no threat to the school or its occupants. According to police, Middletown police and fire personnel responded to the school at about 7:50 a.m. on Monday for a report of a […]
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Pearl Jam to perform twice at Fenway Park in September
Pearl Jam today announced that they will release their twelfth studio album, Dark Matter, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on April 19, 2024, and announced the launch of a 35-date worldwide tour. Today’s announcement is the first time the band has announced a new album and tour simultaneously and the first time the group has unveiled all worldwide […]
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Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows
René van Westen, Utrecht University; Henk A. Dijkstra, Utrecht University, and Michael Kliphuis, Utrecht University Superstorms, abrupt climate shifts and New York City frozen in ice. That’s how the blockbuster Hollywood movie “The Day After Tomorrow” depicted an abrupt shutdown of the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation and the catastrophic consequences. While Hollywood’s vision was over the […]
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Newport Gulls: Youth Summer Camp registration now open
Each summer the Newport Gulls roster consists of the country’smost elite college baseball players. Hailing from top colleges and universitiesthroughout America, these players are chasing their dreams of reaching the MajorLeagues. Simultaneously, these players are making dreams come true with theirinvolvement in the community. One of the many programs the Newport Gullsadminister is Youth Summer […]
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Here’s how unemployment in Newport County, Rhode Island compares
Newport County’s unemployment rate in December was 3.1%—ranked #2 highest out of 5 in the state. Nationally, unemployment has leveled with pre-COVID rates, measuring between 3.5% and 4% for most of the past two years. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed a 3.7% unemployment rate in January. Previously, unemployment skyrocketed to 14.7% at the height […]
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to hold cookie booths February 16-18
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Girl Scout cookie season has arrived! From February 16-18, 2024, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England will sell their famous cookies at booths around the region. This year’s theme is “Unbox the Future,” which aims to remove social barriers that often keep girls boxed in. The […]
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Hiker kills coyote with his bare hands after attack; tests confirm the animal had rabies
JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — A coyote that a hiker killed with his bare hands has tested positive for rabies, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Department of Health announced. The hiker was attacked on Friday and bitten on the leg while walking in the woods in Johnston, according to police. […]
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Newport residents invited to attend a constituent meeting with State Representative Lauren Carson
Newport residents will have the opportunity to attend a meeting with State Representative Lauren Carson (D. Dist. 75, Newport) on March 4th, 2024, where she will present the results of an annual survey. The meeting will occur from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Friends Room at The Newport Public Library, located at 300 […]
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More than 1,000 flights already cancelled due to storm, was one of them yours? Here’s what to do
A nasty storm with 60 mph winds raked parts of the Northeast on Tuesday creating dangerous conditions on the road and snarling airports. More than 1,200 flights were cancelled before noon, mostly along the East Coast, but that is likely to spread west as the day goes on. Airlines can’t control the weather, but they […]
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Crash Test Dummies to perform at JPT Film & Event Center in May
Spectacle Live announced today that they will present the Crash Test Dummies at the JPT Film & Event Center in Newport, Rhode Island, on May 9, 2024. “In 2018, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first time […]
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Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A quick-moving winter storm that hit the Northeast on Tuesday brought significant snowfall to some areas while others got less than expected. At least one person died, accidents were reported on slippery roads, airline flights were canceled or delayed, and many school districts closed or switched to remote learning […]
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MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits to take place on March 16
The Martha’s Vineyard community is invited to attend the fourth annual MVYRADIO Night Out For Nonprofits on Saturday, March 16, at the PA Club in Oak Bluffs. This event, presented by MVYRADIO, will showcase local nonprofits and their work to support the community. The night’s event begins at 7 pm and will feature live music, […]