BOSTON (AP) — A major winter storm bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England on Sunday, sending residents scurrying for their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways. Winter storm warnings and watches were in effect throughout the Northeast, and icy roads made for hazardous travel as far south as […]
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Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick says he put everything he had into this season and still enjoys coaching. But following the end to his most tenuous season as an NFL coach, it remained very much unclear whether he’ll ever do it again for the New England Patriots. Breece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and […]
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Newport City Council to meet in Executive Session to discuss City Manager search
The Newport City Council will be holding a closed session on Wednesday, Jan. 10 as they discuss the City Manager search, according to the City of Newport. The meeting will take place on the second floor of City Hall. The City Council will meet in open session in the City Council Chamber before voting to […]
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Weekly Road Construction Report: January 6 – 14
Here is the weekly road construction report for Rhode Island from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority and Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority January 7 – 13, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge which are set to […]
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2 colonists had similar identities – but one felt compelled to remain loyal, the other to rebel
Abby Chandler, UMass Lowell Through the early 1750s, two men in the British colony of Rhode Island – Martin Howard and Stephen Hopkins – had similar backgrounds and led strikingly similar lives. They knew each other, were both supporters of libraries with successful legal careers, and were politically active. Their writings in the 1760s demonstrate […]
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Residents across eastern U.S. and New England hunker down as snow, ice, freezing rain approaches
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Winter weather battered both U.S. coasts Saturday as New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and freezing rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of interstate and briefly knocked out power to tens of […]
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What’s Up in Newport This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 7
This story was originally published as a What’sUpNewp newsletter. Join the 17,000+ who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Good Morning! Today is Saturday, January 6, 2024. I’m coming at you on a Saturday morning due to the overabundance of news that came down late on Friday. […]
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What’s Up in Stowe This Weekend: Jan. 6 – 7
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today this weekend; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Jan. 6, 07:00 PM until Jan. […]
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The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice
Millions of people across the eastern U.S. are preparing for a wintry mix of precipitation as a potent storm system looks to bring snow, freezing rain and ice to the region. The system is expected to reach North Carolina by Saturday morning and then track along the northeastern coastline throughout the weekend. It could bring to Philadelphia […]
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Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice sells Portsmouth property to Looking Upwards
The local non-profit organization Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice recently sold their building at 1184 East Main Road in Portsmouth. The agency, which has been serving the community for over 70 years, is relocating to 438 East Main Road at Forest Avenue, while their former building was bought by another non-profit called Looking Upwards in […]
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Clean Ocean Access officially dissolves as nonprofit
Clean Ocean Access (COA), a nonprofit organization that aims to create a clean, healthy and accessible ocean for everyone, has decided to dissolve the organization on its 10th anniversary due to a lack of necessary infrastructure to continue serving the community. Over the past decade, COA has worked hard to remove marine debris from the […]
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Newport cracks down on short-term rentals
As a state legislative commission explores ways to regulate the growing short-term rental industry, the city of Newport has launched its own effort to crackdown on what it considers illegal short-term rentals, primarily in residential areas. A compliance officer was hired, and the city is determined to rid itself of illegal short-term rental units that […]
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Holiday Travel & COVID: RI Health officials urge precautions
With many people returning home for the holidays, Rhode Island health officials are urging residents to take precautions against the spread of respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, older people, people who live in nursing homes, people with underlying health conditions, and people who are immunocompromised […]
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US fugitive accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is extradited to Utah from Scotland
By BRIAN MELLEY and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An elusive U.S. fugitive accused of faking his own death and traveling the globe to avoid rape charges has been extradited to Utah from Scotland, the Utah County prosecutor’s office said Friday. The man known in the U.S. as Nicholas Rossi, whose […]
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Newport String Quartet celebrates Latin America at concerts
The Newport County Concert Series will present the Newport String Quartet at the Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, February 3, and Trinity Church on Sunday, February 4. The concert series celebrates the third installment of the Newport County Concert Series, featuring the Newport String Quartet performing works by Still, Frank, De Elías, and D’Rivera. The […]
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Massachusetts voters become latest to try and keep Trump off ballot over Jan. 6 attack
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Five Republican and Democratic voters in Massachusetts have become the latest to challenge former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on the Republican primary election ballot, claiming he is ineligible to hold office because he encouraged and did little to stop the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. […]
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Moral complexity, empathy, and difficult conversations in the wake of the Israel-Hamas Conflict
Well before the attack on October 7, 2023, there were many, including many liberal Jews, who felt the Palestinian people suffered disproportionately at the hands of the Israeli government. In 2022, it led educator/playwright/actor Sandra Laub to craft her one-woman show, Picking Up Stones: An American Jew Wakes to a Nightmare. In the wake of […]
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Providence Restaurant Week returns January 7 – 20
There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of New Year than by taking part in the signature dining event of the season, Providence Restaurant Weeks. The event is scheduled to run from January 7-20, 2024, and will feature almost 70 dining options from Providence, Cranston, Warwick, and other nearby locations. The Providence Warwick […]
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Last day of the temporary ferry service between Bristol and Providence will be January 19
Today, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that Friday, January 19 will be the last day of service for the temporary Bristol to Providence ferry. According to RIDOT, ridership data indicates it is the appropriate time to wind down the service. RIDOT says that it exercised its two-week advance notice agreement with the […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, January 5
Good Morning! Today is Friday, January 5, 2024. ⚠️ A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, the National Weather Service said Friday morning. The watch goes into effect at noon on Saturday, runs through late Sunday night, and may bring 6 to 12 inches of snow, with […]
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What’s Up in Stowe: Friday, January 5
This story was originally published as a What’sUpStowe newsletter. Join those who wake up to our newsletter in their inbox every weekday morning by signing up below. Here’s a look at What’s Up out there today; enjoy! WEATHER Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as […]
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Winter Storm Watch: 6 to 12 Inches of snow possible for parts of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts
A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the National Weather Service said Friday morning. The watch goes into effect at noon on Saturday and runs through late Sunday night, and may bring 6 to 12 inches of snow, with winds gusting up to 40 mph, the weather […]
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Senator DiPalma to participate in White House event next week
Senator Louis DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) will head to Washington, D.C., next week to discuss key infrastructure investments with local elected officials and community leaders. Senator Lou DiPalma Senator DiPalma, who serves as the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee Chair, will participate in a White House event titled “Communities in Action: […]
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Rhode Island PBS to debut ‘The Risk of Giving Birth’ series
Rhode Island PBS will launch a new series focusing on the maternal health crisis in the United States and Rhode Island’s efforts to address it. The series, titled “The Risk of Giving Birth,” will consist of three half-hour episodes and is set to premiere on January 12 at 8 p.m. The series is one of […]
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Guns N Hoses: Aquidneck Island police and firefighters to face off in hockey match
Police officers from Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport will be competing against firefighters from the same towns in the Aquidneck Island Guns N Hoses event. The event will occur on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at St. George’s School at 372 Purgatory Road in Middletown, Rhode Island. You can show your support for your favorite team by […]