Rhode Island’s House and Senate members will return to the State House on Tuesday, January 2, to begin the 2024 legislative session. Both the House and the Senate are scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 2, at 4 pm in their respective chambers on the second floor of the State House. Each chamber will hold a […]
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Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer LACONIA, N.H. (AP) — U.S. presidential elections have been rocked in recent years by economic disaster, stunning gaffes, secret video and a pandemic. But for all the tumult that defined those campaigns, the volatility surrounding this year’s presidential contest has few modern parallels, posing profound challenges to the future of […]
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Legislative Outlook – Rep. Terri-Denise Cortvriend
With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we have these past few years, to the area’s legislative delegation with a brief survey looking at their initiatives in the past session, and what they hope to accomplish in the 2024 session. We also asked about their […]
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Frederic scores 2 goals as Bruins win 3rd straight by downing Red Wings, 5-3
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle had the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday. Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game. Jake DeBrusk also added an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had three assists […]
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Celtics extend winning streak to 6 games with a 134-101 rout of the Spurs
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games with a 134-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Derrick White scored 17 points against his former team, and Kristaps Porzingis added 14 […]
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House scores 19, Rhode Island beats Northeastern 82-71
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House scored 19 points, David Fuchs added 10 points and 12 rebounds and Rhode Island beat Northeastern 82-71 on Saturday. House shot 6 for 13 and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Rams (6-7). Cam Estevez and David Green added 15 points apiece for the Rams, who […]
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RI VegFest, Rhode Island’s Vegan Food Festival, returns on Feb. 3 & 4
RI VegFest, the Ocean State’s only fully vegan festival, will host their annual event showcasing plant-based foods, beverages, artists, makers, and businesses at WaterFire Arts Center on Saturday, February 3, and Sunday, February 4, 2024. The 2024 vendor and exhibitor line-up features over 85 local and national vegan/vegan-friendly brands from Rhode Island and ten other states. […]
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18-year-old Middletown man arrested by State Police on drug charges
The Rhode Island State Police reported the arrest of Justice L. Conner, age 18, of Middletown, Rhode Island, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 12:17 AM. Conner was arrested for manufacture/sell/possession with intent to manufacture/sell Schedule I-II (Cocaine) — 1 Ounce to 1 Kilogram and obstructing an officer in the execution of duty. The arrest […]
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New Year’s Weekend Weather: Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Showers
According to the National Weather Service, a partial chance of rain and partly cloudy skies are in the forecast for New Year’s weekend. The Saturday forecast shows a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy, with a high near 48 degrees and west wind 7-13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday night is partly […]
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Rhode Island Road Report: Dec. 30 – Jan. 6
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority December 31, 2023 – January 6, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the old toll plaza and the bridge […]
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No ferry shuttle service to Bristol on Saturday
If you plan to take the ferry to Bristol this weekend, you may want to pack a lunch and nap. According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), there won’t be any ferry shuttle service from Bristol on Saturday, December 30. The ferry shuttle service to Bristol is free and runs seven days a […]
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$1 Million Powerball Drawing: Meet the Newport man who could win big on New Year’s Eve
Update – January 2, 2024: Newport resident Finton Wallace, who was one of five finalists for Powerball’s $1 million grand prize during the broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024, wasn’t the lucky winner. Pamela Bradshaw of North Carolina won the $1 million, drawn just after midnight. For five years […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Friday, December 29
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 Friday, December 29, 2023. âš“ With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we […]
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Meet Kay, the snorting sensation you never knew you needed!
Meet Kay, this week’s Adoptable Dog of the Week! Kay, a 3-year-old female mixed-breed, is available for adoption from the Potter League for Animals in Middletown. “Meet Kay, the snorting sensation you never knew you needed! This young pup is a pro at piggy impersonations, and trust us, Kay’s snorting symphony is not just a […]
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Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president?
DENVER (AP) — First, Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump wasn’t eligible to run for his old job in that state. Then, Maine’s Democratic secretary of state ruled the same for her state. Who’s next? Both decisions are historic. The Colorado court was the first court to apply to a presidential candidate a rarely used constitutional ban against […]
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Legislative Outlook: Representative Lauren Carson
With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we have these past few years, to the area’s legislative delegation with a brief survey looking at their initiatives in the past session, and what they hope to accomplish in the 2024 session. We also asked about their […]
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Jamestown mulling Zoning Ordinance changes
The Jamestown Town Council is considering a proposal that would repeal the town’s zoning ordinance and make changes to the existing code. The proposed changes, which include a repeal of the existing chapter 82- zoning ordinance and replacement by a new ordinance being considered for adoption, are scheduled to be discussed during a public hearing […]
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Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center reaccredited by CARF
The Lifespan Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital has been re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, according to a statement from the hospital on Thursday. The re-accreditation will extend through June of 2026 and applies to the adult inpatient and adult stroke specialty programs. It is part of what makes the center […]
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Rhode Island’s New Laws for 2024: Plastic bag ban, minimum wage hike
Several new laws will be enacted in Rhode Island on Jan. 1, 2024, including a plastic bag ban and an increase in the state’s minimum wage. The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles will also start giving state identification cards to those who can’t legally live in the U.S. with proper documentation. The new laws […]
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Town of Middletown: Year in review – 2023
There are years in Middletown — and then there’s 2023. The past 12 months were probably among the busiest and most productive ever in the community. Leading the list was the narrow passage of a bond for a new middle-high school on property just north of Gaudet Middle School at 1225 Aquidneck Ave. The $190 […]
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Workers in New England states looking forward to a bump up in minimum wages in 2024
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Workers in several New England states are looking forward to a bump up in the minimum wage in 2024 while advocates in Massachusetts are pushing a ballot question aimed at phasing out the state’s subminimum wage of $6.75 per hour for tipped workers. In Rhode Island, the […]
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Construction is underway for NOAA Marine Operations Center in Newport
Construction began this month on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Operations Center in Newport. The center will serve as the home for NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations in the Atlantic region. The U.S. Navy awarded the $147 million contract for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The project is […]
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18-year-old faces alcohol-related charges in Newport
An 18-year-old man from Bellingham, Massachusetts, was summoned at 5 am on Wednesday, December 27, on two alcohol-related charges, the Newport Police Department said. At 5 am on Wednesday, December 27, Max Walker was summoned/cited on a charge of Alcohol, Drink, Possess, Open Container In Public and on a charge of Alcohol, Drink, Possess By […]
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What’s Up in Newport: Thursday, December 28
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 Thursday, December 28, 2023. 👉 With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we […]
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Legislative Outlook: Rep. Alex Finkelman
With the start of Rhode Island’s legislative session just a few days away, we reached out, as we have these past few years, to the area’s legislative delegation with a brief survey looking at their initiatives in the past session and what they hope to accomplish in the 2024 session. We also asked about their […]